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Irish Examiner
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
The Script review: Scorcher in Limerick as Danny O'Donoghue and co thrill at Thomond Park
The Script, Musgrave Park, Limerick ★★★★☆ The Script paid a moving tribute to their deceased band member Mark Sheehan on their only Irish date of the year on Saturday before a sold-out crowd of 28,000 in Thomond Park, Limerick. 'I want to thank every single person in here for all of your prayers over the past year and a half,' said singer Danny O'Donoghue in reference to the guitarist and founding member who died in April 2023 following a short illness. 'I'm sure there's a big gig going on in the sky right now. We wish they were all here.' Before breaking into a passionate rendition of If You Could See Me Now, he dedicated the song to 'anybody who've lost somebody'. James Bay in Thomond Park. Picture: Kieran Ryan-Benson Earlier in the evening, Cork native Allie Sherlock had kicked off the festivities as concert-goers tried to cool themselves down with hand fans as temperatures reached 30C in the Treaty City. English singer James Bay was also on the bill, rolling out hits such as Let It Go and Hold Back The River, with the crowd singing along with every word. The Script's current line-up of O'Donoghue, Glen Power, Benjamin Seargent and Ben Weaver, walked to the stage at 8.40pm for their only Irish gig of the year, as part of their Satellite tour. As Superheroes started to play, O'Donoghue greeted those near the gates and blew kisses to the ones further away. 'Limerick, you can do better than that,' he teased. The band treated their fans to some of their biggest hits, including Six Degrees of Separation and Breakeven, all performed with boundless energy. O'Donoghue asked the public to sing The Man Who Can't Be Moved as loud as they could, so anyone 'who's not in here right now' could listen - a nod to those sitting outside the stadium, cheering from afar. The Script performing in Thomond Park. Picture: Kieran Ryan-Benson One lucky fan, Charlie, got to join O'Donoghue on stage as he sang a piano ballad to the 'love of his life', who was keeping an eye on him from the stands. Earlier this year, the 44-year-old Dublin vocalist tied the knot to French woman Anais Niang. As balloons were released in the air, the band got everyone moving on a well received cover of David Bowie's Let's Dance. For their encore, they offered three more songs, including hits Breakeven and Hall of Fame. A speech before the latter tune reminded the Limerick audience of the importance of live gigs such as this. 'These days, we just want connection,' said O'Donoghue. 'The connection that we feel here in Thomond Park.' As he encouraged everyone to join him in 'living each day like it's their last', he said: 'I want to dedicate this song to anybody who's going through hard times. Every time you hear this song from now on, you'll remember tonight.' The Script pass the baton to the Wolfe Tones on Sunday, as the folk veterans play their second gig in Thomond Park in recent days. It's all made for quite a weekend in Limerick. . Out and about in Thomond Park Friends Leanne Kelly and Julie O'Neill celebrate their joint birthday at the Script in Thomond Park. Pictures: Kieran Ryan-Benson Noel Furlong among the crowd at Thomond Park. A young fan appreciates a cold cup of water from event staff before the Script take to the stage. Ian and Kate Ryan from Bother, Co Limerick. Event staff handing out water to fans to help cool them down as temperatures soared in Thomond Park. A group of Script fans at Thomond Park. Trish Wade, Anne Marie O'Brien, Olivia O'Donnell, Joanne Brown, Pat Wade and Damien Browne from Ballyneety, Co Limerick. Freya O'Regan and Elena Courtney. Rachael Freaney, Megan Allace and Aoife O'Brien.
Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The Script emotional TRNSMT moment as Danny O'Donoghue pays tribute to dead bandmate
"I like to think there is a big festival up there and they are all drinking whisky" The Script's Danny O'Donoghue paid tribute to late bandmate Mark Sheehan as he performed If You Could See Me Now at the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow. Mark passed away in hospital after a short illness in 2023. Danny who got an huge response to songs including The Man Who Can't Be Moved during their set explained: 'It's always bittersweet. "Because the last time we were on stage, we had our bandmate and my best mate Mark on stage and he passed away. "I just wanted to say thank-you so much for all your thoughts and all your prayers and everything you've done to get us back performing again. "He would have absolutely loved this. Y'all know he's up there right now with every single person here, who's lost someone. I like to think there is a big festival up there and they are all drinking whisky, look down on us moving. It's big gig up on the sky. 'We know that they're not gone they still with us everyday in their hearts and minds.' In other TRNSMT news, Scottish rapper Bemz got his girlfriend's uncle up on stage to play bass during his song Mula. The Scottish rapper said he was given a similar opportunity to perform on stage with the Snuts when he began his career and wanted to pay it forward. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. His girlfriend's uncle was delighted with the opportunity as it made change from his day job in financial management. Scots rock band Twin Atlantic said they wanted to show 'solidarity with the people of Palestine' and other artists after one member sported a Palestina FC football top at the festival. Ross McNae wore the top alongside bandmate Sam McTrusty. The 150,000 revellers attending the festival over the weekend will be enjoying their favourite music in tropical weather, as a 32C heatwave is taking over the country. The line-up for tomorrow, July 12, includes Biffy Clyro, Fontaines D.C. and The Kooks, in what is expected to be the hottest day of the heatwave. And Sunday, July 13 will round off the event with Snow Patrol and Gracie Abrams gracing the stage in Glasgow Green. Saturday will see the heat wave peak, as the mercury is forecast to reach a searing 30C in the Dear Green Place. On this day, pollen levels are forecast as very high.
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."
RTÉ News
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
The Script pay tribute to late guitarist Mark Sheehan during Glastonbury set
The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue paid tribute to former band member Mark Sheehan during their Glastonbury performance. Guitarist Sheehan died aged 46 after a brief illness in April 2023 and had formed the band alongside O'Donoghue and drummer Glen Power. During their performance on the Pyramid Stage, O'Donoghue said: "There's one person I really wish was here to see this. He was on this 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 wanted to thank every single person here for keeping us going, for all your thoughts and all your prayers. Thank you so much "I know he's having a whisky right now looking down on us." He went on to dedicate the band's song If You Could See Me Now to Sheehan. The Script was formed in Dublin in 2001. Their eponymous debut album was released in 2008 and it went to number one in both the UK and Ireland. It featured hits such as We Cry, Breakeven, and The Man Who Can't Be Moved. Among their other studio albums are chart-topping LPs Science And Faith (2010) and Freedom Child (2017). Their most recent studio album, Satellites, was released in August 2024. O'Donoghue, 44, is also known for being one of the original coaches on reality TV competition series The Voice UK.
Extra.ie
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
The Script pay emotional tribute to late band member at Glastonbury
The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue paid tribute to his 'best mate' and former band member Mark Sheehan as the band performed at Glastonbury over the weekend. The former lead guitarist of the band was just 46 years old when he died following a brief illness. Earlier this year, The Script marked Mark's second anniversary with an emotional tribute online. The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue paid tribute to his 'best mate' and former band member Mark Sheehan as the band performed at Glastonbury over the weekend. Pic: ShaneDanny and Glen Power welcomed the addition of Ben Sargeant and Ben Weaver to the band following Mark's death, noting that the band would never be a three-piece again. On Saturday, the four performed on the Pyramid stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset, with Danny taking an opportunity to pay tribute to his late pal. 'There's one person I really wish was here to see this,' he told attendees, 'He was on this stage 17 years ago. We lost my best mate and the founding member of The Script, Mark Sheehan. @bbcradio2 @thescript_danny's touching 'If You Could See Me Now' tribute to bandmate Mark Sheehan was just perfect🧡 @thescripttok Watch on | Listen on @bbcsounds #Glastonbury #BBCGlasto ♬ original sound – BBC Radio 2 'I just wanted to thank every single person here for keeping us going, for all your thoughts and all your prayers. Thank you so much. Honestly. 'I know he's having a whiskey right now looking down on us. With that, I'm going to dedicate this song to him. This song is called If You Could See Me Now.' A clip of the bittersweet moment was shared by BBC Radio 2 to TikTok with fans taking to the comments sharing their own tributes to the late Mark. Mark Sheehan performing with The Script at Glastonbury in 2009. Pic: Harry Scott/Redferns One said: 'Danny you're such a nice guy he's defo looking over you all.' Another added: 'Love the script best Irish band aww Mark sadly missed. Love Danny he is defo looking down on you all.' A third commented: 'Thinking of yea RIP Mark xxxx.' Earlier this year marked two years since Mark had died with the band taking to social media to share an emotional tribute admitting it 'feels like yesterday we were in the studio working on the next tune.' They said: 'Your impact on this world will never be forgotten. And with each year your legend only grows further. We'll continue on what you started. Miss you brother x.'
