Family confirms Christy Dignam receiving palliative care at home

Dignam's bandmates have shared an update on their upcoming gigs, including at Cork's Cyprus Avenue 

In September, the band announced that they would be cancelling their 40th-anniversary gig amid a health 'setback' for Dignam. Picture: Darragh Kane

The family of Aslan star Christy Dignam has announced that the singer is receiving palliative care at his home.

Last year, Aslan announced that they would not be able to play their 40th-anniversary show at Dublin’s 3Arena as Dignam had experienced a ‘setback’ with his ongoing medical treatment.