"Two years on from the Pogues singer's death, his sister Siobhán and widow Victoria Mary Clarke are ensuring his legacy lives on with a new tour of the places in his beloved Tipperary that inspired him and his music. Here, the pair talk about dealing with their grief, honouring Shane's achievements and coping with life without him."
"Two years on from Shane MacGowan's death, his younger sister Siobhán still finds it difficult to hear his music."
""I'm actually only able to listen to short bits of covers of his music," she says. "That's enough. Anytime anything comes on, I turn it off.""
Two years after Shane MacGowan's death, his sister Siobhán MacGowan and his widow Victoria Mary Clarke are organizing a new tour of places in Tipperary that inspired his music to ensure his legacy continues. The tour visits locations the singer loved and aims to honor his achievements and connection to the region. Siobhán continues to experience intense grief and finds it difficult to hear his music, often able only to listen to short cover snippets before switching them off. Both women speak about coping with life without Shane while preserving memories and celebrating his artistic impact.
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