HOLLYWOOD actor Johnny Depp looked emotional as he read out a poignant prayer at Shane MacGowan’s funeral.
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the star-studded funeral service to say their final farewell to the Fairytale of New York icon at the Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh, Tipperary today.
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Applause erupted from crowds which formed a guard of honour as the iconic singer’s hearse made its way to the church.
Johnny Depp, a close friend of Shane’s, was among many paying their respects to their late pal.
The Pirates of The Caribbean star stood up at the altar at the mass wearing an all black suit and scarf.
He read out the prayer saying: “We pray for a deeper spirit of compassion in the world.
“And we feel the pain of others, understand their need and reach out to all who suffer in any way with a continuous love that is rooted in faith and peace. Lord hear us.”
A recording from U2 frontman Bono, who could not make the mass, was played during the mass.
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Music stars Nick Cave, Imelda May, and Liam O Maonlai all delivered emotional performances.
Ex-Sinn Fein President Adams delivered the first reading of the service and told how MacGowan’s wife, Victoria, asked him to say a few words in tribute.
He said: “My words are words of gratitude, gratitude for Shane’s genius, for his songs, his creativity and his attitude,” he said, adding how he was grateful for MacGowan’s “celebration of the marginalised, the poor, the exiled and the underdogs.”
Adams added that MacGowan “lifted us out of ourselves” and “never gave up”.
This was followed by Imelda May, Liam O Maonlai and Declan O’Rourke performing the song You’re The One.
A record by The Pogues and another by Led Zepplin were brought to the altar as symbols of MacGowan’s life.
Other items gifts included a Tipperary flag, a Shannon Rovers jersey and a hurley.
A tray that “Spider bashed over his heading during a Pogues gig” was also brought to the alter, along with some of his favourite books, such as Joyce’s Finnegan’s Wake, and a packet of tea as MacGowan had so many each day of his life.
Singer Nick Cave has performed a moving version of The Pogues hit A Rainy Night in Soho, while Camille O’Sullivan and Mundy did a rendition of the song Haunted.
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