By Jason Quigley

The wait is finally over for locals in the town of Nenagh, Co Tipperary, many of whom have watched and waited for the mural of the late Shane MacGowan to be completed. 

The official launch ceremony took place at the gable end of a building at Emmet Place just off Mitchell Street. 

Shane’s wife, Victoria Mary Clark and his sister, Siobhan arrived marking the launch with speeches about the famous song writer. The painting of the mural was proposed by members of Tipperary County Council and for artist, Neil O’Dwyer it was the opportunity of a lifetime. We spent the day at the mural event in the “Premier County” and spoke with some familiar faces.