Shane MacGowan’s 60th Birthday Party Is The Session Of The Year We All Missed!
Shane MacGowan turned 60 on Christmas Day and a string of heavy weights in the showbiz industry turned out to celebrate The Pogues' singer's birthday in The National Concert Hall in Dublin.
Famous faces like Bono, Imelda May, Sinead O'Connor, Cerys Matthews, Glen Hansard and Johnny Depp showed up to wish the star a happy birthday. President Michael D Higgins also presented the iconic singer with a lifetime achievement award.
Judging by the collection of photos and clips of the event, we can only imagine the atmosphere on the night was nothing short of electric. While the night was a celebration of the renowned star's work, it also paid tribute to legendary Cranberries' singer Dolores O' Riordan, who sadly pass away yesterday.
Here's a glimpse into the night that was a who's who's of powerhouses in the celebrity landscape.
@glenhansard & John Sheehan rocking @vanmorrisonofficial at #shanemcgowan gig pic.twitter.com/dzYvy3MmQZ
— GaryG~Red Nose Wine (@rednosewine) January 15, 2018
#JohnnyDepp new photo besides #ShaneMcgowan backstage of the National Concert Hall in Dublin,Ireland
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? #Shane60 ? pic.twitter.com/x26WCaFpZh— ❤MyJohnnyDeppDiary❤ (@DeppDiary) January 15, 2018
What a gig #ShaneMcGowan pic.twitter.com/6r19q8Ody7
— Kevin Dundon (@dundonator) January 15, 2018
Last night President Michael D. Higgins presented Shane MacGowan with a Lifetime Achievement Award. pic.twitter.com/sSgI4q0wG9
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) January 16, 2018
Bono and Johnny Depp perform Rainy Night in Soho. What.a.night this is #Shane60 pic.twitter.com/XmPl2fC97M
— Jennifer O'Brien (@Jen_OBrien1) January 15, 2018
Wow @SineadOconnorHQ pic.twitter.com/5RMHXTpNsv
— GaryG~Red Nose Wine (@rednosewine) January 15, 2018
The night was one of poignancy. In tribute to Limerick native Dolores O' Riordan, The Broad Majestic Shannon was dedicated to her memory.
Standing ovation and a minute’s applause for Dolores O’Riordan before The Broad Majestic Shannon is dedicated to her memory at the celebration of Shane McGowan’s 60th birthday at NCH. Lovely touch.
— Cian Tracey (@CianTracey1) January 15, 2018
Cerys Matthews takes the stage to sing a track dedicated to Dolores O’Riordan as part of the @poguesofficial Shane MacGowan 60th birthday celebrations ❤️ #cranberries @NCH_Music pic.twitter.com/6PJv7LGqJg
— Nadine O'Regan (@NadineORegan) January 15, 2018
Just. Wow.