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Extra.ie
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Who is Peggy Gallagher? The fierce Irish mammy behind Britpop's biggest band
Long before Oasis stormed the charts with snarling guitars and swaggering Mancunian attitude, there was Peggy Gallagher, the formidable matriarch who raised rock 'n' roll royalty in a council house in Burnage. While the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, became synonymous with 90s Britpop excess, their firebrand personalities and unshakeable self-belief were forged in the kitchen of a no-nonsense Irish mammy with a sharp tongue, a soft heart, and an unflinching sense of pride. Hailing from Co. Mayo, Peggy brought more than just her accent across the Irish Sea, she carried with her grit, wit, and quiet rebellion, traits that would find loud expression in her sons' music. Long before Oasis stormed the charts with snarling guitars and swaggering Mancunian attitude, there was Peggy Gallagher — the formidable matriarch who raised rock 'n' roll royalty in a council house in Burnage. Pic:But who is the woman behind the myth, the one who held the Gallagher clan together through hardship, heartache, and the madness of fame? are tracing Peggy's journey from rural Ireland to rock 'n' roll fame, and exploring how a single mother raising three boys in Manchester became the unsung architect of Oasis. Born Margaret Sweeney in 1943, Peggy was one of 11 siblings, having left school early to work as a cook and cleaner at a seminary. 'Mam is an angel. The coolest woman that's ever walked this fucking planet in my eyes. She's an absolute diamond. Everything that's good about me I definitely got from her" Happy birthday Peggy Gallagher ❤️ — Oasis Mania (@OasisMania) January 30, 2024 Getting High: The Adventures of Oasis author Paolo Hewitt previously revealed to The Daily Mail, that Peggy took on a lot of responsibility from a young age, becoming the family bread winner amid her mother's bouts of bad health. At just 18, Peggy moved to Manchester to work as a housekeeper and childminder. This is where she would meet, and eventually marry Tommy Gallagher, a fellow Irish immigrant who ran a concreting business. As noted by her sons throughout their lengthy career, the marriage was far from idyllic. While the Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, became synonymous with 90s Britpop excess, their firebrand personalities and unshakeable self-belief were forged in the kitchen of a no-nonsense Irish mammy with a sharp tongue, a soft heart, and an unflinching sense of pride. Pic: Julian Makey/REX/Shutterstock In 1982, after enduring years of her husband's violence and alcoholism, Peggy built up the courage to leave, forging a better life for Noel, Liam and their older brother Paul. Reflecting on that moment in the 2016 Oasis documentary Supersonic, she said; 'I left him a knife, a fork and a spoon. And I think I left him too much.' Peggy and the boys soon found refuge in a small council house in Burnagey, a working class neighborhood in Manchester. Hailing from Co. Mayo, Peggy brought more than just her accent across the Irish Sea, she carried with her grit, wit, and quiet rebellion, traits that would find loud expression in her sons' music. Pic: Screen Media Films/Everett/REX/Shutterstock While she may be her children's biggest fan, Peggy is ever the stoic matriarch, keeping the dynamic duo as grounded as ever. While speaking at a National Portrait Gallery event in London, Noel revealed his mother's reaction to their reconciliation was underwhelming to say the least. 'When we told her we were getting back together, she said, 'Sure, that will be nice.' My mum couldn't give a s***,' he revealed. However, it has been reported that Peggy had been praying for this moment for some time, urging her feuding sons to mend their relationship. According to El País, the turning point for the brother's came in 2023 during a spa day that Liam had organised to celebrate Peggy's 80th birthday. What a powerhouse.
Malay Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Oasis reunite for rehearsals ahead of first tour in 16 years… but Liam Gallagher missing from London studio?
LONDON, May 25 – Oasis have been seen arriving at rehearsals in the UK capital ahead of their long-awaited reunion tour, but frontman Liam Gallagher was notably absent. The Britpop legends are set to perform live together for the first time in 16 years, beginning this summer with a series of UK and Ireland dates alongside Richard Ashcroft and Cast, including seven shows at Wembley Stadium. 'Noel and Liam are rehearsing separately for now and won't be going into a studio together until next month,' UK tabloid The Sun wrote, citing an anonymous source. 'Once Noel has finished up, Liam will be coming in to rehearse with the band.' First images of Oasis members arriving for rehearsal. Noel Gallagher, along with Gem Archer, Bonehead and Andy Bell have finally been spotted. THE BOYS ARE BACK! — Oasis Mania (@OasisMania) May 24, 2025 NME reported saying photographs showed Noel Gallagher, Gem Archer, Paul 'Bonehead' Arthurs and bassist Andy Bell entering a London studio, reportedly for a six-hour session. Keyboardist Mikey Rowe, who played with Oasis during the 1990s, was also present. Drummer Joe Waronker, believed to be one of the 'new faces' teased by Liam earlier, was not seen at the rehearsal. Liam is reportedly in the South of France and is expected to join rehearsals later. The band is believed to be avoiding joint public appearances until their first show in Cardiff on July 4. Despite their infamous feud, the Gallagher brothers were recently seen filming in a London pub, reportedly for a tour promotional video, though they were not photographed together. Earlier this month, Bell confirmed his return to the band, having previously performed with Oasis until their split in 2009 and later with Beady Eye. Questions about potential new Oasis material emerged after manager Alec McKinlay said there were no plans for new music or additional tour dates, calling the tour a 'last time around.' Liam pushed back on those claims via social media, saying decisions about the band's future would be made by him and Noel, and dismissing McKinlay's role, calling him 'the accountant.'
