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The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Why Tom Jones postponed his show at the last minute
Sir Tom Jones has cancelled his concert in Bremen, north Germany, just hours before he was due to perform. The Welsh singer, 85, announced he had contracted an upper respiratory infection requiring treatment and rest. The show, originally scheduled for Tuesday 22 July, has been postponed to Monday 28 July. All tickets purchased for the original date will remain valid for the rescheduled performance. Fans and fellow musicians, including Olly Murs and Anne-Marie, sent messages of support and wished him a speedy recovery.
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
‘The personification of sunshine' – Ireland's oldest person Sarah Coyle is laid to rest
Mrs Coyle, who at 108 was Ireland's oldest person, lived through two pandemics, the Irish Civil War and the War of Independence. She was a native of Knockatomcoyle, Co Wicklow, but lived with her daughter Marian Galligan in Castleknock in Dublin. She died peacefully on Monday surrounded by her family. Her granddaughter Anne Marie told mourners at St Brigid's Church in Blanchardstown in Dublin today that her Nana was the 'personification of sunshine'. 'You felt her warmth. She radiated a positive energy and you would be left with a glow from simply basking in her presence. Like the song goes she made you happy when skies were grey,' she said. 'It is true Nana had much suffering or heartache in her life. She didn't dwell on it. She refused to let it define her. She actively chose happiness and love. Repeatedly.' Anne Marie said that her grandmother had lost her sight by the age of 40. 'Despite living in total darkness for much of her long life she brought light to so many. She was a masterclass in resilience,' she said. 'She proved your energy creates a ripple. When you choose healing over hate, peace over pride and love over fear you become the light that someone end was praying for. 'Today Nana we marvel at your courage, we celebrate your strength and we are forever grateful for your sunshine. The world is so much brighter from you having been in it. 'Your love and sunbeams will continue to shine through all of us whom you have loved so fiercely. You can rest in peace now Nana knowing that you were the very best in nana's and the very best in women.' Anne Marie added that her grandmother was a person of many skills. Sarah, who was widowed in 1968, was a 'talented seamstress and avid gardener' who could singlehandedly flip a double mattress and change sheets until her 90s when her family 'begged her to stop'. Her son-in-law Anthony said that Sarah often marvelled at her longevity. 'She used to say 'I can't believe I'm a hundred years old and I'm still here. I wonder if God has forgotten about me?' And we would say 'Far from it. He hasn't forgotten about you. But you still have important work on earth and he is leaving you here.' 'She would break in to a lovely smile and say 'I suppose he will call me when he needs me.' Anthony said that his mother-in-law had a great sense of fun and would want her funeral to be a happy event. He remembered her 'lovely smile and 'kind words' and indicated that she was a role model to her loved ones. 'By the age of 40 she was almost totally blind. You would think that was as a parent of a young family a tremendous challenge. I can only imagine what it must have been like,' Anthony said. 'She quickly gathered herself. She said there was two choices - 'I could either go under or spend the rest of my life feeling sorry for myself.' She was an inspiration.' Fr John Gilligan, who celebrated the mass, said that it was being watched online by Sarah's 103-year-old sister Lily, who is based in Birmingham in the UK and by her son Patrick who lives in Melbourne, Australia. Fr Gilligan said that the congregation were in the church to celebrate a 'life well lived'. 'Almost 109 years of life. What changes she would have seen from the Ireland of 1916 to the Ireland of today,' he said. 'When you look at her life she was one who lived it to the full. Her advice to people was 'Don't bear grudges. Be kind to people.' 'We think of all the things she went through in life. The history. 1916. Raised in the that time. She even talks about the Black and Tans. All the stories we hear of in history she experienced so much of in her life. 'She loved to have the minister of the eucharist come to her in the parish. I have always been impressed by the care Marian and Anthony gave to her. 'This day three weeks ago I went up to visit her after the ten o'clock mass here. We brought her communion and we anointed her. And I said 'I hear you have a big birthday coming up.' And she had a lovely big smile. I said 'when were you born?.' She said 'the 24th of July 1916.' 'She was full of joy living life to the full. It was wonderful to see the type of person she was. 'She was always a lady with a great sense of fun. She loved people and she loved chatting with them. 'She kept herself informed with current affairs. Radio Éireann and Liveline. She was always one step ahead with the quick retort.' Offertory gifts at the 10am mass included holy water, signifying Sarah's deep faith, a 'talking book', seeds to represent her love of gardening and a picture of Sarah with her family on the occasion of her 100th birthday. As a young woman Sarah worked in Foxrock in Dublin where she was employed as a housekeeper. She met her husband Tom Coyle at a dance. He was a native of Cavan who worked as a postman until ill health set in in his late fifties. The couple lived in Drumcondra, and had four children, two of whom died as newborns. Mrs Coyle became the oldest person in Ireland following the death on March 20th last in Letterkenny in Co Donegal of 109-year-old Ruby Druce. Sarah Coyle is survived by her two adult children, her son in law, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends. She was pre-deceased by eight of her nine siblings. After her funeral mass today she was laid to rest in Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin.
BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Funeral of Ireland's oldest person hears she often thought God had forgotten to take her
Ireland's oldest person, Sarah Coyle, who died at the age of 108 earlier this week, often wondered whether God had forgotten to take her, but ultimately decided that he would call her when he needed her. her funeral mass has heard. Mrs Coyle lived through two pandemics, the Irish Civil War and the War of Independence. Advertisement She was a native of Knockatomcoyle, Co Wicklow but resided with her daughter Marian Galligan in Castleknock in Dublin. She passed away peacefully on Monday surrounded by her family. Her granddaughter Anne Marie told mourners at St Brigid's Church in Blanchardstown in Dublin today that her 'Nana' was the 'personification of sunshine.' 'You felt her warmth. She radiated a positive energy and you would be left with a glow from simply basking in her presence. Like the song goes she made you happy when skies were grey. Advertisement It is true Nana had much suffering or heartache in her life. She didn't dwell on it. She refused to let it define her. She actively chose happiness and love. Repeatedly.' Anne Marie said that her grand mother had lost her sight by the age of forty. 'Despite living in total darkness for much of her long life she brought light to so many. She was a masterclass in resilience. "She proved your energy creates a ripple. When you choose healing over hate, peace over pride and love over fear you become the light that someone end was praying for. Advertisement "Today Nana we marvel at your courage, we celebrate your strength and we are forever grateful for your sunshine. The world is so much brighter from you having been in it. "Your love and sunbeams will continue to shine through all of us whom you have loved so fiercely. You can rest in peace now Nana knowing that you were the very best in nana's and the very best in women.' Anne Marie added that her grandmother was a person of many skills. Sarah, who was widowed in 1968, was a 'talented seamstress and avid gardener' who could single handedly flip a double mattress and change sheets until her nineties when her family ' begged her to stop.' Advertisement Meanwhile, her son in law Anthony said that Sarah often marvelled at her longevity. 'She used to say 'I can't believe I'm a hundred years old and I'm still here. I wonder if God has forgotten about me? And we would say 'Far from it. He hasn't forgotten about you. But you still have important work on earth and he is leaving you here.' She would break in to a lovely smile and say 'I suppose he will call me when he needs me.' Anthony said that his mother in law had a great sense of fun and would want her funeral to be a happy event. Advertisement Her remembered her 'lovely smile and 'kind words' and indicated that she was a role model to her loved ones. 'By the age of forty she was almost totally blind. You would think that was as a parent of a young family a tremendous challenge. I can only imagine what it must have been like. "She quickly gathered herself. She said there was two choices 'I could either go under or spend the rest of my life feeling sorry for myself.' She was an inspiration.' Meanwhile, Fr John Gilligan, who celebrated the mass, said that it was being watched online by Sarah's 103 year old sister Lily, who is based in Birmingham in the UK and by her son Patrick who resides in Melbourne, Australia. Fr Gilligan said that they were in the church to celebrate a 'life well lived.' 'Almost 109 years of life. What changes she would have seen from the Ireland of 1916 to the Ireland of today. When you look at her life she was one who lived it to the full. Her advice to people was 'don't bear grudges. Be kind to people.' We think of all the things she went through in life. The history. 1916. Raised in the that time. She even talks about the Black and Tans. All the stories we hear of in history she experienced so much of in her life. She loved to have the Minister of the Eucharist come to her in the parish. I have always been impressed by the care (her daughter) Marian and (her son in law) Anthony gave to her. This day three weeks ago I went up to visit her after the ten o clock mass here. We brought her communion and we anointed her. And I said 'I hear you have a big birthday coming up.' And she had a lovely big smile. I said 'when were you born?.' She said 'the 24th of July 1916.' She was full of joy living life to the full. It was wonderful to see the type of person she was. She was always a lady with a great sense of fun. She loved people and she loved chatting with them. She kept herself informed with current affairs. Radio Eireann and Liveline. She was always one step ahead with the quick retort.' Offertory gifts at the 10am mass included holy water signifying her deep faith, a 'talking book', seeds to represent her love of gardening and a picture of Sarah with her family on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Meanwhile, as a young woman Sarah worked in Foxrock in Dublin where she was employed as a housekeeper. She met her husband Tom Coyle at a dance. He was a native of Cavan who worked as a postman until ill health set in in his late fifties. The couple lived in Drumcondra. They had four children two of whom died as newborns. Mrs Coyle became the oldest person in Ireland following the death on March 20th last in Letterkenny in Co Donegal of 109 year old Ruby Druce. Mrs Coyle is survived by her two adult children, her son in law, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends. She was pre deceased by eight of her nine siblings. She was laid to rest in Glasnevin cemetery in Dublin.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anne-Marie to perform at opening show of Women's Rugby World Cup
Anne-Marie will headline the opening show of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, performing at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, ahead of the England vs USA opening match. (Image: Supplied) Global pop star Anne-Marie will headline the opening show of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in the North East, it has been revealed. The performance will take place at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, just before England faces the USA in the tournament's opening match, on August 22 . Advertisement Fans can purchase tickets now through The show is presented by O2, and O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers can enter a ballot for a chance to meet Anne-Marie through the Priority app until August 4. Anne-Marie said: "I'm so excited to perform at the Opening Show presented by O2 and be part of this massive moment for women's sport. "Now that I've got a daughter of my own, it means even more to be involved in something that shows the next generation that they can do anything. "I know Sunderland is going to be going crazy, and I can't wait to be part of it." Advertisement Sarah Massey, managing director of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, said: "Anne-Marie is an exciting British singer-songwriter celebrated for her powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and genre-blending pop hits, and we are thrilled that she will be opening Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on 22 August in Sunderland. "Her music often delves into themes of empowerment, love, and personal growth, resonating with what rugby brings to its communities around the world." Anne-Marie, known for chart-topping singles including 2002, Friends, and Rockabye, will bring her signature energy to a global stage. The performance is produced by Live Nation and marks the start of six weeks of international rugby, with 16 teams competing across eight venues in England. Advertisement READ MORE: Gareth Griffiths, director of partnerships and sponsorship at Virgin Media O2, said: "It's impossible to overstate the importance of this tournament for women's rugby, and the opening match is a landmark moment for sports fans everywhere. "O2 is proud to play its part as an official partner of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and to celebrate the opening match the best way we know how – bringing the worlds of music and sport together." More than 330,000 tickets have already been sold, with prices starting at £5 for children and £10 for adults.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anne-Marie didn't want to be left alone in her house amid postnatal anxiety battle
Anne-Marie's postnatal anxiety was "so bad" she didn't want to be left alone following the birth of her first child. The Baby Don't Hurt Me singer has daughter Seven, 17 months, and a son, two months, with her rapper husband Slowthai. Following Seven's birth, the 34-year-old star was diagnosed with postnatal anxiety, which she hadn't heard of before, and six months later she went through postnatal depression. Speaking to Scott Mills on The Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, she said: "I actually had anxiety so bad when I first had Seven and I didn't want to be left alone. "I was like, 'Don't leave the house, don't go there, don't go there.' "And I didn't know there was such thing as postnatal anxiety. I only knew about postnatal depression. So I was like, 'Oh, OK, that's a new one.' "So then I learned all about that, and then I went through postnatal depression. And that was about six months after Seven was born." Anne-Marie now attends a therapy session once a week, and while she has had a "rollercoaster" relationship with it, therapy has become her "best friend". She said: "You know what, therapy and me, that's a rollercoaster as well, because I started in lockdown, and I've done it consistently, and then I felt like I was OK, and I stopped doing it. "And then I made the third album, and I was like, 'I don't need therapy anymore. I'm fine.' "Then I had Seven and then I was like, 'OK, I'm sorry if you saw any of the interviews where I said I don't need you anymore, can I have you back?!' So now I do it again once a week." Asked if there was any advice she would give to anyone going through something similar, she said: "Probably speak to someone. "Because I just felt like, 'Oh, this is just how I'm supposed to feel.' "Because, you know, my hormones are all over the place, and I'm tired, but my iron was low, so tiredness was coming from my iron deficiency. "It's like there's so many other options to what it could be than just being you're a mum now, you know, so therapy is my best friend. "But also tell people, because I never asked for help, and that's why I got so tired, right? And people think that you're sweet, when you're pretending to be OK." Anne-Marie now feels like her brain is returning to "normal" after being "rewired", and she is "happy again". She added: "I look different. I feel different. My brain is rewired. I swear everything has changed. "I just feel like now I'm slowly getting my brain back to normal. Well, it wasn't normal in the first place, bear in mind! "But it feels like I actually feel happy again. It's weird, because obviously I'm happy that I've had children, and I love them."
