Person: Christy Dignam

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<p>Johnny Depp carrying Shane MacGowan's coffin after his funeral mass in Nenagh earlier this month' Picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>

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Colin Sheridan: The young, the old, the brave and the bold who passed away in 2023

Colin Sheridan remembers just a few of the great people we lost this year.

<p>We are lessened by every death, and this year we also mourned larger-than-life people including Teddy McCarthy, Sinéad O'Connor, Shane MacGowan, and Frank Twomey. Picture: iStock/Getty</p>

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Irish Examiner view: A moment to remember the loved ones we lost this year

<p>Christy Dignam: People responded to his authenticity and honesty. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Irish Examiner view: RIP Christy Dignam, the voice of Dublin

FILE PHOTO The family of Aslan singer Christy Dignam have announced that he is now receiving palliative care END

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Christy Dignam: ‘I've done an awful lot and there's still a little bit more to do’

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Irish Examiner View: Outpouring of affection for Christy Dignam

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Family confirms Christy Dignam receiving palliative care at home

Monday TV Tips: Are you ok there, Happy Pear? — on Ireland's Fittest Family?

And Raiders of the Lost Ark is on this afternoon, followed by Tommy Tiernan, and a David Bowie tribute

Mon, 27 Dec, 2021

Cork balladeer Roy Buckley: breaking the American market

Cork singer/songwriter, Roy Buckley, has been described by Phil Coulter as "the last of the great balladeers." The thirty-three year old singer from Ballyvolane, whose recently released single reached No. 2 in the iTunes charts in Ireland, is proud of the accolade.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

'I'll never see his face again': Christy Dignam on losing father to Covid-19

Christy Dignam has opened up about losing his father to Covid-19.

Sat, 16 May, 2020

This week's Late Late Show guests announced

Kodaline will be in the studio, performing their new single, and a special version of High Hopes.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Bagpiper Christy continues to play his tune at Covid-19 funerals

A lone bag-piper who has played at several Covid-19 related and non related deaths is both “honoured and heartbroken” to and for the bereaved families.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

An Post book awards celebrate best Irish writing

Kevin Barry, Jamie Heaslip, Donal Skehan and Andrea Corr are just some of the people shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards

Thu, 24 Oct, 2019

The Late Late Show lineup is revealed...

Friday's Late Late Show has been revealed...

Thu, 12 Sep, 2019

New portrait of Phil Lynott to take centre stage in exhibition

Claire Guinan’s exhibition includes a new painting of Phil Lynott, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2019

Aslan fan slams fellow concert-goers for 'lack of respect shown to Christy'

"I've never seen a lack of respect for a performer like I saw last night"

Fri, 02 Aug, 2019

Christy Dignam's joy as cure found for his rare cancer

Singer Christy Dignam has revealed that a cure has been found for the rare cancer he was diagnosed with.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2019

Cork hit high notes as crazy world of Waterford continues

The throb and womp from the Marquee provided the mood music, literally, on Saturday night to the end of an odd week in the hurling championship.

Mon, 10 Jun, 2019

Aslan’s commanding Live at the Marquee set brings back memories of Ireland's coming of age

As Aslan’s set climaxed with This Is, chants of “Olé, Olé, Olé,” rang around the Marquee in appreciation.

Sun, 09 Jun, 2019

Andrew Cassidy to hand over tiny Meath pub that hosted megastars

The man who brought huge international singers like Jon Bon Jovi and Paul Heaton to his tiny pub in Co Meath over the last 10 years will pull his last pint on New Year's Eve.

Fri, 29 Dec, 2017

Here are Ireland’s most watched YouTube videos of 2017

Ireland’s most watched videos of 2017 have been announced by YouTube.

Wed, 06 Dec, 2017

Cancer survivors to create arc of light across Dublin Bay

Cancer survivors and their supporters are set to create an arc of light across Dublin city this evening to raise funds for cancer support services.

Sun, 08 Oct, 2017

The Shape I’m In: Brenda Donohue

“Last week I cried at ‘The Young Offenders’ movie... happy tears”

Fri, 14 Jul, 2017

Here’s what everyone thought of last night’s Christy Dignam documentary

Viewers and fans praised the star for his bravery, honesty and overall inspiration.

Thu, 13 Jul, 2017

MORNING BULLETIN: Investigation into child's death; Páirc Uí Chaoimh opening brings financial boost

Here's your morning news bulletin.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2017

Aslan singer Christy Dignam opens up about sexual abuse, drug addiction and cancer

Christy Dignam opens up about his regrets on fatherhood and the ongoing impact of sexual abuse he suffered at six-years-old in a new documentary.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2017

Here's what to watch on TV this week

Des O’Driscoll highlights what is not to be missed this week on the box. 

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

Irish musicians rally together for Olympia House show aid of Pieta House

Tickets, priced just €20, are on sale now.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

This is who we'll be seeing on Friday night’s Late Late Show

Finbar Furey is 70! We feel old.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Files explaining why girl was not removed are missing

The HSE is missing vital files explaining why a decision to remove ‘Grace’ from an abusive foster home in 1996 was ignored after one of the alleged abusers contacted the Department of Health.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

‘Mrs Brown paid for my house’, says star Rory Cowan

Comedian Rory Cowan said Mrs Brown’s Boys paid for his house.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

Christy Dignam has lost none of his fighting spirit

Chemotherapy has allowed the Aslan singer to get back gigging, and he intends to make the most of every moment, writes Ed Power

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Best of the Week's TV (Aug 10-16)

This week's highlights include Cracking Crime, which revisits the murder of a prison officer from Kerry.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2013

Bono pitches in to aid Dignam’s cancer fight

U2 frontman Bono will lend his voice to the fundraising campaign for the medical bills of Aslan singer Christy Dignam — even though he will be in New York.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

Best of the week's TV

The Voice of Ireland semi-final and an eventful week on Fair City feature in our highlights for April 20-26

Sat, 20 Apr, 2013

Community marks 10 years of Ballymun drugs project

A community festival to mark the 30th anniversary of Ireland's oldest drugs project will take place today at the Plaza in Ballymun in Dublin.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2011

Aslan depart for tour of Australia

Aslan will depart for their first Australian tour today.

Tue, 21 Sep, 2010

Aslan star reveals how sex abuse sparked heroin addiction

ROCK band front man, Christy Dignam, has spoken of how his sexual abuse as a child contributed to his heroin addiction as an adult.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2009

Cork Week promises star studded crew

WHILE the flapping sails of hundreds of yachts will provide a massive spectacle off Crosshaven in July, there is also plenty of events lined up to entertain the landlubber.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2008

Appeals raise €130,000 in three days for Beslan siege victims

THE organisers of two separate appeals for the people of Beslan have raised an extraordinary €130,000 in just three days.

Fri, 10 Sep, 2004