Victoria Mary Clarke

Victoria Mary Clarke

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Victoria Mary Clarke is an Irish journalist and author known for her insightful commentary on music and culture. She was a close friend of the late musician Glen Hansard, recalling his profound impact on both her life and the Irish music scene, particularly in the context of his friendship with her late husband, Shane MacGowan.

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Victoria Mary Clarke, Shane MacGowan’s widow, shared memories of Maurice at the funeral.

Maurice MacGowan had ‘a beautiful and noble soul’, funeral told – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-08
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He is survived by his daughter-in-law and Shane’s widow Victoria Mary Clarke.

Maurice MacGowan, father of Shane MacGowan, dies following short illness – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-06
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Victoria Mary Clarke remembers her friendship with Glen Hansard and her late husband Shane MacGowan.

It started with unbridled joy, ended in unvarnished grief – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-31
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