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Extra.ie
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Michael Flatley has his say on potential Áras bid
Michael Flatley has revealed that he's 'not ruling out' a run for the Presidency. It seems that every seven years, the Riverdance maestro and businessman is a name that comes up to run for the race to the Áras, something that never appears to materialise each time. However, Michael — who can run as he has Irish citizenship despite being born in the USA — has finally admitted that he's taking the idea somewhat seriously, saying that he's been approached by a number of people. Michael Flatley has revealed that he's 'not ruling out' a run for the Presidency. Pic: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images 'I've not made the decision, but I have a team of advisers that are advising me on this,' Michael told Brendan O'Connor on Saturday. 'I have a huge business to run. I have an army of dancers counting on me to make a living. I have a whiskey company, a beautiful young wife and son that I want to spend time with. 'If I thought that I could be of benefit to the Irish people and make maybe more importantly, if I thought I could be a voice of the Irish people – right now, I don't think they have a voice – not a true proper deep voice that you know that speaks their language.' Michael has said that he's been approached to go for the Presidency, but didn't confirm or deny going for the role once Michael D Higgins' term ends in November — adding that he has met foreign dignitaries as a promotion of Riverdance. Pic: David Rose/REX/Shutterstock Michael admitted that he's aware of the role being ceremonial for the most part, saying: 'It's a statesman's role, but I spent the last 30 years of my life touring the world promoting Ireland and Irish culture.' and added that he's met loads of foreign dignitaries to promote Ireland without a ceremonial role. 'I've met them all. I've met the Bushes, the Obamas, Trump, Putin, I've met the Clintons. I've met the king and queen of England. I've met the king and queen of Sweden and of Spain. I've met all those people on a more cultural front, more to promote the country. And I think maybe that's what the job of president is all about.' Michael isn't the only one who has been approached to go for the Presidency — albeit in a far more casual manner — as Imelda May revealed that she was asked to go for it by her friend, Shane MacGowan's widow Victoria Mary Clarke. Imelda May (right) also said that her friend Victoria Mary Clarke (left) approached her about running — before she immediately ruled herself out. Pic: Instagram/Imelda May. 'I had my friend Victoria Mary Clarke, she was up at my house saying 'you have to run for president,'' Imelda told Anna Geary on the Ray D'Arcy Show — but immediately ruled herself out. 'I'm not going to do it. I'm madly in love with this place and the people,' she said, before she was pressed by Anna to do so, where she joked 'Oh will you stop?' Two official candidates have been confirmed earlier this week, with Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness and Independent TD Catherine Connolly officially receiving nominations, as the latter launched her campaign. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald also refused to rule herself out of the running after initially denying that she'd go for the role, while Joe Duffy ruled himself out after the Labour Party approached him. Other names that have been floated about recently include former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner, who could emerge on the ticket under the Fianna Fáil banner.
RTÉ News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Imelda May 'fine and resting' after hospital stay
Imelda May has told fans she is "fine and resting" as she thanked the staff of St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin for taking "the best care of me" last week. In a post on Instagram, the singer and actress wrote: "So I ended up in St Vincent's University Hospital last week for a few days. I'm fine now and healing well but I must say a huge thanks (sic) you to all the Amazing people that took the best care of me. Absolute legends. (Pictures are a few of those legends) "Forever grateful. Imelda X "p.s. I'm fine and resting and with all your warm good vibes flying my way I'll be fighting fit for play rehearsals next week." Imelda May returns to Dublin's 3Olympia Theatre from Tuesday 29 July for a new run of performances of the acclaimed one-woman show Mother of All the Behans.
Extra.ie
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Imelda May shares shock update after health scare
Irish singer Imelda May has surprised fans with an unexpected health update, revealing she recently spent a few days in hospital. Imelda revealed she was recently hospitalised just days before her 51st birthday. In the shock update shared on Instagram, the Dublin-born star thanked the staff at St Vincent's University Hospital, calling them 'absolute legends' for giving her the 'best care' during her brief stay. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Imelda May (@imeldaofficial) While she chose not to disclose the reason behind her hospitalisation, Imelda expressed heartfelt gratitude to the staff who cared for her during her stay. Taking to Instagram, the singer posted photos of some of the hospital team who brought her meals and kept her company, as well as a beautiful bouquet of flowers she received during her recovery. Sharing the update, she wrote: 'So I ended up in St Vincent's University Hospital last week for a few days. Imelda May. Pic: VIP Ireland 'I'm fine now and healing well but I must say a huge thanks you to all the amazing people that took the best care of me. 'Absolute legends. (Pictures are a few of those legends). Forever grateful. Imelda X. 'P.s. I'm fine and resting and with all your warm good vibes flying my way I'll be fighting fit for play rehearsals next week.' Fans and friends flooded the comments with well wishes and messages of support, also taking time to commend the dedicated healthcare workers who looked after the star.
Dublin Live
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Imelda May 'forever grateful' to St Vincent's staff after time in hospital
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Singer Imelda May has revealed she was hospitalised last week. The mother-of-one shared with her followers on social media that she ended up being hospitalised in St Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. The Dubliner posted a few pictures of her time in her room. Captioning a series of pictures of staff from St Vincent's Hospital who took care of her, Imelda said: "So I ended up in St Vincent's University Hospital last week for a few days." Despite choosing not to disclose what happened to her, Imelda went on to reassure fans that she is now "fine" and recovering well. "I'm fine now and healing well but I must say a huge thanks you to all the amazing people that took the best care of me. Absolute legends. Pictures are a few of those legends. Forever grateful. Imelda X." It is the second time Imelda has found herself in hospital in recent years. In 2022, Imelda was forced to postpone a gig after her doctor ordered her to take a break after she suffered from exhaustion. In a snap, she said at the time: "I'm getting a flood of well wishes. Thank you so much. I'm not seriously ill. "It's what I call 'road rot' lots of bits going wrong. Too often have tests and treatments while going full pace. "Physically exhausted. Just following Drs advice and taking time to heal. I won't be long. Imelda." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. 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. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I ended up in hospital', reveals Irish singer in shock health update as star hails ‘absolute legends' for ‘best care'
IRISH singer Imelda May has given fans a shock health update as she revealed she recently had a brief hospital stint. The popular singer has one child, 13-year-old Violet, who she shares with her ex-husband Darrel Higham. 3 Imelda May recently had a brief hospital stint Credit: Getty Images - Getty 3 The 51-year-old recently spent a few days in St Vincent's University Hospital 3 The Dublin-born singer took to her Instagram to thank the hospital's staff Credit: Instagram The Dublin-born singer spent much of last week in St Vincent's University Hospital for a brief health scare. The health scare came just days before she was set to celebrate her 51st birthday. Although she didn't reveal what caused her to end up in hospital, Imelda took time to thank all the hospital staff who cared for her. Taking to her Instagram, Imelda shared pics of different staff who brought her food and kept her company during her stay. Read more on imelda may She also showed the gorgeous bunch of flowers that were gifted to her during her stay. Sharing the update with fans, she wrote: "So I ended up in St Vincent's University Hospital last week for a few days. "I'm fine now and healing well but I must say a huge thanks you to all the amazing people that took the best care of me. "Absolute legends. (Pictures are a few of those legends). Forever grateful. Imelda X. Most read in Celebrity "P.s. I'm fine and resting and with all your warm good vibes flying my way I'll be fighting fit for play rehearsals next week." Friends and fans of the singer flocked to her comment section to praise the hard-working nurses and to wish Imelda a speedy recovery. Imelda May on Late Late Toy Show RTE presenter Poet Nikita Gill gushed: "So sorry to hear you've been unwell, Imelda, hope you recover well and quickly! x." Another fan added: "Get better Imelda May. We need your brilliance." BIG GIG Recently Imelda was Imelda split with Darrel back in 2015 — after being married for more than 13 years. Darrel, 55, and Imelda reunited on stage in early May in front of 10,000 punters at the Viva Rockabilly weekend in the US. Darrel told The Irish Sun: 'I was delighted to be back up on stage playing with Imelda again. 'It was a special show where
