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MacGowan, 65, died on Thursday after an eight-year battle with a brain condition; chart data suggests The Pogues Christmas hit is well on its way to reaching number one in tribute.

The Irish bands duet with Kirsty MacColl is at number 18 in this weeks Official UK Top 40, compiled by Official Charts, up 35 places from number 53. Earlier in the week it was at number 23.

Fairytale of New York was already the favourite to hit number one as fans rallied around the Pogues frontman during his fight with viral encephalitis, a life-threatening condition affecting the brain.

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According to William Hill, The Pogues have 4/6 odds of hitting number one on Christmas Day with Fairytale Of New York.

The new cast for the musical Everybodys Talking About Jamie, heading to Norwich Theatre Royal in 2024, has been revealed and it includes a Strictly…

Shelbourne secured fourth place after fighting back from 2-0 down to defeat Drogheda United at Weavers Park 4-2.

Report for Bohemians 4 - 0 Cork City | 2023 League of Ireland Premier Division | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football

Despite comprehensively beating Cork City 4-0 it was a disappointing end to the season for Bohemians at Dalymount Park on Friday night as they finished the campaign in sixth place having once been league leaders earlier in the season.

Jonathan Afolabi bagged a brace at Dalymount Park.