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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Enya leaves fans stunned as she makes first public appearance in eight years amid her reclusive life
Enya has left fans stunned as she recently made her first public appearance in eight years. The Irish singer-songwriter, 64, known for her reclusive lifestyle, enjoyed a rare night out earlier this month as she was snapped at a wedding in Donegal, northwest Ireland. The Orinoco Flow hitmaker smiled for the photo as she posed alongside her sister Moya Brennan, brother-in-law Tim Jarvis and members of the Irish dance group, Donegal Dancers. Dressed up for the nuptials at Drumhalla House, Enya looked fabulous in a black lace top and chic white midi skirt which she teamed with black heels and silver jewellery. The performer, who ventured out of the Dublin castle she shares with her cats, wore her raven locks in a chic fringed style and highlighted her features with a subtle palette of make-up. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The image was shared to the Donegal Dancer's official Facebook page, as well as on Reddit, with fans quick to comment on how great Enya looked. They penned: 'She looks great after another decade! And her outfit, of course, is totally enya coded.' 'Good to see our Enya. Moya is looking great too.' 'Omg, I'm so happy to see her finally.' 'Wow she looks great! She gained a bit of weight and it really suits her. Makes her look younger.' 'She looks so lovely here, but girl drop the mixtape already omg it's been 10 years.' Enya's last public appearance was at the 2017 Grammy Awards. The performer has maintained a reclusive existence since she shot to super-stardom following the release of her global hit Orinoco Flow (Sail Away) in 1988. The image was shared to the Donegal Dancer's official Facebook page, as well as on Reddit, with fans quick to comment on how great Enya looked Her next door neighbour is U2 frontman Bono and in a rare televised appearance on This Morning in 2016 she joked that the rocker popped round to borrow sugar Enya, who is renowned for her ethereal vocals, lives in the impressive Ayesha Castle in Killiney, south Dublin, which boasts stunning views of the Irish Sea. She purchased the building for £2.5 million in 1997 and currently lives alone with only her cats for company. Her next door neighbour is U2 frontman Bono and in a rare televised appearance on This Morning in 2016 she joked that the rocker popped round to borrow sugar. She previously told The Guardian: 'It's very castle on the exterior, but it's very much a home inside. It's actually a very small castle and I fell in love with it' Her unique brand of music is created in collaboration with producer Nicky Ryan, 67, and his lyricist wife Roma. The Irish songstress is her country's best-selling solo artist and has released nine studio albums, selling an estimated 75-80 million records worldwide. She's recorded in 10 different languages including in Lord of the Rings creator JRR Tolkien's Sindarin and Quenya, as well as a language created by herself and her songwriters called Loxian. The star's success is an anomaly in an industry where constant touring, heavy radio play and public appearances are usually required to return strong record sales. An industry insider told The Sun: 'Throughout the music business there's no one else who is so successful about whom so little is known. She doesn't socialise, she's barely seen out of the house, there aren't any clues in her lyrics about her life.' Enya's last public appearance was at the 2017 Grammy Awards [pictured] However, she has vehemently defended her lifestyle and approach to music. 'It's not a hanging offence not wanting to go to nightclubs,' said the singer. 'What happened to choice? My choice is that after a certain amount of promotion, I feel it gets very false and then I'm not interested. 'When the album has been out for, say, 10 months, people will start focusing on me and I really don't want that. I love the music to be known, but I'm not after fame for myself.' She told The Independent that she had 'never tried to create an enigma' but has always been an independent person. Her passion for music has had an impact on her love-life, although music is what's most important to her. She previously said: '...there have been… relationships. It's quite hard to have someone accept that – well, not that they are second to the music, but that I do need a certain amount of space for it. And even though the person will understand that at the beginning, there is something like jealousy towards the music after a while.' Hailing from a musical family, Enya became a member of the Celtic folk band Clannad in 1980 but left just two years later to pursue a solo career. While each of her records through the nineties sold well, she had a boost in sales following the 9/11 terror attacks when her song Only Time, from her album A Day Without Rain (2000), was used by CNN to accompany clips of shocking footage from the attacks. Her distinguished career has seen her win four Grammy awards as well as an Oscar nomination and Golden Globe gong for May It Be, a song she wrote for Lord of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Irish Independent
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Daniel O'Donnell to lead fundraising concert to rebuild church destroyed by fire in Donegal
The Teach Pobail Mhuire in Doirí Beaga, a Catholic church in the Diocese of Raphoe, was gutted in an overnight fire on Easter Monday. Gardaí assisted local fire services at the scene of the fire. A cordon was established and a number of nearby properties were evacuated while the fire was brought under control. Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire. A GoFundMe campaign has already raised more than €58,000 to help fund the church's rebuild. However, a number of well known stars have come together to hold a fundraising concert for the church. Daniel O'Donnell, Clannad's Moya Brennan, Altan's Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and local musicians will play a concert on Saturday night, April 26, 2025 at Teach Phaídí Óig in Croithlí, Co Donegal. A spokesperson for the event said, 'As many of you know, our beloved parish chapel in Gweedore Doirí Beaga was tragically destroyed by fire — a place where we celebrated life's most important moments, a symbol of faith, family, and hope for generations. 'Now, it's time to give back to the place that gave us so much. 'We are hosting a Fundraiser and Volunteer night to support the rebuilding of our chapel and to renew the spirit that holds our parish together. 'Join us — whether by donating, volunteering, or simply sharing your support. 'All are welcome. 'Please spread the word, and let's come together.' Doors will open at 7pm and everyone is welcome. The church was built in 1972 and is one of the biggest in the Raphoe diocese.
Irish Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardai examine 'fire flash' at scene of devastating church fire
Gardai are examining a 'fire flash' which was seen on CCTV footage downloaded as part of the investigation into the devastating fire which destroyed a Co Donegal church. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the blaze which completely gutted St Mary's Church in Derrybeg in the early hours of Monday morning last. CCTV has been harvested from numerous nearby buildings in a bid to build up a picture of what may have caused the blaze. The footage is also being studied closely to examine any vehicles or persons who may have been in the area at the time of the blaze which started around 4am. One aspect of the footage is the discovery of a 'fire flash' in the very early stages of the blaze. A Garda source said investigators are trying to determine if this was the cause of the blaze or if this was as a consequence of a fire which had already started in the building. Once established, the blaze quickly took hold of the building and was hastened by the vast wooden panelling which made up the ceiling of the church building. Fire crews from five different stations fought the blaze throughout the night but the building was left a shell. The road leading to the church remains cordoned off by Gardai as investigations continue. When asked for an update on their investigation into the fire, a spokesperson for the Garda Press Office said "Gardaí assisted local fire services at the scene of a fire at a premises in Doirí Beaga (Derrybeg), Co. Donegal shortly after 4am on Monday 21st April, 2025. "A cordon was established and a number of nearby properties were evacuated while the fire was brought under control. There were no injuries. The scene has been preserved for technical examination." Meanwhile, fundraising efforts to help rebuild the church are gathering momentum. Daniel O'Donnell, Clannad's Moya Brennan and Altan's Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh have vowed to play at a concert this Saturday night at Teach Phaídí Óig in Crolly to help raise funds. A GoFundMe page set up earlier this week has amassed more than €58,000 in pledges.
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Daniel O'Donnell to lead all-star concert to help rebuild tragic Donegal church
St Mary's Church in Derrybeg, Gaoth Dobhair was gutted when fire ripped through the building in the early hours of Monday morning last. Investigations are still ongoing into the cause of the blaze with Garda forensic experts still sifting through the ashes of the once stunning octagonal-shaped church. A Go Fund Me campaign has already raised more than €40,000 towards the rebuild of the church. Now a star-studded concert is set to add even more funds towards the cost of the rebuild. As well as Daniel O'Donnell, Clannad's Moya Brennan and Altan's Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh have vowed to play at the concert this Saturday night at Teach Phaídí Óig in Crolly. A spokesperson for the organisers said: "As many of you know, our beloved parish chapel in Gweedore Doirí Beaga was tragically destroyed by fire — a place where we celebrated life's most important moments, a symbol of faith, family, and hope for generations. "Now, it's time to give back to the place that gave us so much. "We are hosting a Fundraiser and Volunteer night to support the rebuilding of our chapel and to renew the spirit that holds our parish together. Join us — whether by donating, volunteering, or simply sharing your support. "Every hand, every heart, every small act of kindness will bring us closer to seeing our chapel rise once more." Parish Priest of St Mary's, Fr Brian O'Fearraigh, said the church will rise from the ashes again. 'We are a resilient community and will stand together to support one another in this moment of deep grief and sorrow,' the statement read. 'We will rebuild our church with a renewed hope for a brighter future," he said.
BreakingNews.ie
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Daniel O'Donnell to lead concert to help rebuild burnt Donegal church
Daniel O'Donnell and a host of other stars are to appear at a concert to raise funds to rebuild a Co Donegal church burned to the ground in a mystery fire last weekend. St Mary's Church in Derrybeg, Gaoth Dobhair was gutted when fire ripped through the building in the early hours of Monday morning last. Advertisement Investigations are still ongoing into the cause of the blaze with Garda forensic experts still sifting through the ashes of the once stunning octagonal-shaped church. A Go Fund Me campaign has already raised more than €40,000 towards the rebuild of the church. Now a star-studded concert is set to add even more funds towards the cost of the rebuild. As well as Daniel O'Donnell, Clannad's Moya Brennan and Altan's Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh have vowed to play at the concert this Saturday night at Teach Phaídí Óig in Crolly. Advertisement A spokesperson for the organisers said "As many of you know, our beloved parish chapel in Gweedore Doirí Beaga was tragically destroyed by fire — a place where we celebrated life's most important moments, a symbol of faith, family, and hope for generations. "Now, it's time to give back to the place that gave us so much. "We are hosting a Fundraiser and Volunteer night to support the rebuilding of our chapel and to renew the spirit that holds our parish together. Join us — whether by donating, volunteering, or simply sharing your support. "Every hand, every heart, every small act of kindness will bring us closer to seeing our chapel rise once more." The shell of the charred remains of St Marys Church in Derrybeg which was destroyed by fire. Parish Priest of St Mary's, Fr Brian O'Fearraigh, said the church will rise from the ashes again. 'We are a resilient community and will stand together to support one another in this moment of deep grief and sorrow,' the statement read. 'We will rebuild our church with a renewed hope for a brighter future," he said.
