The funeral for the Pogues singer will take place in Tipperary later on Friday.

The songwriter, who found fame as the lead singer of London-Irish punk/folk band The Pogues, died at the age of 65 last week.

A procession will take place in Dublin city centre prior to his funeral in Nenagh, Tipperary.

MacGowan's funeral cortège will pass through Dublin city centre before continuing on to Nenagh for his funeral Mass

The Irish journalist, 57, had been keeping fans regularly updated on his health condition.

The fallout from riots in Dublin continued to hit the headlines this week

A number of celebrities have paid tribute to the late Irish singer, best known for hit festive song Fairytale Of New York.