A procession will take place in Dublin city centre prior to his funeral in Nenagh, Tipperary.

The Irish journalist, 57, had been keeping fans regularly updated on his health condition.

‘It’s a nitty-gritty, real-life story at Christmas,’ a Dublin-born creative director said.

The Pogues’ frontman has died at the age of 65

A number of celebrities have paid tribute to the late Irish singer, best known for hit festive song Fairytale Of New York.