Mum of singer Shane MacGowan dies in car crash

The mother of Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has been killed in a single vehicle collision.

Therese MacGowan died today when the car she was driving struck a wall in Co Tipperary.

The mother, who is aged in her 80s, was the only occupant of the car. Her death is the first Irish road death of 2017.

The incident happened in Ballintoher, Nenagh, Co Tipperary at 3pm today. Therese and her husband lived in the village of Silvermines, Co Tipperary.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station on 067-50450, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.