Sting adds England & Ireland dates to My Songs tour Friday, October 27 by ABC NewsSting is bringing his My Songs tour to England and Ireland next year. The rocker just announced five new shows for 2024, kicking off June 14 in Cheshire, England. He then hits two cities in Ireland - Cork on June 18 and Belfast on June 19 - with both... Read More.
Gymnastics Ireland issues ‘unreserved’ apology for Black gymnast medal snub Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News(LONDON) -- Ireland’s gymnastics federation has issued an apology after footage emerged of a young Black gymnast being passed over for a medal at a presentation ceremony.The viral video, which has re-emerged on social media, depicts an official awarding medals to a lineup of... Read More.
Chris Stapleton sets sights on 2024 UK + Ireland tour Tuesday, September 26 by ABC NewsGlobal country superstar Chris Stapleton is bringing his All-American Road Show to the U.K. and Ireland in 2024. The trek includes stops at Manchester's AO Arena, Glasgow's OVO Hydro arena, Dublin's 3Arena, Birmingham's Utilita Arena and London's The O2. Country icon Marty Stuart will open for Chris... Read More.
Private funeral for Sinead O’Connor held in Ireland; U2, Bob Geldof among the mourners Tuesday, August 8 by ABC NewsSinéad O'Connor was laid to rest in Ireland Tuesday, August 8, in a private ceremony attended by fellow musicians like Bob Geldof and U2’s Bono and The Edge, as well as Irish president Michael D. Higgins, The Independent reports.Fans lined the streets... Read More.
Eric Clapton announces tour of U.K. & Ireland Tuesday, June 6 by ABC NewsEric Clapton has set his first plans for 2024. The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced a limited run of dates in the U.K. and Ireland. The six-date tour kicks off May 9 in New Castle, England, and wraps with a two-night stand... Read More.
On This Day, May 10, 1960: U2 frontman Bono is born in Dublin, Ireland Wednesday, May 10 by ABC NewsOn This Day, May 10, 1960 …Paul David Hewson, better known as U2 frontman Bono, was born in Dublin, Ireland.U2 was formed in 1976 after Bono and friend David Evans aka the Edge responded to an advertisement posted on a bulletin board by Larry Mullen Jr. seeking musicians interested in forming a rock... Read More.
Bruce Springsteen sings “My Hometown” with fans at a pub in Ireland Thursday, May 4 by ABC NewsBruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are set to play a three-night stand in Dublin and it looks like The Boss has been having some fun tooling around Ireland.Fan-shot footage posted to the Spring-Nuts fan group Twitter page shows the singer sharing a pint and... Read More.
Biden travels to Ireland and UK to celebrate 25 years of peace — and his family ties Tuesday, April 11 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden will head across the pond on Tuesday for a long-awaited trip to Ireland, his ancestral homeland, that will feature a heavy emphasis on family in addition to diplomacy.Biden's visit will be his first to Ireland as president and mark... Read More.
Garth Brooks says his music “takes on a whole different world” when he plays in Ireland Wednesday, August 31 by ABC NewsGarth Brooks is ending his Stadium Tour in style next month, heading over to Dublin for five sold-out nights at the city’s Croke Park.It’s been more than two decades since Garth played in Ireland, but he says he still remembers how playing in the... Read More.
Yes drummer Alan White to sit out band’s 2022 tour of the UK and Ireland due to “health issues” Monday, May 23 by ABC NewsAs Yes prepares to launch a tour of U.K. and Ireland next month celebrating the 50th anniversary of their classic album Close to the Edge, the prog-rock legends' have announced that longtime drummer Alan White wn't be taking part... Read More.
Paul McCartney, U2 once again ranked the richest musicians in the UK, Ireland Friday, May 20 by ABC NewsThe latest edition of U.K. newspaper The Sunday Times' annual Rich List has just been unveiled and, as usual, Paul McCartney is ranked among the wealthiest musicians in his homeland and Ireland.The former Beatles legend -- whose wealth includes the fortune of his wife,... Read More.
Miranda Lambert and husband Brendan McLoughlin delight in “wonderful trip” to Ireland Monday, March 28 by ABC NewsMiranda Lambert and her husband Brendan McLoughlin recently jetted off on a magical trip to Europe.The "Bluebird" singer shared photos from their Ireland getaway that included treats from Hazel Mountain Chocolate, a cooking class with chef Karen Coakley and plenty of Guinness beer. Some of the gorgeous shots... Read More.