The mother of Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has died in a car crash in Tipperary.
Therese MacGowan - who was in her late 80s - lost her life when her car hit a wall at Ballintogher, near Silvermines at around 3pm yesterday afternoon.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Her remains were removed to University Hospital Limerick, where a post mortem is due to be carried out.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Nenagh Garda Station on 067-50450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.