Sinead O’Connor has cancelled her upcoming gigs as she continues to grieve her tragic teenage son Shane.
In a statement yesterday, the singer’s management said the decision was not an easy one but she has decided not to perform for the rest of this year.
It read: “We would like to respectfully announce that due to continuing grief over the tragic loss of her beloved son Shane earlier this year, Sinead O’Connor will not be performing live in 2022.
Read more: Sinead O'Connor cancels 2022 shows due to 'continuing grief' over loss of son
“This has not been an easy decision for Sinead but a
decision she has had to make for her own health and wellbeing 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 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.”
The Nothing Compares 2 U hitmaker was due to play in the Marquee in Cork this Sunday, and later on next month at the Heineken Big Top at Galway International Arts Festival, July 24 and Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens on July 17.
She was also booked for All Together Now Festival, which kicks off on July 29.
Shane, 17, was found dead on January 7, after going missing and was laid to rest following a Hindu ceremony a week later.
The heartbroken singer vowed to never perform in front of audiences again shortly after his devastating death.
She wrote on Twitter: “Just to say, suggestions there’ll be any performances this year or next year or ever again are erroneous. There will never be anything to sing about again.”
Read more: Sinead O’Connor savagely rejects interview with Piers Morgan after son's death
Read more: Sinead O'Connor says grief 'doesn't get any better' after son's death
Sign up to the Dublin Live Newsletter to get all the latest Dublin news straight to your inbox.
