Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor has revealed that she will be cancelling all of her forthcoming 2022 tour dates, following the unfortunate passing of her son Shane earlier this year.
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Some of O’Connor’s cancelled live dates include a performance at Heineken Big Top in Galway, Iveagh Gardens in Dublin, All Together Now in Portlaw and Bospop in the Netherlands.
O’Connor’s team issued a statement on the matter, saying: “This has not been an easy decision for Sinead but a decision she has had to make for her own health and well being at this time. We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Sinead’s worldwide agency ICM who have handled this with the utmost respect and dignity and have worked tirelessly… We would also extend our gratitude for the continuing support and understanding of local and international promoters. Thank you also to Sinead’s friends and fans whose support and understanding we hold in the highest esteem throughout this period. The love being shown has been a source of great comfort and peace for Sinead.”
Shane O’ Connor, 17, passed in January after going missing from Newbridge in County Kildare, Ireland. Sinead O’Connor posted online regarding his death, according to NME: “26 hours after my son died in the so called care of the Irish State in the form of Tusla, I have yet to receive any contact from Tusla or their representatives. I was informed by Gardai of my son’s death and later I spoke with the GAL. No contact from Tusla is unacceptable.”
She later added on to her prior statement: “The issue is, we are a third world country…We have 12 beds in special care for suicidal teenagers. And no resources to save those who can’t manage life. 128 icu beds in the whole Country…Tusla did their best. We all did: and I am deeply sorry to have blamed anyone.”
We here at MXDWN UK offer our sincerest condolences to the O’Connor family in this deeply painful time. For anyone struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, there are numerous resources available for help and advice on the matter. You can take a look at the links below for more information.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
Young Minds
Time to Change
Samaritans
