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The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
‘I try to get on with it' – Legendary Irish singer shares health update after heart surgery and relentless infection
IRISH singer Philomena Begley has opened up about her recent health struggles. The Advertisement 2 Philomena has opened up about her health struggles Credit: Getty Images - Getty 2 The country singer underwent heart surgery in 2019 Credit: Getty Images - Getty Philomena was on the road with Mike Denver when she began to feel unwell and was forced to seek medical help. In a recent interview with The 82-year-old had the operation in May that year but it was followed by a relentless infection that lasted for months. The country singer was then diagnosed with a "kind of pneumonia" and she "couldn't get rid of it". Advertisement READ MORE ON PHILOMENA BEGLEY She revealed that a small care team visited her to give her injections over the course of a week. Philomena eventually returned to touring in 2020 just weeks before the She explained: "I got back on the road with Mike the following January and then two months later the pandemic hit. That was another wee break I had from music, but I made use of it." Despite the health scare, the 82-year-old has said: "I've never really had a problem I couldn't overcome. My children will tell you I complain a lot though [laughs]." Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN She also spoke candidly about her outlook on life and admitted she doesn't dwell on her own illness. Philomena said: "I complain every now and again, but when I look around and see people who are genuinely sick I realise what's wrong with me is nothing. Shane MacGowan and Philomena Begle perform Fairytale of New York on The Late Late special "It's just overthinking things you don't need to be concerned about. "Overthinking is the worst, it's worse than anything. I try to get on with it because there are other people who are worse off." Advertisement Philomena recently A past episode saw the biggest names in Irish country music join Philomena Begley, Cliona Hagan, Michael English and Gerry Guthrie all played a game called Wild West Roulette. 'SUPERSTAR' The Co Down presenter pressed the buzzer to spin the wheel and see which artist came up. Advertisement The country stars then had to nominate themselves to sing a song by that artist. When it landed on The 80-year-old shouted: "Yes, it's me! She explained: "I tell you what, I bought an album years and years ago of ABBA and I came across this song - The Way That Old Friends Do. Advertisement "I had it recorded and it did very well for me too. It bubbled in the British charts. That's my claim to fame." The Tyrone native gave a knockout performance and wowed the audience
Irish Examiner
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Shane MacGowan short film reveals his 'lifelong love for Nenagh and Tipperary'
Shane MacGowan's sister has described how dancing in a packed church at her brother's funeral was like 'giving two fingers up to death'. The Pogues front man was 65 years old when he passed away on November 30, 2023. After his funeral cortege travelled through Dublin's inner city, with hundreds lining the streets, it made its way to Nenagh, Co Tipperary where the singer's life was celebrated in a three-hour ceremony at St Mary's of the Rosary Church. Attended by some of Hollywood's A-listers, including Johnny Depp and Nick Cave, during the funeral his sister Siobhan MacGowan and wife Victoria Mary Clarke, climbed over their seats to dance to Fairytale of New York in the church aisles. Now, in a new documentary made by a film student in University Limerick, Siobhan MacGowan reflects on the funeral and the song, saying: 'And I just went, no no, this song goes on, this dance goes on' and how by dancing: 'I kinda was putting two fingers up to death really.' The eight-minute short film called The Local, which was directed by final-year film student Bartek Bartosz Kolacki tells the story of Shane's lifelong love for Nenagh and Co Tipperary. His sister said he was the pride of the town. 'Shane, a little boy who is Margaret Lynch's grandson, did really well'. 'He actually loved the freedom of Tipperary,' she said. Shane's close friend and bar owner Philly Ryan, where Shane was a regular, said he loved being in Nenagh. He described how he would bless himself as he arrived in his mother's ancestral home. 'When Shane were in Tipp, he would do this, without opening his eyes, he'd be delighted to be back in Tipperary,' he said. The town of Nenagh has paid tribute to the singer on several occasions since his death, including a mural painted at the side of Emmet Place by local artist Neil O' Dwyer. The Local, which is described as a 'reflective documentary exploring the early life and local legacy of Shane MacGowan through the lens of his roots in Nenagh" will be released on Friday, June 6. Read More Victoria Mary Clarke on getting Bruce Springsteen involved in an album of Shane MacGowan songs
The Irish Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Docs gave Shane months to live in 80s, but it was still huge shock when he passed decades later, says MacGowan's widow
THE widow of Pogues legend Shane MacGowan has revealed how Shane outlived the doctors who warned him he would be dead in six months. Artist Victoria Mary Clarke said friends had warned her from the very start of their relationship back in the 80s, that the Pogues frontman didn't have long left due to his hard living rock 'n' roll lifestyle. 3 Victoria and Shane pictured in 2012 Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 Victoria said neither she nor Shane expected the end when the end finally came Credit: Getty Images - Getty Victoria said: 'People did tell me, Shane would be dead soon. That began from when we got together, starting back in the 80s. People told me Shane would be dead very soon. "The doctors too. There was a doctor we used to go to in London who told Shane that he would be dead in six months. Now she is dead herself, in fact two of Shane's doctors are dead, having told Shane that he would be dead himself." But the However READ MORE ON SHOWBIZ Speaking on The Grief Podcast with Venetia Quick, "I always had such faith in Shane whatever it was they said to him, he would be able to find a way around it. So it was a shock, a tremendous shock, I didn't expect it." However She said: 'A couple of my friends have said lately, Shane is bashing me on the shoulder and saying 'tell her this' I guess he will talk to anyone who will listen. Most read in Celebrity "I know he's aware of me and can see me and if I write to him, I know he can see and it's like your partner is living in Peru, you know he's safe but you can't go there yet." His widow said what helped her through her grief was the blissful look on Shane's face as he passed away in hospital. Spine-tingling rendition of Fairytale of New York at Shane MacGowan's funeral as mourners dance around coffin "I could feel this joy in the room, and it was impossible not to feel that and be pleased for him, that he had gone into that state. Even though I didn't want him not to go, I knew he was on this amazing trip, and wasn't coming back." Victoria said the happiness she felt for Shane being liberated from his body after years of ill health, explained why she had a grin on her face She said: 'I was smiling at the funeral because I felt aware of Shane's joy. People thought that was weird and I wasn't the only one feeling Shane's joy. It was like he was telling us, I'm free, I'm tripping out, be happy for me." Victoria also believes that She said: 'I believe that Shane died when he was meant to. He died because it was time to go, not that it feels good, at least I know he's happy, I know he's happy I don't just feel it. "I have no question Shane is happy because he has told me that many times so I'm aware of that. It also helps because I know he had a lot of pain and suffering with his body so it is a relief for him because he's out of it." Victoria was speaking on The Grief Podcast with Venetia Quick. 3 The funeral procession of Shane MacGowan makes its way through the streets of Dublin ahead of his funeral in Co Tipperary Credit: � 2023 PA Media, All Rights Reserved
Glasgow Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Celtic band The Pogues inducted into Barrowland Hall Of Fame
The Celtic pop punk band received the honour after playing two nights at the iconic Glasgow venue. On Facebook, the music spot said: "Finally, after many years, we got to induct the Pogues into the Barrowland Hall Of Fame. "Many great memories of their gigs at the venue, including the very first live performance of Fairytale of New York." READ NEXT: Pop punk singer announces Glasgow show The English Celtic punk band received the spot after their lat gig at the Barrowland Ballroom, on May 11. Following the performance, the band's X account said: "We had a blast The Barrowlands last night. "Thanks to everyone that came out over the last 10 days."
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Many great memories': The Pogues inducted into Barrowland Hall Of Fame
The Pouges were inducted into the Barrowland Hall of Fame following "many great memories". The Celtic pop punk band received the honour after playing two nights at the iconic Glasgow venue. On Facebook, the music spot said: "Finally, after many years, we got to induct the Pogues into the Barrowland Hall Of Fame. "Many great memories of their gigs at the venue, including the very first live performance of Fairytale of New York." READ NEXT: Pop punk singer announces Glasgow show The English Celtic punk band received the spot after their lat gig at the Barrowland Ballroom, on May 11. Following the performance, the band's X account said: "We had a blast The Barrowlands last night. "Thanks to everyone that came out over the last 10 days." We had a blast @TheBarrowlands last night. Thanks to everyone that came out over the last 10 days. L-R Nadine Shah, Andrew Hendy & James Fearnley #pogues — The Pogues (@poguesofficial) May 12, 2025
