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BreakingNews.ie
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
The Script at Thomond Park: Everything you need to know
Known for classics such as The Man Who Can't Be Moved, Breakeven, Before The Worst, Hall of Fame, Superheroes, and For the First Time, to name a few, The Script was formed in 2001 in Dublin by Danny O'Donoghue, Glen Power, and Mark Sheehan. They have enjoyed worldwide success since, with 10 billion streams, 12 million album sales, six UK number one albums, and two platinum-certified US singles to their name. Advertisement However, on April 14th, 2023, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Mark Sheehan died at age 46 in hospital after a brief illness. The Script announced in May 2024 that Ben Sargeant and Ben Weaver would be joining the band because they felt being a trio 'would never be the same'. The group returned with their album Satellites in August 2024. The album was written as the band vowed to pay tribute to Sheehan, to forge a new future for the Script while remembering that although Sheehan may no longer be here, he remains a vital part of everything that they do. Advertisement So, if you are headed to Thomond Park in Limerick to see The Script, keep reading to find out everything you need to know. When and where is it on? The Script play Thomond Park in Limerick this weekend, on Saturday, July 12th. What time should I arrive? Gates open at 5pm, with the show scheduled to start at 6pm. Who is playing? The Script are, of course, headliners, and special guests include English singer James Bay, known for his hit song Hold Back the River, and Cork native Allie Sherlock. Advertisement What songs will The Script play? Of course, we never know what will be played until the night itself, but here is a snapshot of what fans can expect based on The Script's concert in Scotland at the start of the month: Superheroes Rain Both Ways Six Degrees of Separation The Man Who Can't Be Moved The Last Time If You Could See Me Now (Dedicated to Mark Sheehan) Inside Out Never Seen Anything "Quite Like You" Before the Worst Nothing No Good in Goodbye Paint the Town Green For the First Time Encore: Home Is Where the Hurt Is Breakeven Hall of Fame How do I get there and home again? Plan and book your return travel arrangements in advance, and allow at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue. As traffic and parking delays are inevitable, attendees are encouraged to walk, use public transport and private coach services. By train: The nearest station is Colber station in Limerick City, which is a 35-minute walk to Thomond Park. By bus: From the bus and train station, you can get bus routes 302, 303 and 306, which will take you within walking distance of Thomond Park. By private coach: Bus set down, pick up and parking with be facilitated within the road closure for one section of the North Circular Road & O'Callaghan Strand. By car: Limited event parking is available but must be booked in advance via the Eventz App. Enter through the gate that is detailed on your ticket. Red route – golden circle, east stand, premium: Entrance is off Knockalisheen Road. Advertisement Green gate – pitch standing: Entrance is off Knockalisheen Road. Blue gate – West stand and accessible pedestrian: Entrance is off Cratloe Road. The Ticketmaster box office will be at the junction of Cratloe Road and Knockalisheen Road. Are there any tickets left? At the time of writing, there are limited tickets available on and don't forget to buy from the official source to avoid getting scammed. Advertisement What's the story with security? No queuing or camping is allowed in advance of the concert; if you do turn up early, you will be turned away at restricted area points around the venue. Attendees are advised to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and pass through security checks, and you should plan to be within the venue 30 minutes before the show starts. Strict security checks will be in operation, and everyone will be subject to a search permissible under law as a condition of entry to protect everyone's safety. Additional searches may take place once inside the venue. No camping or collapsible chairs are permitted on-site. Concertgoers are advised not to bring large bags or backpacks, as they may experience delays or be refused entry. No bags larger than A4 size will be allowed in the venue. There will be no storage facilities on-site. Any items left at entrances or in surrounding areas will be removed and disposed of accordingly. Prohibited items include, but are not exclusive to, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, signs/flags bigger than A3, flagpoles, flares, selfie sticks, iPads, laptops, cameras and audio recording equipment. There is no re-admission to the concert, so if you leave, you won't be let back in. Thomond Park is a residential area, and organisers have appealed to all concert goers to respect the local community by not littering, not engaging in anti-social behaviour and by not parking illegally. Screenshots of tickets will not work, as barcodes are live and updating regularly, so download your ticket to your phone ahead of the event. Standing at the concert is 14 years and over, and under 16s must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian over the age of 25 who takes full responsibility and remains with them throughout the event. Unaccompanied under-16s will be refused entry without a refund. It is recommended that those under five years old do not attend. What's the weather giving? Check the forecast before you go, and dress accordingly for Irish weather. Think boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos and suncream, but remember – no umbrellas.
Extra.ie
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Explained: Why there'll be no Glastonbury Festival in 2026
Glastonbury Festival has wrapped up for another year, with the five-day major music event bringing plenty of controversy and surprises along the way. The Script, Kneecap and CMAT were amongst those taking to the stage over the festival which saw more than 200,000 attendees. The Script performed on Saturday with lead singer Danny O'Donoghue paying tribute to late band member Mark Sheehan, while Kneecap also performed on the Saturday of the festival. Glastonbury Festival has wrapped up for another year, with the five-day major music event bringing plenty of controversy and surprises along the way. Pic: Samir Hussein/WireImage The Belfast rap trio performed on the West Holts stage at 4pm with the area closed off an hour before their set. The band took to the stage on Saturday amid calls from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer that they should be pulled from the line-up. It comes as band member Liam Óg O Hannaidh, better known by his stage name Mo Chara, appeared in court in London under a terrorism charge after he was alleged to have displayed a flag supporting the militant group Hezbollah. The Belfast rap trio performed on the West Holts stage at 4pm with the area closed off an hour before their set. Pic: James Veysey/Shutterstock The 27-year-old is set to appear before the same court again on August 20. With social media rife with Glasto footage over the last few days, many people who didn't attend may be enticed to try and secure tickets for the 2026 event. Unfortunately, there is no 2026 event, with the next Glastonbury Festival pencilled in for 2027. With social media rife with Glasto footage over the last few days, many people who didn't attend may be enticed to try and secure tickets for the 2026 event. Pic:2026 will be what organisers call a 'fallow year' which happens at five-year intervals in order to give the festival grounds, local population and organisers a break. Next year's 'fallow year' will be the first planned in eight years, after 2020 and 2021 were forced to be 'fallow years' due to the pandemic. Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis previously spoke of the importance of the interval year, explaining on the BBC Sidetracked podcast that 'it gives the land a rest, and it gives the cows a chance to stay out for longer and reclaim their land.' She added; 'I think it's important, I think it gives everybody time to just switch off and the public as well. It is a lot, isn't it? 'You kind of go away for a bit and it feels lovely when you come back.'
Perth Now
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Danny O'Donoghue 'thought he'd be more nervous' at Glastonbury
Danny O'Donoghue felt "too small for the stage" when he first performed at Glastonbury. The 44-year-old singer performed on Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage on Saturday (28.06.25) for the first time in 16 years, and Danny admits that his latest experience at the world-famous festival in south-west England was markedly different to his first. He told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "I thought I'd be a bit more nervous. "Glastonbury is like Woodstock. The first time, I remember feeling too small for the stage. "The stage was huge. Now, coming back, the stage looks quite small. "But that's what 17 years of touring will do for you." Despite this, The Script's frontman admits that the band only just made it to the festival in time for their slot. Danny revealed that he'd been on a speedboat ride in Cardiff the day before their Glastonbury performance, and he's knees were "in bits" by the time they arrived at Worthy Farm. Speaking about his journey to the festival, the singer shared: "It was kick-a**. "For about two hours, I think they were trying their best to get us to crash and not show up to Glastonbury. "My knees are in bits. "He was trying to do doughnuts and then coming back out. We left the sea more than twice. We went right up and bang, smashed down." During The Script's performance, Danny delivered a touching tribute to Mark Sheehan, his former bandmate who died in April 2023, aged 46. Danny said: "There's one person I really wish was here to see this. He was on the stage 17 years ago. We lost my best mate and the founding member of The Script Mark Sheehan, we lost him nearly a year and a half ago. "I just want to thank every single person here for keeping us going, for all your thoughts and all your prayers, thank you so much." The singer also dedicated a song to his former bandmate. Danny continued: "I know he's having a whiskey right now looking down on us. With that I'm gonna dedicate this song to him, this song is called If You Could See Me Now."
Daily Mail
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Danny O'Donoghue reveals the very odd reason The Script 'almost missed' their performance at Glastonbury
Danny O'Donoghue revealed the bizarre reason that almost costed The Script their gig at Glastonbury. The soft-rock band stunned the crowd at the iconic Pyramid Stage on Saturday, where they paid an emotional tribute to late guitarist Mark Sheehan. The Irish frontman, 44, admitted 'he'd been on a speedboat ride in Cardiff the day before 'and was left 'battered and bruised' after it. 'For about two hours, I think they were trying their best to get us to crash and not show up to Glastonbury,' he told The Sun. 'My knees are in bits.' Explaining they had left the sea more than twice, Danny added: 'We went right up and bang, smashed down.' It comes after the band paid an emotional tribute to late guitarist Mark Sheehan on Saturday as they took to the stage at Glastonbury. The rock group was formed in 2001 in Dublin and now consists of Danny, Glen Power, Benjamin Seargent and Ben Weaver. The band's late member died in hospital aged 46 back in April 2023 following a brief illness, leaving his bandmates 'utterly devastated'. And over two years on from his passing, Danny shared some sweet words for his pal before dedicating a song to him amid their performance on the Pyramid stage at Worthy Farm, Somerset. Following a performance of their breakthrough track The Man Who Can't Be Move, Danny, 44, sat on the edge of the stage and told the audience how he wished Mark was still alive to see their success. He shared: 'There's one person I really wish was here to see this. He was on the stage 17 years ago. We lost my best mate and the founding member of The Script Mark Sheehan, we lost him nearly a year and a half ago. 'I just want to thank every single person here for keeping us going, for all your thoughts and all your prayers, thank you so much.' As the crowd cheered, he added: 'I know he's having a whiskey right now looking down on us. With that I'm gonna dedicate this song to him, this song is called If You Could See Me Now. ' A host of world-renowned performers are still yet to take to the stage this weekend, with Neil Young scheduled to headline the festival on Saturday and Olivia Rodrigo closing out the weekend on Sunday. The rest of the festival will too see performances from Raye, The Libertines, Noah Kahan and many others. Mark, who was originally from Dublin, formed the successful rock band alongside frontman Danny and drummer Glen Power in 2001. His shock passing was announced on the band's official Facebook page in April 2023, two weeks after the group's gig was announced. The guitarist and father-of-three lived in America with his wife Rina. He died in hospital on April 14, 2023 following a brief, undisclosed illness. Their band's statement said: 'Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness'. It continued: 'The family and group ask fans to respect their privacy at this tragic time.' Mark began his career as a dancer and taught Hip-Hop at Dublin's Digges Lane performing arts centre. Mark and lead singer Danny had been best friends from the age of 12 and were previously members of a band called Mytown, which was formed in 1996. The Script were formed in Dublin in 2001, with Mark on guitar, Glen Power on drums and Danny singing. Following his passing, Mark left his £9.4million fortune to his family. They went on to sell 20M records worldwide include The Man Who Can't be Moved, For The First Time, We Cry and Hall of Fame. Last year, Danny has opened up about turning to 'drinking, smoking... everything' after the death of his bandmate Mark. Danny revealed that he went 'off the rails' after Mark died, turning to drink and cigarettes as he experienced a mental block. But after a heavy drinking session in his native Ireland over Christmas 2023, the singer decided to cut out alcohol and 'face the grief stone cold sober'. Danny said: 'I went off the rails after Mark passed away like everybody does. I was out drinking, smoking, everything and I went through a mental block. He later said: 'I got back from a big drinking session over Christmas in Ireland and I just said "Enough is enough". I want to face the grief stone cold sober because if you don't, you're only kicking it down the street. 'January was a big one for me - I gave up drinking, smoking, caffeine, all the good stuff… I was only going to do it through January but here we are in May now and I feel better than ever. 'I feel like I'm starting to come out from the black cloud a little bit now, hence the new music.'
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Danny O'Donoghue reveals bizarre reason The Script almost MISSED their Glastonbury spot
THE SCRIPT played all their hits when they returned to Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage for the first time in 16 years – but they almost didn't make it at all. Sitting down with Bizarre before their set on Saturday, frontman Danny O'Donoghue admitted he'd been on a speedboat ride in Cardiff the day before, which left him battered and bruised. 11 He explained: 'It was kick-ass. 'For about two hours, I think they were trying their best to get us to crash and not show up to Glastonbury. 'My knees are in bits. 'He was trying to do doughnuts and then coming back out. 'We left the sea more than twice. 'We went right up and bang, smashed down.' Mark Sheehan, celebrated afterwards into the early hours. But ahead of the performance, he said: 'I thought I'd be a bit more nervous. 'Glastonbury is like Woodstock. 'The first time, I remember feeling too small for the stage. Watch as The Voice's Danny O'Donoghue pays emotional tribute to late The Script star bandmate live on TV 'The stage was huge. 'Now, coming back, the stage looks quite small. 'But that's what 17 years of touring will do for you.' But their focus is on a follow-up to 2024's album Satellites. Danny said: 'We're doing a show in August then heading to the States to work with the writers from The Man Who Can't Be Moved and Hall of Fame and pretty much everything we've written.' There was a five-year gap between their last two albums but I don't think we'll have such a wait this time around. CHARLI'S ON FIRE CHARLI XCX delivered one of The Other Stage's best headline shows on Saturday. Dressed in tiny black shorts, a matching bra and leather boots, the singer smashed her way through her Brat album, as well as having a cheeky glass of wine during the 75-minute set. 11 11 11 She filled the stage with fire and even rain while her pal Gracie Abrams was on the big screen doing Charli's Apple dance. Charli told fans: 'I have a heart of stone – but Glastonbury, this is special.' She later declared her love for fiancée George Daniels, The 1975's drummer, and praised Block9 as the 'best place' on Worthy Farm. The area, which includes gay club NYC Downlow, has been the place to party for everyone from Zoe Ball to Matt Smith. SIR ROD'S A LEGEND 11 11 11 SIR ROD STEWART lived up to his legends billing by overcoming a bout of flu and delivering an awesome set on Sunday afternoon. Rod worked his way through hit after hit after cutting his current 28-song tour list down by eight. He was desperate to fit in as many tracks as possible and made every break sparse when speaking to the crowd and made it clear he was just there to give his fans what they wanted — with shouts of 'next' every time he wanted to hurry the set along. By eleventh song Young Hearts the 200,000-plus crowd at the Pyramid Stage were on song, with Rod's first ten tracks appearing to be relatively easy work vocally given how ill he was just seven days ago. His energy levels were high, with the British superstar gyrating and dancing around the extensive stage with ease. Those who've not been lucky enough to catch him on tour yet got to taste the full force of his band - with his brilliant saxophonist stealing the show alongside Rod's six brilliant female singers and string players. The affection and appreciation for Rod feels for his band spilled into my exclusive chat ahead of his set and on stage he made sure this set was just as much theirs as it was his. A quick change into a bright pink suit after If You Want My Body and Rod was ready to go - launching into I Don't Want To Talk About It before inviting my favourite Mick Hucknall on stage to sing If You Don't Know Me By Now before Ronnie Wood came on for Faces hit Stay With Me. Lulu then joined them for Hot Legs - with her saying as she walked off stage: 'Rod Stewart's the man.' Too right he is. During his closing song Sailing, Worthy Farm was swaying in near perfect timing - with many a tad out of rhythm thanks to the soaring heat and booze. Rod however was on song and after taking one final bow on that hallowed stage, turning his back to show his custom-made Celtic shirt, he bid the crowd farewell. They don't make many like Rod. And that felt incredibly special. DOECHII STARS IN STRIPES DOECHII's set will live long in the memory and not just for her pin-striped knee-high socks, slip of a kilt and tiny bra top. The rapper's West Holts session on Saturday served as an introduction to all the fans who have found her this year, thanks to hits Anxiety and Denial Is A River. The US star peppered her set with snippets of the Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Missy Elliott and even Daft Punk. RITA ORA led the stars partying into the early hours in Block 9 – the festival's wild, immersive nightlife district – with husband Taika Waititi. The pair had plenty of energy after being driven around all day in an air conditioned four-by-four. The Hot Right Now singer was seen dancing and mingling with stars including actor Taron Egerton. Not so lucky, Jack Whitehall got separated from his pals and was told there was 'no more room' in the VIP bar they were in. Tilda Swinton was in VIP the bar with Maisie Smith – who must have been boiling in a massive faux-fur coat, while Lily Allen was overheard telling a pal: 'I feel so great, it's just this feeling.' Same, Lily. Same. 11 JAMES NORTON fans were shocked to see him stomping through hospitality camping with bare feet on Sunday morning. My mole told me: 'He was carrying his shoes and seemed in a hurry to get back from the toilets to his tent. 'People were doing double takes – and no one could work out why he'd taken his trainers off.' Maybe he's doing a Chris Martin, who is known for going barefoot because he likes to feel 'grounded'. CRUZ BECKHAM was living his best life – after renting out a posh Winnebago for himself and girlfriend Jackie Apostel. An onlooker said: 'While most people are stuck in stuffy tents, Cruz had a far fancier stay and was in one of the Winnies. 'The bigger ones cost almost £40,000 to rent. 'He spent Saturday enjoying some of the music acts with Jackie and stayed out of the VIP areas to hang out with the crowds.'
