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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘You were my person, my safe space' – B*Witched star Sinead O'Carroll shares heartfelt tribute to dad after his passing
B*WITCHED star Sinead O'Carroll has shared a heartfelt tribute to her beloved dad after his passing. The Irish singer's dad, Eamonn, sadly passed away last Thursday, July 10, after a "short illness". 2 Sinead shared a heartfelt tribute to her dad Credit: Instagram 2 Eamonn sadly passed away after a 'short illness' Credit: Instagram Sinead took to She wrote: "Today I said goodbye to my beautiful dad. You were my person, my safe place, your legacy is your patience, kindness, support, generosity and wisdom. "What a beautiful send off with all your family and friends around you. You loved us all so much. We loved you. May you rest in peace. My gentle man." Eamonn's death notice described him as a "much-loved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend", and said he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. READ MORE ON B*WITCHED It read: "Beloved husband of Barbara and devoted father to Sinead, Paul, Elaine, and Ailish. Cherished father-in-law to Meabh, Michael, Darren, and Andy. "Eamonn will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, friends, neighbours, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him." Fans and friends flooded Sinead's comment section with messages of support and condolences. Ireland AM star Most read in Celebrity Brendan Courtney said: "Oh Sinead - I am so very sorry for your loss - sending you love and light." Oh @officialsinocarroll , I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love and strength to you ." B-Witched perform on Late Late Show Sue said: "He was such a gentleman, I'm so so sorry for you and your families loss. Thinking of you all, a wonderful 'bloke'." Another added: "Ah Sinead we are so sad to read this news. Sending big love to you, your dear mum and family." Earlier this year, the legendary 90s band appeared on the Late Late Show for The pop group which is formed of twin sisters Edele and Keavy Lynch, and Lindsay Armaou and Sinead O'Carroll - first shot to fame back in 1998 with their hit tunes C'est La Vie and Rollercoaster. B*Witched officially announced their return back in 2023 to celebrate 25 years since they formed. 'ICONS' They jumped out on stage in the RTE studio with high energy and had everyone in the audience up on their feet. They started off their performance singing their latest 2024 track, So Into You, before going into their biggest hit C'est La Vie, which was first released in 1998. The singers also showed off their dance skills as they looked happier-than-ever busting their best moves in unison on stage. RTE Late Late Show shared a short clip of their segment over on Instagram and had everyone gushing. Elaine wrote: "Jesus it's like I've aged 30 years and time has stood still for them, they look so young." Laura said: "Icons!!! They nailed this performance. Still got it ladies." Edel added: "Wow these ladies can sing, dance and look absolutely amazing. Let's see more of them."
Wales Online
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Stereophonics fans get last-minute chance to see Cardiff show as late tickets released
Stereophonics fans get last-minute chance to see Cardiff show as late tickets released There is one last chance to see the Stereophonics on home soil It's the second night of a huge homecoming for Stereophonics (Image: John Myers ) After a three-year hiatus Stereophonics made a triumphant return to the Principality Stadium on Friday. For those who missed out there's still a chance to catch them live in the Welsh capital. The band has announced a late batch of tickets for their show in Cardiff for Saturday, July 12, giving fans one last opportunity to experience hits like Dakota and C'est La Vie under the summer sun. Supporting them is fresh-faced Finn Forster and indie-pop group Blossoms adding to what promises to be a memorable weekend of music in the city. Gates open at 5pm with the show set to wrap up by 10.30pm. Both seated and standing tickets are currently available catering to all preferences. Tickets initially went on sale in October but this new batch provides a final chance to grab a spot. Seated tickets are available on Gigantic, starting at £57, though it's best to snap them up quickly before they're gone. You can find more information here. Fans looking for a more energetic experience can purchase standing tickets via where general admission standing and unreserved general seating are priced at £84.50, which can be accessed here. For everything you need to know about the gig click here. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . This summer, Stereophonics have been playing some of the UK and Ireland's biggest venues with their 2025 tour reaching its climax in Wales. The two nights at Principality Stadium, with its open roof, offer a spectacular setting to close out the tour – especially on what has been one of the hottest weekends of the year so far. READ MORE: Stereophonics' epic Cardiff gig proves that Wales' rock royalty still has it Ahead of their return to Cardiff frontman Kelly Jones said: "From seeing the Stones at the stadium in 1987 with my big brothers to then playing it for the fifth time to the Welsh people who have held us in their hearts all these years means the world to me. I'm so proud of the band and the people that got us here." Article continues below If you're in Cardiff and looking for a last-minute plan there's still time to grab tickets and see Stereophonics live before the tour moves on. Tickets for the Stereophonics final Welsh show can be found on Gigantic and by clicking the links.
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Stereophonics at Principality Stadium road closures in Cardiff city centre with road map
Stereophonics at Principality Stadium road closures in Cardiff city centre with road map While Stereophonics perform hits like Have A Nice Day, C'est La Vie and Dakota there will be road closures in Cardiff There will be road closures in Cardiff city centre (Image: PA ) Big events, such as rugby and concerts at the Principality Stadium, always result in road closures in Cardiff, and it is no different when Stereophonics take to the stage at the iconic stadium on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12. It is not the first time the band has performed at the Principality Stadium. The band last took to the stage at Principality Stadium in 2022, in a joint concert with Tom Jones, and you can read our review of them, here. Several major road closures will be in place for the concerts. From 7am, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed because of the need to prepare gate five and protect queuing fans. Then, from 3pm to midnight these roads will be closed: Kingsway from its junction with North Road to its junction with Duke Street. Cowbridge Road East from its junction with Cathedral Road to its junction with Westgate Street. Tudor Street from its junction with Clare Road to its junction with Wood Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted via Fitzhamon Embankment). Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street from their junctions with Despenser Place to their junctions with Tudor Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted). Saunders Road from its junction with St Mary Street. Customhouse Street throughout its length (access to private car parks will be permitted). Penarth Road from its junction with Saunders Road to the entrance leading to the rear of the Central Train Station. The following roads will be closed in their entirety: Duke Street, Castle St, High Street, St Mary Street, Caroline Street, Wood Street, Central Square, Westgate Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate Street, Park Street, Havelock Street, and Scott Road, Green Street. Here are the road closures in Cardiff during Oasis gigs on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5 (Image: Cardiff Council ) You can read more, here. The event park and ride facilities will be using the car park by Vindico Arena on International Drive in the Sports Village, Cardiff Bay - CF11 0JS. The drop-off point in the city centre is on Tresillian Way. Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley . Staff will be on site at 9am, but the first bus into the city centre will leave at 11am. The last bus back from the city centre will be at 12 midnight, with the site closing soon after. The cost is £15. Cash only. To help manage the expected increase in passenger numbers, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway will operate additional and strengthened services (trains with more carriages than usual) to get customers to and from the events smoothly. There are still tickets available for Stereophonics in Cardiff, with prices starting at £57 on TicketMaster. You can buy them, here. Article continues below You can read everything you need to know about the gigs, here.
North Wales Chronicle
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Anxious wait for Eurovision 2025 winner begins
The winner will be determined by viewer votes, which has stopped and the hosts have confirmed it has been validated, and juries made up of music industry professionals across European countries, who cast their votes based on rehearsals. British group Remember Monday, made up of friends Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele, were dressed in colourful Bridgerton-style outfits, as they kept their harmonies in sync for the genre-shifting What The Hell Just Happened?. Israeli singer Yuval Raphael, an October 7 survivor, sang the heartfelt New Day Will Rise, while colourful Ukrainian band Ziferblat burst onto the stage to perform Bird Of Pray. BBC Eurovision Song Contest commentator Graham Norton said there was a 'mixed response' in the arena to Raphael, 24, who he said attracted cheers and boos. Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR said her act also saw a crew member hit with paint, after two pro-Palestinian protesters tried to rush through the barrier and onto the stage after Raphael's performance. 'They were stopped,' a spokesman said. 'One of the two agitators threw paint and a crew member was hit. 'The crew member is fine and nobody was injured. The man and the woman were taken out of the venue and handed over to the police.' Israeli broadcaster Kan issued a statement, saying that the protesters 'were blocked by security officials, but Raphael was shaken and upset', and the delegation 'needed to move location for 15 minutes'. A spokesman for Basel police said: 'The organiser handed the two people over to the police. The police checked the two people and then released them. It is now up to the organiser to decide whether to press charges.' Ukraine has made it through to every final since they began competing in 2003, while if Israel triumph they will join Luxembourg, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom on five wins. Also taking to the stage before Remember Monday was Norway's Kyle Alessandro, the youngest Eurovision act this year at 19 years old who has an exam on Monday morning and is taking part on the date of his country's National Constitution Day, with the fiery Lighter. Luxembourg's Laura Thorn sang the zany La Poupee Monte Le Son while Estonia's Tommy Cash entertained with his spaghetti-dancing filled Espresso Macchiato, a parody on Italian stereotypes. Back to back were two favourites, the Dutch singer Claude Kiambe, and Finland's Erika Vikman, who had contrasting performances. Congolese-born Kiambe, 21, sang the heartfelt C'est La Vie, inspired by his mother's advice of understanding that there are good and bad moments in life, while surrounded by violins, and finished breaking down in tears. He later said on Instagram that 'it was amazing, I was so nervous that I mixed up two words, and was so mad at myself, but yeah it's real C'est La Vie'. Opting for a different tack was black leather-clad Vikman with the risque Ich Komme – a German-Finnish entry that finished with her taking off on a giant microphone with sparks flying. Also garnering cheers were Maltese singer Miriana Conte with Serving, which was changed from Kant because of its similarity to a swearword, and Switzerland's Zoe Me with the powerful Voyage. Prior to the finishing of the acts was Sweden's Kaj, who if the sauna advocates win will break the Eurovision record for the country with eight wins, French singer Louane Emera, and San Marino's upbeat Tutta L'Italia. Earlier, 2024 Swiss winner Nemo returned to the Eurovision stage to do a rendition of The Code in a full-length white dress, following an opening sketch which saw a Mission Impossible-style segment to find the trophy, before it was delivered to the hosts. The rest of the world also had a poll, which will count the same as a country, and the verdict of TV viewers will be added to the combination of points from national juries. The UK's national jury votes are set to be announced by singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor after Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa pulled out of being the British Eurovision spokesperson due to 'unforeseen circumstances'. Earlier, there were pro-Palestinian protests near a free concert in the centre of Basel to demonstrate against Israel's inclusion, with a small group nearby also protesting with Israeli flags. Later the group advocating for Israel to be removed from Eurovision moved across Basel, where they were met by a significant police presence, and tear gas was seen being used. On Saturday, the Basel government said more than half a million people have visited the city so far this week after the competition came home to Switzerland, which first hosted it in 1956 in Lugano. TV coverage for the final is provided by 'King of Eurovision' Norton on BBC One from 8pm on Saturday while British audiences can also listen to BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds for live coverage with presenters Rylan Clark and Scott Mills.
Irish Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Eurovision 2025 winner unveiled as Austria beat controversial Israel in final
Eurovision fans were over the moon as contestants belted out an array of pop-opera, rock anthems and soul-stirring ballads. When it came down to the wire, the winning act hailed from Austria with JJ clinching the top spot. The evening was filled with anticipation as Israel and Austria neck-and-neck for the crown. With a standout performance of "Wasted Love," Austria's JJ emerged victorious while the contentious Israeli contestant took second place. Under the stagename Johannes Pietsch, JJ opted for a monochromatic set in Basel that evoked the feeling of a nautical voyage as he crooned about someone precious being inundated. "I want to thank my entire family, my entire team, thank you so much for making my dreams come true. And especially to you Europe, thank you for making my dreams come true," an elated JJ expressed. Fans didn't hold back on social media, with one comment reading: "Thank f**k for that ! ! Well done Austria." Yet another relieved comment read: "Phew, well done Austria." The competition saw two standout acts perform consecutively; 21 year old Claude Kiambe from the Netherlands wowed the audience with his emotional piece C'est La Vie, drawing on his mother's sagacity, with his rendition stirring him to tears. In a departure from the poignant, Erika Vikman of Finland took the risqué route clad in black leather, as she electrified the crowd with Ich Komme, a German-Finnish mashup that culminated in her dramatic exit atop a colossal microphone amidst a dazzling display of sparks, reports the Mirror. Among several unforgettable performances, Maltese songstress Miriana Conte debuted Serving, aptly renamed from Kant for its unfortunate phonetic link to profanity, while Switzerland's Zoe Me delivered an emotive journey with her number Voyage. Earlier, Nemo, the 2024 Swiss winner, made a return to the Eurovision stage to perform The Code, donned in a full-length white dress. This followed an opening sketch that depicted a Mission Impossible-style quest to locate the trophy, before it was presented to the hosts.
