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Sunday World
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Celebs line up to congratulate singer Róisín O as she announces she is expecting first child
Posting a video on Instagram, Róisín played the song 'Take A Sexy Picture Of Me' by fellow Irish musician CMAT as the backdrop to her big reveal Roisin O announces she is expecting her first child Singer Róisín O revealed she is 'doing the family maker' this year as she announced she is expecting her first child with fiancé Gearóid O Dea. Posting a video on Instagram, Róisín played the song 'Take A Sexy Picture Of Me' by fellow Irish musician CMAT as the backdrop to her big reveal. In the video, Róisín cradles her baby bump, as she dances to the song that features the lyrics: "I did the butcher, I did the baker, I did the home and the family maker." 'Thanks @cmatbaby and @justsammorris for the deadly baby announcement music and choreograph,' Róisín posted. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content 'Amazing announcement!,' singer and songwriter Jennifer Stratton replied. 'Congratulations!' Podcaster Nicola Barden added: 'Girl, I had no idea, congrats Baby O.' Sile seoige declared: 'Thee best pregnancy announcement ever!! Comhghairdeachas libh beirt xxxx 'Omg!,' another excited reply reads: 'This is the most beautiful news!!!! HUGE congratulations to you both!!! I could not be more happy for you.' Róisín O who was engaged to Gearóid in Cavan last year is the daughter of legendary singer Mary Black. Her brother is Danny O'Reilly of The Coronas fame, while her dad, Joe O'Reilly, is the owner of Dara Records. She also has another brother who is a civil engineer. She showcased her beautiful engagement ring with a snapshot from the jacuzzi at Cabu Cabins where Gearoid popped the question She wrote at the time: "Made some beautiful life decisions this weekend …Can't stop smiling, we're engaged!" The couple first met when they were just 14-years-of-age, while away at Irish college and began dating at 17. They parted ways in their twenties before, as Róisín said, they 'found their way back to each other' towards the end of lockdown, with her telling Evoke in October 2024 that she's 'in my happy-ending era'.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Gutted' say revellers as popular Irish summer festival with major artists ‘taking a break'
FANS have been left "gutted" as the popular seaside festival has announced it will not be returning this summer. 5 The festival has grown from a few hundred people to selling out to 5,000 right on the beach front Credit: 5 Festival-goers came from all over to enjoy the waves and music Credit: 5 Crowds enjoyed artists like Bastille, The Coronas and many more Credit: The festival that started in 2008 is "taking a break" this year. In a post on Facebook, organisers said: "Sorry for having been so quiet on here. "But we have some news. Sea Sessions is taking a break in 2025. The crew are working away on exciting plans and hope to be back to you with more information soon. READ MORE ON TRAVEL "Thanks for your support, the good wishes and all the messages." Many lovers of Sea Sessions flooded the comments with their disappointment at the recent news. One fan said: "Gutted, but hopefully bigger and better in 2026." Another echoed: "Lots of festivals taking a break & waiting for a turn around in trends. Most read in Beach "The bottom line is people don't have the same amount of disposable income with the high living costs in this country….. and it's only getting worse by the year. "I've seen the changes in trends in the bar & venue the last 4/5 years… scary…." Waterpark to have Wave Festival this summer Organiser Ray O'Donoghue has formally stepped down from his role with the Donegal-based Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival. He has told the public that he is taking time to dedicate himself full-time to supporting and developing Dublin's night-time culture. He said: "Sea Sessions has been a huge part of that journey, and I've loved seeing it grow into one of the country's best-loved festivals. "But now, I feel the time is right to focus fully on my role with Dublin City Council. "I'm excited to play a part in reimagining how the city comes alive after dark - with safer, more inclusive, accessible, and vibrant options for everyone." Over the years, the popular surf and music event has hosted many famous artists. With last year's line-up including Cian Ducrot, Johnny Marr, Jazzy, Jake Bugg, Amble, Kingfishr, Jerry Fish and Lea Hart. In 2012, The Coronas, one of Ireland's biggest bands of recent years, saw a packed out Main Stage tent. Even the president was in attendance as he enjoyed the music among the huge crowds. Artists like Bastille, Tinie Tempah and even Dizzee Rascal have all taken to the Donegal stage over the last few years. Fans shouldn't be too worried as the 5 The festival is a blend of good music and surfing Credit: 5 Sea sessions is a famous music and surf festival in Bundoran, Donegal Credit:
RTÉ News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Picture This to open Live at the Marquee Cork's 20th run
Picture This will kick off Live at the Marquee Cork 2025, which marks the 20th anniversary of the summer music festival. The rock band will open the festival when they take to the stage on Wednesday, 25 June. The Coronas, Christy Moore, The Waterboys, Olly Murs, Kingfishr, Amble, The Mary Wallopers and Cian Ducrot are among the musical acts also set to perform this year. Comedians Dara Ó Briain, Tommy Tiernan and Michael McIntyre and former footballer Roy Keane in conversation with Roddy Doyle are also on this year's billing. The first artist to ever play Live at the Marquee was the legendary Brian Wilson at the festival's inception in 2005, in which the Marquee hosted 12 shows. Since then, over 1,750,000 people have attended gigs at the annual festival. This year, Live at the Marquee Cork will host a record-breaking 28 shows.
What's On
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
The Script to headline Late Late Paddy's Party at Media City Amphitheatre
Going back to the corner where we first saw them… In the league table of party-heavy holidays, St. Patrick's Day surely has to hold the crown. Mardi Gras has more than earned a respectable second place and – based off the Instagram footage alone – that Spanish festival where they relish in pelting each other with ripe tomatoes must take home the bronze. But this year St. Patrick's Day AKA The Feast of Saint Patrick AKA St. Paddy's Day (which, fun fact, celebrates the day, the Christian missionary who chased all the allegorical snakes out of Ireland, died) falls during Ramadan. Because it wouldn't be right to host a big St. Patrick's Day event during this special and reverent time for the region – McGettigan's has deferred its merry-making and scheduled in a 'Late Late Paddy's Party' instead. Taking place on April 12 at everyone's favourite alfresco live music hub, Media City Amphitheatre, the Late Late Paddy's Party will feature a full, sun-soaked day of live music, food trucks, pop-up bars, and a county-sized serving of signature McGettigan's craic. Topping the bill are iconic Irish rockers and possibly the world's most prolific pensmiths of the 'maybe I should call her' break-up genre, The Script. You may remember them from such lyrically dense, heartbreak anthems as The Man Who Can't Be Moved, Breakeven, If You Could See Me Now and For The First Time . Another of their chart-topping hits, Hall of Fame – isn't about domestic disharmony, but it does ring with exactly the sort of spirit-affirming positivity you might seek after a particularly nasty trip to Splitsville. But, when all is said and done, Donny and the boys' songs are so deliciously catchy, it really doesn't matter how complicated your relationship status is. Speaking of catchy… Also taking part in the 12-hour, grass-top festival are The Coronas, known for a banger back catalogue that includes San Diego Song, Heroes or Ghosts and Addicted To Progress . And with even more top live music talent still to be announced, this really will be a soothing sound bath of acoustic awesomeness. Early bird tickets are live now and priced at just Dhs249, available from Fant Pit tickets are priced at Dhs499. There's a premium seating and hospitality package (five drinks and one food item) available at Dhs599. And brunch and concert combos can be found, twinning the open-air revelling with F&B inclusions at McGettigan's JLT, Ibn Battuta Gate and DWTC for Dhs449 (or Souk Madinat for Dhs599). The Late Late Paddy's Party starts at midday, so make sure you get down to Media City Amphitheatre early to claim your dance patch on the grass. Because once we've got ours, we're not moving… We're not moooooovin… yeah. Media City Amphitheatre, midday to midnight, from Dhs249. Images: Provided > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
