Thousands of Dublin residents lined the streets to bid farewell to Shane MacGowan, The Pogues frontman, as his coffin passed through the city.
The small-town funeral in Nenagh, attended by family, friends, and celebrities like Johnny Depp and Nick Cave, followed. MacGowan, who died on November 30 at 65, was an Irish cultural icon known for his punk-infused Irish traditional music. The funeral Mass in Tipperary included readings by Gerry Adams and Aidan Gillen, with a recorded reading from Bono. The service celebrated MacGowan’s influence and contributions to music and culture.
Controversial Bonding in New York Hearing
During a hearing on online harassment, Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán offered support to Tajh Sutton, the controversial head of the Community Education Council for District 14. Sutton faced criticism for her role in organizing a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel student walkout. Cabán praised Sutton’s testimony, accused The New York Post of being a “rag,” and extended an invitation to vent at her district office. The bonding between Cabán and Sutton raises questions amid controversies surrounding their respective roles.