Sinead O’Connor has cancelled all the dates on her 2012 comeback tour and announced that she is leaving the music business. She suffers from Bipolar disorder and has taken the decision after advice from doctors.

Her latest album, How About I Be Me (And You Be You)?, was released last month and was well received by fans and critics. She had been due to play 12 dates in North America as part of a worldwide tour to promote the album.

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Barney McKenna of The Dubliners dies aged 72

The legendary Dubliners banjo player Barney McKenna has died at the age of 72.

He collapsed at his home this morning and was later pronounced dead at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.

His family released the following statement: “The band, his family and friends would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support. Words cannot describe how we all feel.

“The greatest tenor banjo player of his generation, Barney spent his life travelling the world playing Irish music. He loved it. The world loved him. May he rest in peace.”

Tribute to Barney McKenna
McKenna and The Dubliners

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Sinead O’Connor joins dating agency after break-up

Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has revealed that she has joined a dating agency following the break-up of her marriage.

O’Connor, who had a number one hit with the Prince song, Nothing Compares 2 U, separate from her America husband Barry Herridge in December. The couple had only been married for two weeks.

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