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Articles
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9th July 2008 - WEST
YEARS OF THEIR LIVES |
i found this a bit butt still nice lol.
Sunday Mirror, Jun 1, 2008 by LISA O'CONNOR
E-mail Print Link WESTLIFE are planning a massive bash tonight to celebrate
their triumphant Croke Park gig after 10 years on the road.
The lads have taken over the trendy Floridita Bar and invited everyone ever
involved with their success to help them celebrate.
Thousands of fans are expected to follow them from Croker to the Cuban-style bar
near Abbey Street, central Dublin, in the hope of catching a glimpse of their
heroes.
A source said: "They are having a party for friends and family after the gig...it'll
be a hooley.
"Expect to see anyone who is anyone there...although Brian McFadden probably
won't make it.. well he is in Australia."
Normal EUR60 tickets for tonight's sell-out 80,000 gig were changing hands for
up to EUR400 on the web.
The lads declared playing the GAA citadel as the pinnacle of their career which
started when they managed to secure a coveted spot on 2FM's summer road show,
The Beat on the Street, when it played Sligo town.
Former publicist Barry Hartigan said: "I remember I was backstage at The Beat on
the Street and two young fellas approached me.
"I gave them a few pointers, then out of the blue one of the lads asked if I
knew Louis Walsh.
"I told them them he was worth talking to and was a very good manager. The rest
is history."
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9th June 2008 - Spoilt
for choice |
Spoilt for choice
With summer upon us there is a multitude of events drawing large crowds at
different venues around the country. Last weekend tens of thousands attended the
Dublin Docklands Maritime Festival where they could view tall ships, watch a
variety of street entertainers and browse or buy at the market set up for the
occasion. Similar large crowds headed for the Phoenix Park where the Bloom
Garden Festival was being held.
The more energetic were also catered for. More than 40,000 women took part in
26th Flora Woman's Mini-Marathon in Dublin. The winner of the 10k race was
Annette Kealy from Howth in Dublin, in 35 minutes 45 seconds. She also
celebrated her 40h birthday on the day. The oldest person taking part was
Maureen Armstrong (83), from Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Most of those taking part
were also raising funds for their favourite charity and it was estimated that
some €10m was raised.
The Cork City Marathon also took place on the Bank Holiday. It drew some 8,000
competitors, including Catherine O'Regan (72), from Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.
The winner was Roy Fahey from Leevale Running Club in a time of 2:33.55. A new
world record was set on the day with John Meade and Colin Carroll, attached at
the ankle and wrist, taking 15 minutes off the previous best time for a
"three-legged" marathon. Their time of 3:25.39 smashed the record set in London
ten years ago.
Those interested in attending concerts could have watched Westlife at Croke Park
last Sunday evening. This weekend Radiohead played two concerts at Malahide
Castle, on Friday and Saturday nights, while Bon Jovi performed at Punchestown
Racecourse on Saturday night.
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3rd June 2008 - Croker
park aftershow party (irish sun) |
Pop superstars Westlife treated their loved ones to a mssive party after thier
Croke Park concert
The pin ups booked out plush Latin nightclub Floridita in Dublin for an all
night party to celebrate their 10th anniversary and biggeest gig ever.
Shane FIlan, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Nicky Byrne, splashed out on champgane
and designer cocktails worth £250 a pop..and each named after a band member.
And family and friend toasted their sucess a few hours after 80 000 fans enjoyed
the spectacular.
Amongs them were Shane's wife Gillian, who is excpeting the couples second
child. Mark's partner Kevin Mcadaid, Nicky Byrnes wife Georgina and her sister
Cecilia Aherne ,authour PS I loved You., as well as Nickys parents Yvonne and
Nicky snr. The bands manager Louis Walsh was also in town as was Shayne Ward,
Westlife's support.
Girls aloud singer Nadine Coyle and illusionist Keith Barry were amonst the
celebs who attended the glitsy bash
The band were all thrilled with the night -but it was Shane Filan who had the
biggest smile after he forked out $150000 for a luxury yacht
"A source close to the star said"He has always wanted a big boat to sail aorund
in his free time.. He thoguht with Westlife 10 year anniversary coming up it was
the perfect time to splash out of the treat. "
Meanwhle pop guru Louis Walsh revealed that SUnaday night was the highlight of
his career.
He said "Westlife are just so professional and a pleasure to work with. To think
they can sell out here, and then more dates down the country,lt is amazing a
definite career high
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Credit/Source:Irish
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3rd June 2008 - Corker
way to celebrate a Croker show |
As aftershow parties go, they dont get much wilder than when Westlife hit town.
The stars staged up a mammoth 5
hour booze up that finally ended at 5am as they celebrated their Croke Park
spectacular with closest friends and family.
Cockatails named after each
member of the group were handed at Dublin club Floridita while masseuse ,portait
sketchers and magicians kept the VIPs amused.
Stars including Keith Barry
Nicky byrnes sister-in law Cecilia Aherne were amongst the revellers.
SInger Shane Filan said, "The
drinks were flowing and we were celebrating in style."
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Credit/Source:Irish
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3rd June 2008 - Night'life |
Pop icons Westlife through a massive party for
their friends, and family after achieving a career high playing to 81,000 fans
at Croke Park...
After their spectacular show, the hunks joined 300 of their pals at Floridita
bar which was beautifully decorated with a chocolate fountain and glittering ice
scultpture.
Kian, Nicky,Shane and Mark were on great form as they boogied with their
gorgoeus partners.
Nicky;s wife Gillian (lol) looked as radiant as ever and her mother Miriam
Aherne joined in the celebrations- along with dad Bertie and authour sister
Cecilia.
After 10 years the boys are still living the high Life...
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Credit/Source:irish
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3rd June 2008 - From
Croker to a cracker of an after-show bash |
IWESTLIFE celebrated their
triumphant Croke Park concert over the weekend by partying into the early hours
with friends and family at an exclusive after-show party.
The bash took place at Floridita on Dublin's Abbey Street. The band was joined
by friends and family, including manager Louis Walsh and ex-Ireland soccer
international David O'Leary.
Band members Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Shane Filan and Mark Feehily made a quick
dash to the Four Seasons Hotel after the gig to scrub up before arriving at the
after show party.
The nightclub was decked out in Westlife regalia, including an ice sculpture
commemorating the band's 10 years at the top of the charts.
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, whose daughter Georgina is married to band member
Nicky Byrne, seemingly had enough enjoyment for one night and headed home after
the concert. But Mr Ahern's ex-wife Miriam was among the revellers, as was his
daughter Cecelia and seven die-hard Westlife fans from Manchester who
gatecrashed the event after they found out the party's secret location.
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Credit/Source:ie
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1st June 2008 - Westlife
plan concert at Croke Park (article dated 2002) |
I I was googling westlife last
night and came across this article written in 2008 and its about Westlife dream
to play at Croke Park so with them performing them today i thought it fitting to
post the article..
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Irish pop stars Westlife have
announced that they will play their first stadium gig in Ireland in Croke Park
next year.
According to The Star newspaper, the announcement was made after Lord Henry
Mountcharles revealed that he would not allow so-called manufactured bands such
as Westlife or Six to play at his castle grounds in Slane.
Westlife and Six manager Louis Walsh has insisted that Westlife have no interest
in playing at Slane saying that the Croke Park gig would be a "dream come true"
for the band.
He added that the planned Croke Park event would be "a far better venue than a
field in Meath".
Westlife are currently in the US, making a second attempt to conquer the
American charts.
Stereophonics are headlining this year's Slane concert, which takes place on
Saturday 24 August.
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Credit/Source:ie
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28th May 2008 -
Croke Park This Weekend! |
I t's nearly here...this
Sunday is set to be one of the most important dates in Westlife's history as
they celebrate their incredible ten year career with an extra-special gig.
The show at Croke Park on 1st June will have an amazing setlist including hits
from across the decade, with support coming from the brilliant Shayne Ward.
To commemorate the day, we're putting together a special Croke Park email
newsletter which will be sent to everyone on the Westlife.com mailing list - and
we'd like YOU to be part of it!
We'd like you to send us your reviews of the event and your best pictures. And
if you're not lucky enough to have a ticket, you can still get involved by
telling us why you think Westlife have had such a long-lasting career. We'll be
including a small selection of the best for each category in the newsletter -
plus the winners will get a signed photo! To submit your entry after the show,
head over to the dedicated forum threads .here
To everyone heading to Croke Park on Sunday - have a fantastic time!
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Credit/Source:westlife.com |
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30st december 2007 -
The Late Late Show
Viewer Competition
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Friday 28th December 2007 - Friday 11th January 2008
To celebrate The Late Late Show Westlife special we have a fantastic competition
for you at home. If you're a Westlife fan this is the ultimate prize for you!
You and three friends could find yourselves living like stars with a VIP weekend
in Dublin next June. You'll be picked up from wherever you are in Ireland and
driven to Dublin in your own private limousine.
You'll spend two nights in the amazing rooftop Penthouse at The Clarion Hotel
IFSC, one of Dublin's most exclusive venues. Relax in the sumptuous
surroundings, watch your favourite Westlife DVDs on surround sound plasma
screens and then unwind in a private Jacuzzi on the Penthouse rooftop garden. In
the evening, you'll have dinner prepared by your very own chef who will cook a 5
course dinner for you and your friends - he'll even be back to cook your
breakfast in the morning!
You'll also each enjoy a treatment in the Sante spa at The Clarion, have lunch
at the hotel's top restaurant Kudos and there'll be lots of other treats
awaiting you!
Of course, all the stars go to the hottest events - so you and your friends will
be joining Westlife for their sold out concert in Croke Park on 1st June 2008.
You'll be brought by limo to and from the concert and to top it all off we're
giving you €5,000 to spend during your 'live like a star' weekend!
For your chance to win, just answer this question:
What was Westlife's first number one hit in Ireland?
Swear it again
You Raise Me Up
Mandy
Call the competition line
ROI: 1515 71 71 81
NI: 0901 293 0050
or text LATE followed by your answer and name to 57111 (ROI and NI).
This competition will open at midday on Friday 28th December 2007 and will close
at 11pm on Friday 11th January 2008.
The winner will be announced during The Late Late Show on Friday 11th January
2008. Remember, you must be available to take Pat's call during that show in
order to win the prize!
Please do not enter outside of the advertised competition window as you will be
charged for your entry but your entry will not be included in the draw.
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29th November 2007 -
Is Westlifes Croker date
a striking coincidence? |
THE pulses of conspiracy theorists have started racing following the
announcement of Westlifes Croke Park date next summer.
The band is due to take over GAA headquarters on the Sunday of the June Bank
Holiday weekend, which, as every fan knows, is the very day that the Dubs
traditionally make their Croke Park championship debut.
By scheduling major concerts for Croker during the busiest time on the Gaelic
football calendar, could it be that GAA chiefs are taking the threat of a
players strike more seriously than theyre letting on?
Source: Daily Mail (London)
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Credit/Source:Daily
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28th November 2007 - It'll be very quiet
in Croke Park next Spring (mentions Wl) |
The National League football and hurling finals will be played at provincial
grounds in 2008 as Croke Park will be out of commission for more than nine weeks
due to essential remedial work required on the surface that has come in for
regular criticism in recent years, writes Gavin Cummiskey
The last GAA matches before the work on the pitch begins will be the All-Ireland
club finals on March 17th, ending a busy period of activity at Croke Park that
includes three Six Nations rugby internationals.
The FAI have an international friendly on March 26th with the reopening being
Dublin against Louth in the Leinster football championship on June 8th. The
stadium also stages a Westlife concert on June 1st.
GAA president Nickey Brennan stated the decision was a "once-off" on the advice
of pitch consultants at the Sports Turf Research Institute.
Venues for the football (April 27th) and hurling (April 20th) league finals have
yet to be decided.
The busiest period for GAA headquarters remains the August Bank Holiday weekend
with the finals of the Christy Ring Cup, Nicky Rackard Cup and Tommy Murphy Cup
all scheduled to take place during those few days.
Round three of the All-Ireland football qualifiers are also fixed for that
weekend and - depending on the competing counties - may also be fixed for Croke
Park.
Brennan admitted a string of high-profile draws cannot be planned for. "When you
have a series of draws, games have to be played on a week after week basis. It
is impossible to run a system like that.
"I challenge anybody to come up with a solution to that. I believe we have never
come up with a better system than the present one."
Brennan also pointed to the Wembley surface for last Wednesday's soccer
international between England and Croatia as further evidence that the GAA must
ensure the problems experienced in recent seasons are avoided in 2008.
"We would still be happy (with the pitch). We sat down with STRI (Sports Turf
Research Institute) and took a thorough look at what is needed to be done. The
STRI wanted another window of opportunity."
He went on to describe several "smaller renovation tasks" being better than one
large operation.
In defending the pitch surface in 2006, stadium director Peter McKenna
recommended players do not use blades, rather six studded boots with adjustable
lengths depending on the weather.
"Blades are used by soccer players. We're not trying to make excuses, but there
are contributing factors. It is an organic surface, a natural pitch, and,
depending on different weather conditions, it can be so-so."
The process of verti-draining, whereby spikes are inserted deep into the sod,
can now be employed as the extended timeframe allows the large holes a
sufficient period of recovery. This wouldn't normally occur until after the
All-Ireland finals in October.
Meanwhile, the GAA released their master fixture list for 2008 yesterday. The
gap between the Munster football champions playing in the All-Ireland
quarter-final is six weeks (June 29th to August 10th), but this decision was
attributed to the provincial council who set the schedule for their own
competition. The final is usually in early July.
No provision was made in the fixtures for an International Rules Series or the
interprovincial championship - although Brennan defended this year's
interprovincial competition by noting 200,000 people watched the finals on RTÉ
television.
The central competitions control committee are currently "reviewing" the future
of the interpros.
The opening championship - Sunday, May 11th - sees New York host Leitrim in
Gaelic Park, two Ulster hurling fixtures and Longford meeting Westmeath in the
Leinster senior football championship at Pearse Park.
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23rd November 2007 - Croke Park tickets
on general sale now |
Make sure you will
buy your tickets to see Westlife live on their 10th Anniversary celebration
concert in Dublin's Croke Park, 1 June 2008!
Tickets are now on general sale - Click
here To Buy
Westlife with Special Guest Shayne Ward
Croke Park - Dublin - Sun 01/06/08 - 17:00
Westlife `Back Home Tour' 2008 Celebrating 10 Years of Hits in Croke Park, with
support from Shayne Ward.
Having spent the summer of 2007 in the sheltered confines of a recording studio
Westlife are pleased to announce details of their forthcoming concert at Croke
Park on Bank Holiday Sunday 1 June 2008 with very special guests.
Showcasing tracks from their new number 1 album "Back Home", the boys will also
be performing 10 years of their greatest hits and favourite album tracks from
their catalogue including Home, Flying Without Wings, Swear it Again, World of
Our Own, Bop Bop Baby, Unbreakable, Hey Whatever, Amazing plus many more.
In nine years aboard they have sold 36 million records globally and been awarded
twenty eight platinum discs. The band also picked up innumerable awards and
appeared on hundreds of magazine covers around the world. They are the only
recording artists to win the prestigious "Record of the Year" a staggering four
times (other top awards include two Brits and an MTV Europe award). Their most
recent release "The Love Album" was the biggest selling record of 2006 for label
Sony BMG, with one million sales to date.
Join Westlife in celebrating an incredible 10 years of hits live at Croke Park
on Bank Holiday Sunday 1 June 2008.
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23rd November 2007 - WIn tickets for
Croke Park |
Westlife
Competition.
Westlife are playing
live at Croke Park next Bank Holiday Sunday, 1 June 2008. The
group will be joined by very special guest Shane Ward for what
they say will be the pinnacle of their 10 year career so far. To
celebrate their 10 years at the top of the charts, we have a
pair of tickets to the gig to give away. To be in with a chance
of winning please answer the following question:
To be in with a chance
to win, answer the question below and enter your details. Your
address is required as we sometimes post the tickets.
You must be an MCD
subscriber to enter Compeititons.
You can subscribe
here to
enter competition
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21st November 2007 - MCD Croke Park
information |
Tickets for Westlife with special
guest Shayne Ward in Croke Park on sale now
Tickets for Westlife with special guest Shayne Ward went on sale this morning at
8am and are currently being snapped up by fans across the country.
In view of the huge demand, promoters are advising that fans purchase their
tickets today if they wish to see Westlife performing 10 years of their greatest
hits live!
Tickets priced €59.50, €69.50 and €79.50 including booking fee are on sale NOW
from the following outlets:
In person: from 100 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide
24hr hotlines: Tel: ( ROI ) 0818 719 300 ( NI ) 0870 243 4455
Buy online: www.Ticketmaster.ie
Having spent the summer of 2007 in the sheltered confines of a recording studio,
pop royalty Westlife are pleased to announce details of their forthcoming
concert at Croke Park on Bank Holiday Sunday 1 June 2008 with very special guest
Shayne Ward.
Tickets at €59.50, €69.50 and €79.50 including booking fee are on sale now from
the following outlets:
In person: from 100 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide
24hr hotlines: Tel: ( ROI ) 0818 719 300 ( NI ) 0870 243 4455
Buy online: www.ticketmaster.ie
Please Note: Promoter recommends under 16s are accompanied by parent / guardian
and under 14s purchase seated tickets.
Gates: 4 p.m. Show 5 p.m. - patrons must enter 45 mins prior
Speaking on the Gerry Ryan show, Westlife revealed that the concert in Croke
Park will be the pinnacle of their ten year career so far and will mark an
incredible career spanning a decade at the top.
Promising evenings of seamless pop precision, the ‘Back Home’ tour will travel
across the UK in February and March ahead their Irish date in Dublin’s Croke
Park in June. Showcasing tracks from their new number 1 album “Back Home”, the
boys will also be performing 10 years of their greatest hits and favourite album
tracks from their vast catalogue including Home, Flying Without Wings, , World
of Our Own, Bop Bop Baby, Unbreakable, Hey Whatever, Amazing plus many many
more.
No modern band can compare to Westlife’s extraordinary success. In their nine
years aboard the pop express they have sold 36 million records globally and been
awarded twenty eight platinum discs. The band also picked up innumerable awards
and appeared on hundreds of magazine covers around the world. They are the only
recording artists to win the prestigious “Record of the Year” a staggering four
times ( other top awards include two Brits and an MTV Europe award ). Their most
recent release “The Love Album” was the biggest selling record of 2006 for label
Sony BMG, with one million sales to date.
Join Westlife in celebrating an incredible 10 years of hits live at Croke Park
on Bank Holiday Sunday 1 June 2008
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21st November 2007 -
Croke Park Pre Sale |
21.11.2007
Croke Park Pre Sale
The fan pre-sale for Croke Park on 1st June 2008 starts at 9am today. You'll
need the password that was emailed to members on the Westlife mailing list to
buy tickets.
To buy, go to:
http://www.ticketmaster.ie/promo/k1i04y
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Credit/Source:westlife.com |
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15th November 2007-Back
Home Tour - Croke Park information
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Back Home Tour - Croke Park
Westlife `Back Home Tour' 2008 Celebrating 10 Years of Hits in Croke Park.
Tickets go on sale at 08:00 on Friday 23 November
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Having spent the summer of 2007 in the sheltered confines of a recording studio
Westlife are pleased to announce details of their forthcoming concert at Croke
Park on Bank Holiday Sunday 1 June 2008 with very special guests.
Showcasing tracks from their new number 1 album "Back Home", the boys will also
be performing 10 years of their greatest hits and favourite album tracks from
their catalogue including Home, Flying Without Wings, , World of Our Own, Bop
Bop Baby, Unbreakable, Hey Whatever, Amazing plus many more.
In nine years aboard they have sold 36 million records globally and been awarded
twenty eight platinum discs. The band also picked up innumerable awards and
appeared on hundreds of magazine covers around the world. They are the only
recording artists to win the prestigious "Record of the Year" a staggering four
times (other top awards include two Brits and an MTV Europe award). Their most
recent release "The Love Album" was the biggest selling record of 2006 for label
Sony BMG, with one million sales to date.
Join Westlife in celebrating an incredible 10 years of hits live at Croke Park
on Bank Holiday Sunday 1 June 2008.
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3rd November 2007 -
3 AND EASY AT CROKER;
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3 AND EASY AT CROKER;
WESTLIFE, NEIL DIAMOND AND CELINE LINED UP FOR CONCERTS
WESTLIFE, Celine Dion and singing legend Neil Diamond will make it THREEsy-peasy
at Croke Park next summer.
Nearly a quarter of a million fans will flock to the Dublin stadium over the
June bank holiday for the biggest weekend of gigs ever staged in the arena.
Westlife yesterday confirmed our exclusive news from last year that they will
celebrate their 10th anniversary with a Croker corker on June 1.
Singer Shane Filan said: "This will be the pinnacle of our careers. We want the
show to go down in history.
"We're thrilled to announce the big night and we're going to make it our best
show ever."
And his sports-mad band mate Nicky Byrne said the show will fulfil a lifetime's
ambition to perform at the home of GAA.
He added: "Every Dubliner dreams of playing at Croke Park so this is something
that I've always wanted to do.
"I am sure at some stage of the show I'll grab a Dublin jersey and pull it on.
It will be an incredible night."
The Irish Daily Mirror also recently revealed Titanic star Celine Dion would
perform her first live show outside America in seven years at Croke Park.
Tickets for her performance are expected to sell out in record time after she
enjoyed a record-breaking five-year residency in Las Vegas.
Completing the terrific trio is Sweet Caroline legend Neil Diamond.
He last thrilled a sell-out crowd at Lansdowne Road two years ago and is still
one of the most popular entertainers in the business.
A Croker insider revealed last night: "We've never staged anything this big
before - it's three consecutive nights of great music.
"We're expecting record sales. Everyone will want to be part of this."
The stars will be following in the footsteps of U2, Robbie Williams and The
Police by performing at the famous venue.
This summer Sting reunited his famous band for a one-off sell-out performance at
the stadium.
Source: The Mirror
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2nd November 2007 -
10 Years Of Westlife Concert (1st JUne 2008) |
2007 - November
10 Years Of Westlife Concert
To celebrate their incredible career spanning a decade at the top of the charts,
Westlife will be playing a very special gig next year.
The concert will take place at Croke Park in Dublin on 1st June, and tickets go
on sale on 23rd November. We’ll have more details coming soon of where to buy
them – it looks set to be an unmissable event!
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