with the Pogues’ then-bassist Cait O’Riordan singing the female part opposite MacGowan. After the Pogues first played New York in March 1986, MacGowan revised the lyrics to reflect the city ...

On a good night though, back before their bassist Cait O'Riordan became Mrs Elvis Costello, The Pogues were a fiery force - exuberant punk energy harnessed to fine traditional influences.

John Creedon is joined by Pogues bassist Cait O'Riordan, Horslips and Kevin Rowland, lead singer of Dexys Midnight Runners, to learn how their Irish identity was crucial to their music.

The Sharon Shannon Big Band, accompanied by special guests including Mundy, Imelda May, Liam O Maonlai, Camille O’ Sullivan and former Pogue Cait O’Riordan, is set to perform a tribute night ...