County Kildare Showbiz Latest News and Updates

Sinead O’Connor‘s final social media post revealed the devastating impact of her son’s death last year.The singer’s 17-year-old son Shane died by suicide in January 2022 after going missing from Newbridge, County Kildare. She subsequently cancelled all shows that year for “her own heath and well being”.Writing on social media at the time, Sinéad said: “My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very light of my life, decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God. May he rest in peace and may no one follow his example.

Former Dumfries and County player Connor Syme got some Swiss bliss with his best finish of the season on Sunday.

Sinéad O’Connor told fans that she was being harassed by a “violent” stalker just two weeks before her death.The iconic Irish musician and activist died at the age of 56 last week (July 26), after being found unresponsive in her London home. She was pronounced dead at the scene, and her death is not being treated as suspicious.In a tweet dated July 15, O’Connor wrote: “Also there is one stalker. Female.

Sinéad O'Connor was found "unresponsive" at home and police have issued a statement following her tragic death at 56 years old. It read: "Police were called at 11:18hrs on Wednesday, 26 July to reports of an unresponsive woman at a residential address in the SE24 area. "Officers attended.

Bruce Springsteen stopped off for a drink in an Irish pub yesterday (May 4) ahead of shows with his E Street Band in Dublin this weekend.The musician is set to perform this Friday (May 5), Sunday (7) and Tuesday (9) at Dublin’s RDS Arena.Ahead of his trio of performances, The Boss enjoyed some Irish hospitality at The Burrow pub in Rathangan, county Kildare — the town he traces his ancestral roots to — where he even led an impromptu singalong to his 1984 song ‘My Hometown’.“You guys, I’m firing the E Street Band and I’m hiring you,” he joked to the pub patrons.You can watch footage of the interaction below.Nothing to see here, just The Boss singing 'My Hometown' in The Burrow Irish Pub, Rathangan Co.

Irish alt-pop upstart April has announced the details for her debut, major-label mixtape STARLANE, as well as sharing a brand new track, 54321.

Sinead O’Connor has cancelled all her upcoming gigs in 2022 for “her own heath and well being” following the death of her son Shane earlier this year.Shane, who was 17, passed away earlier this year (January 7) after going missing from Newbridge, County Kildare. In a statement, O’Connor’s team said she will not be performing live in 2022 “due to continuing grief over the tragic loss of her beloved son Shane.”The statement continued: “This has not been an easy decision for Sinead but a decision she has had to make for her own health and well being at this time.

We've been singing the praises of alt-pop gal April Lawlor (you can call her 'April') for a while now. Hailing from County Kildare, she released her When It Comes To You EP earlier this year and counts Annie Mac among her many champions. Fancy.

Irish alt-pop artist April has dropped a bouncy new single called Someone That I Made.

County Kildare rising star April has returned with a brand new single Piece Of Me.

Mini magician Aidan McCann wowed the judges on Britain's Got Talent, but the 10-year-old is already a household name in his native Ireland with Hollywood connections.

• Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a sweet photo to commemorate the close of their three-day trip to Ireland this week. • The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured the cities of Dublin, County Meath, County Kildare, and Galway during their tour of the country.

Prince William just made one fan’s day! Earlier this week, while on a royal tour of Ireland with his wife, Kate Middleton, the 37-year-old Duke of Cambridge broke royal protocol to take a selfie with a fan named Jennifer.

Prince William just made one fan's day! Earlier this week, while on a royal tour of Ireland with his wife, Kate Middleton, the 37-year-old Duke of Cambridge broke royal protocol to take a selfie with a fan named Jennifer.

Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a sweet photo to commemorate the close of their three-day trip to Ireland this week.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured the cities of Dublin, County Meath, County Kildare, and Galway during their tour of the country. The royal couple are scheduled to reunite with Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan next week for Commonwealth Day in London.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stole the spotlight in an emerald green dress at event in Ireland on Tuesday night.

Kate Middleton looked trendy in a polka-dot blouse and black jeans as she visited Savannah House in County Kildare on Wednesday.The Duchess of Cambridge, who is on a three-day trip of Ireland alongside husband Prince William, was earlier seen sporting a stunning cream coat as she visits the Jigsaw National Youth Centre for mental Health in Dublin.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stole the spotlight in an emerald green dress at event in Ireland on Tuesday night.

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) meet with Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne at the official presidential residence Aras an Uachtarain on Tuesday (March 3) in Dublin, Ireland

Muireann O’Connell took to Instagram to give her followers a behind the scenes glimpse at Gráinne Seoige’s big day.

Funeral details for legendary Irish broadcaster Marian Finucane have been confirmed by her family.

Gráinne Seoige has tied the knot with her partner Leon Jordaan in a lavish ceremony in County Kildare.