WESTLIFE star Kian Egan’s father Kevin died peacefully at his home at the weekend following a year-long battle with cancer.
Kevin (Francis) Egan, a native of Maugheraboy, passed away surrounded by close family at his home at Scarden Court, Strandhill Road on Saturday night.
He had been receiving specialist medical treatment for cancer but his health took a turn for the worst last week and close family were called to his side.
Only two months ago the former ESB employee wrote a touching tribute to his son Kian which was read at his spectacular wedding to 26 year-old actress Jodi Albert in Barbados. He was too ill to travel to the ceremony but urged Kian, 29, to go ahead with the celebration and to “have the time of his life”.
Kian's mother Patricia was by Kevin’s side along with Kian's brothers Tom, Gavin, and Colm and sisters Marielle, Vivienne and Fenella.
The singer always maintained an extremely close bond with his dad over the years touring with Westlife. He regularly flew his parents over to concerts to spend time with them and he continued to live in Sligo as the band hit the big time.
Kian’s bandmates and band manager Louis Walsh have also rallied around to extend their sympathies.
Kevin Egan’s funeral mass was taking place today (Tuesday) at 12 noon at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Burial follows in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo.
Source: Sligo Weekender
Credit:Westlife.gr
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Kian's song for dad moves mourners to tears
WHEN Kian Egan stepped up to the altar yesterday for the most difficult performance of his career, his friends stood solid by his side.
The four members of the world's most successful boyband, Westlife, faced the congregation to sing a solemn version of 'You Raise Me Up' in tribute to Kian's father, Kevin, who died of cancer last Sunday.
"Myself and the guys would like to sing this song for my dad. I feel the words of this song really represent the type of man my father was," said an emotional Kian at his father's Requiem Mass in Sligo Cathedral.
And when Kian struggled to fight back the tears as Shane Filan sounded the opening lyrics, he felt the comforting arm of Mark Feehily around his shoulders.
He was finally composed enough to join in a roof-raising final chorus of the moving song which gave the band a number one hit. Then as the last notes still lingered in the hallowed arches, and the congregation wiped away the tears, pals Mark, Shane and Nicky embraced their grieving friend.
Beloved
Father-of-seven Kevin died in the arms of his beloved wife, Patricia, and surrounded by his children and grandchildren at his home on the Strandhill Road last Sunday morning.
"Dad died at home in mommy's arms as she was saying 'I loved you from the moment I first saw you, and I will love you for always'," his daughter Vivienne said.
In a moving tribute, she said her father encouraged all his children to be the best people they could be.
"He loved everything to do with all the Westlife things that happened over the years." But she said her father was so proud of all of his children, "whether they were a Westlife singer or a parent or school teacher".
Kevin, who was in his mid-60s, was too ill to attend Kian's wedding to former soap actress Jodi Albert in Barbados last May.
Leading the mourners yesterday were his wife Patricia, daughters, Vivienne, Marielle and Fenella, and sons Kian, Tom, Gavin and Colm.
Westlife manager Louis Walsh joined hundreds of mourners in the church to pay his respects.
Later, Kian left with the cortege, with his new wife Jodi by his side. They headed to his father's final resting place on the Strandhill Road, not far from the family home that had been a gift from Kian several years ago.
- Anita Guidera
Source:Independent.ie
Credit:Dazzling Westlife
The four members of the world's most successful boyband, Westlife, faced the congregation to sing a solemn version of 'You Raise Me Up' in tribute to Kian's father, Kevin, who died of cancer last Sunday.
"Myself and the guys would like to sing this song for my dad. I feel the words of this song really represent the type of man my father was," said an emotional Kian at his father's Requiem Mass in Sligo Cathedral.
And when Kian struggled to fight back the tears as Shane Filan sounded the opening lyrics, he felt the comforting arm of Mark Feehily around his shoulders.
He was finally composed enough to join in a roof-raising final chorus of the moving song which gave the band a number one hit. Then as the last notes still lingered in the hallowed arches, and the congregation wiped away the tears, pals Mark, Shane and Nicky embraced their grieving friend.
Beloved
Father-of-seven Kevin died in the arms of his beloved wife, Patricia, and surrounded by his children and grandchildren at his home on the Strandhill Road last Sunday morning.
"Dad died at home in mommy's arms as she was saying 'I loved you from the moment I first saw you, and I will love you for always'," his daughter Vivienne said.
In a moving tribute, she said her father encouraged all his children to be the best people they could be.
"He loved everything to do with all the Westlife things that happened over the years." But she said her father was so proud of all of his children, "whether they were a Westlife singer or a parent or school teacher".
Kevin, who was in his mid-60s, was too ill to attend Kian's wedding to former soap actress Jodi Albert in Barbados last May.
Leading the mourners yesterday were his wife Patricia, daughters, Vivienne, Marielle and Fenella, and sons Kian, Tom, Gavin and Colm.
Westlife manager Louis Walsh joined hundreds of mourners in the church to pay his respects.
Later, Kian left with the cortege, with his new wife Jodi by his side. They headed to his father's final resting place on the Strandhill Road, not far from the family home that had been a gift from Kian several years ago.
- Anita Guidera
Source:Independent.ie
Credit:Dazzling Westlife
Westlife Star To Bury His Beloved Father Today
By Kathryn Rogers
Westlife star Kian Egan will lay his 64-year-old dad Kevin to rest near his home today.
Kian's bandmates - Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Nicky Byrne - will be among those paying their respects in the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Sligo at noon today.
Kevin will be brought to his final resting place at St.Patrick's Cemetery, Scarden, Co Sligo after the funeral.
Kian admitted to friends it is of some comfort to him that he was there for his dad in his final weeks.
"Westlife have been off for the past year and he was able to spend a lot of time with his dad that he might otherwise not been able to," said a pal.
"It's one thing that he's really greatful for."
Unwell
Former electrician Kevin is also being mourned by his widow, Patricia, and Kian's sic siblings - Vivienne, Gavin, Fenella, Thomas, Marielle and Colm.
The granddad-of-12 died peacefully at home on Sunday morning after a year-long cancer battle.
He had been to unwell to travel to Barbados for the wedding of Kian to singer Jodi Albert in May.
Kian's old bandmate Brian McFadden revealed on Twitter yesterday his sadness at the deaths of Kevin and another close pal.
"Yesterday we lost two great people - our beautiful friend Liam and my friend's dad - all in one day. Why?" he tweeted.
Source: The Irish Star
Credit:Westlife.gr
Westlife star Kian Egan will lay his 64-year-old dad Kevin to rest near his home today.
Kian's bandmates - Shane Filan, Mark Feehily and Nicky Byrne - will be among those paying their respects in the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Sligo at noon today.
Kevin will be brought to his final resting place at St.Patrick's Cemetery, Scarden, Co Sligo after the funeral.
Kian admitted to friends it is of some comfort to him that he was there for his dad in his final weeks.
"Westlife have been off for the past year and he was able to spend a lot of time with his dad that he might otherwise not been able to," said a pal.
"It's one thing that he's really greatful for."
Unwell
Former electrician Kevin is also being mourned by his widow, Patricia, and Kian's sic siblings - Vivienne, Gavin, Fenella, Thomas, Marielle and Colm.
The granddad-of-12 died peacefully at home on Sunday morning after a year-long cancer battle.
He had been to unwell to travel to Barbados for the wedding of Kian to singer Jodi Albert in May.
Kian's old bandmate Brian McFadden revealed on Twitter yesterday his sadness at the deaths of Kevin and another close pal.
"Yesterday we lost two great people - our beautiful friend Liam and my friend's dad - all in one day. Why?" he tweeted.
Source: The Irish Star
Credit:Westlife.gr
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Nicky's New Messages
Nicky has left a new message about making the new album:
"we all meeting a the studio later so he'll be able to pass them on !"
Source:Twitter.com
Credit:Dazzling Westlife
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
A Special Announcement From Shane
Hi everyone
I know a lot of you have already heard the rumours, but I wanted to confirm to you myself that Gillian and I are expecting another baby.
We’ve been keeping it a complete secret from everyone for a while, and made the announcement at my 30th birthday party on Saturday. The baby’s due early next year and we’re completely over the moon about it. The thought of becoming a dad for the third time is just amazing!
Thanks, as always, for all your support
Shane x
Source & Credit:Westlife.com
I know a lot of you have already heard the rumours, but I wanted to confirm to you myself that Gillian and I are expecting another baby.
We’ve been keeping it a complete secret from everyone for a while, and made the announcement at my 30th birthday party on Saturday. The baby’s due early next year and we’re completely over the moon about it. The thought of becoming a dad for the third time is just amazing!
Thanks, as always, for all your support
Shane x
Source & Credit:Westlife.com
Here's Your Birthday Present.. baby No.3!
GILLIAN SHOCK FOR HUBBY SHANE
"I thought she was going to get me a watch or something. But she has definitely surprised me."
SHANE FILAN AT WEEKEND
By Paul Martin
SHANE Filan's wife gave him a surprise present for his 30th birthday - by revealing she's pregnant for the third time.
Gorgeous Gillian, 30, broke the news to her Westlife hubby just before his birthday bash.
The pop sensation couldn't wait to spread the news to stunned guests after he blew out the candles on his cake.
Shane staged a spectacular champagne celebration at his sprawling Sligo mansion for special guests.
And he even joined his Westlife bandmates in an impromptu gig for the 150 guests.
The Irish Daily Mirror was invited along for the big night as Shane revealed in a speech: "My wife Gillian has been asking me a lot about what I'd like for my birthday. I just told her to surprise me.
"I thought she was going to get me a watch or something. But she has definitely surprised me - by telling me she is pregnant with our third child."
Shane's family and friends burst into huge applause and hit the dance floor in celebration as the star toasted the good news with a glass of champagne.
As the drinks continued to flow Shane told the Irish Daily Mirror: "I'm absolutely delighted with the news. Gillian and I decided to announce it tonight as a surprise for everyone.
"The baby is due in January and we are both so excited. I feel like I am on top of the world. Tonight is the perfect night to celebrate.
"Gillian has gone to so much effort to plan everything and it's been a great party."
The couple already have a daughter Nicole, three, and 10-month-old son Patrick but Shane has always said he was planning to add to the clan. Gillian converted their six-bedroom mansion into a spectacular party zone on Saturday.
Security men guarded the front gates and we were led through the breathtaking home and sprawling gardens into a marquee in the back.
And a team of top chiefs, waiters and cocktail bar staff were drafted in to cater for guests who were served unlimited champagne, cocktails and wine as birthday boy Shane mingled.
Then the singer's bandmates Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily joined him on stage and performed their first concert together in over a year.
As the stars belted out hits including World Of Our Own, Flying Without Wings and You Raise Me Up, their partners - Georgina Ahern, Gillian Filan, Jodi Albert and Mark's boyfriend Kevin McDaid - danced in front of the stage.
Source:The Irish Daily Mirror
Credit:Dazzling Westlife
"I thought she was going to get me a watch or something. But she has definitely surprised me."
SHANE FILAN AT WEEKEND
By Paul Martin
SHANE Filan's wife gave him a surprise present for his 30th birthday - by revealing she's pregnant for the third time.
Gorgeous Gillian, 30, broke the news to her Westlife hubby just before his birthday bash.
The pop sensation couldn't wait to spread the news to stunned guests after he blew out the candles on his cake.
Shane staged a spectacular champagne celebration at his sprawling Sligo mansion for special guests.
And he even joined his Westlife bandmates in an impromptu gig for the 150 guests.
The Irish Daily Mirror was invited along for the big night as Shane revealed in a speech: "My wife Gillian has been asking me a lot about what I'd like for my birthday. I just told her to surprise me.
"I thought she was going to get me a watch or something. But she has definitely surprised me - by telling me she is pregnant with our third child."
Shane's family and friends burst into huge applause and hit the dance floor in celebration as the star toasted the good news with a glass of champagne.
As the drinks continued to flow Shane told the Irish Daily Mirror: "I'm absolutely delighted with the news. Gillian and I decided to announce it tonight as a surprise for everyone.
"The baby is due in January and we are both so excited. I feel like I am on top of the world. Tonight is the perfect night to celebrate.
"Gillian has gone to so much effort to plan everything and it's been a great party."
The couple already have a daughter Nicole, three, and 10-month-old son Patrick but Shane has always said he was planning to add to the clan. Gillian converted their six-bedroom mansion into a spectacular party zone on Saturday.
Security men guarded the front gates and we were led through the breathtaking home and sprawling gardens into a marquee in the back.
And a team of top chiefs, waiters and cocktail bar staff were drafted in to cater for guests who were served unlimited champagne, cocktails and wine as birthday boy Shane mingled.
Then the singer's bandmates Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily joined him on stage and performed their first concert together in over a year.
As the stars belted out hits including World Of Our Own, Flying Without Wings and You Raise Me Up, their partners - Georgina Ahern, Gillian Filan, Jodi Albert and Mark's boyfriend Kevin McDaid - danced in front of the stage.
Source:The Irish Daily Mirror
Credit:Dazzling Westlife
West Wishes To Shane!
BOYBAND HUNK THROWS BIRTHDAY BASH IN 'CASTLE'
Pop sensations Westlife celebrated band member Shane Filan's 30th birthday with a huge party in Co Sligo at the weekend!
Shane hosted a bash for his bandmates, friends and family to mark his big 3-0 at his mansion in Carraroe.
The massive party, which kicked off on Saturday evening, continued well into the early hours of yesterday morning.
Bandmates Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily all gathered for the bash along with Shane's family and friends at his €2 million house.
Shane has no problem accomodating hundreds of guests as the house which he describes as a "mini-castle" - complete with a tower and turret - is 10.000 square feet in size.
Rush
He has kept the third storey of his house as a massive party room of 3.000 square feet.
The birthday bash follows just days after the band met up in the recording studio last week for their first day of work after taking a year off.
The band will jet to Los Angeles shortly where they will begin work with a host of new producers and songwriters.
However, they've made it known that they are not in a rush to release a new album this year.
"They want this album to be full of original songs - if they don't get the right songs, it may be next year before they release it," said a source.
Source: The Irish Star
Credit:Westlife.gr
Pop sensations Westlife celebrated band member Shane Filan's 30th birthday with a huge party in Co Sligo at the weekend!
Shane hosted a bash for his bandmates, friends and family to mark his big 3-0 at his mansion in Carraroe.
The massive party, which kicked off on Saturday evening, continued well into the early hours of yesterday morning.
Bandmates Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily all gathered for the bash along with Shane's family and friends at his €2 million house.
Shane has no problem accomodating hundreds of guests as the house which he describes as a "mini-castle" - complete with a tower and turret - is 10.000 square feet in size.
Rush
He has kept the third storey of his house as a massive party room of 3.000 square feet.
The birthday bash follows just days after the band met up in the recording studio last week for their first day of work after taking a year off.
The band will jet to Los Angeles shortly where they will begin work with a host of new producers and songwriters.
However, they've made it known that they are not in a rush to release a new album this year.
"They want this album to be full of original songs - if they don't get the right songs, it may be next year before they release it," said a source.
Source: The Irish Star
Credit:Westlife.gr
Baby joy: Shane gets good news for birthday
Westlife frontman Shane Filan has revealed that he is preparing for a third edition to his family.
Shane's wife Gillian told her husband the news just before his 30th birthday party at their Sligo mansion. And the singer announced that his childhood sweetheart was pregnant after he blew out the candles on his birthday cake in front of 150 guests.
In a speech, the singer said that he was bowled over by the news.
"My wife Gillian has been asking me a lot about what I'd like for my birthday. I thought she was going to get me a watch or something," Shane said.
"But she has definitely surprised me -- by telling me she is pregnant with our third child."
The crowd burst into cheers and then hit the dance floor in celebration. Shane's Westlife bandmates then hit the stage for an impromptu gig, performing their hits World of Our Own and Flying Without Wings.
The Filans already have one daughter, Nicole (3), and a 10-month-old son Patrick. "I'm absolutely delighted," said Shane.
Source:Herald.ie
Credit:Dazzling Westlife
Shane's wife Gillian told her husband the news just before his 30th birthday party at their Sligo mansion. And the singer announced that his childhood sweetheart was pregnant after he blew out the candles on his birthday cake in front of 150 guests.
In a speech, the singer said that he was bowled over by the news.
"My wife Gillian has been asking me a lot about what I'd like for my birthday. I thought she was going to get me a watch or something," Shane said.
"But she has definitely surprised me -- by telling me she is pregnant with our third child."
The crowd burst into cheers and then hit the dance floor in celebration. Shane's Westlife bandmates then hit the stage for an impromptu gig, performing their hits World of Our Own and Flying Without Wings.
The Filans already have one daughter, Nicole (3), and a 10-month-old son Patrick. "I'm absolutely delighted," said Shane.
Source:Herald.ie
Credit:Dazzling Westlife
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Westlife Boys Can Crack U.S.
Cowell gives band a big plug
By Claire Browne
Simon Cowell has given boyband Westlife a boost in their long-running efforts to crack the lucrative American market.
The lads are huge worldwide sellers with 40 million albums sold, but their only US hit came a decade ago with Swear It Again.
But this week one of their hits, 2008's Us Against The World, was played on top-rated show America's Got Talent by Cowell.
The track was played as background music while illusionist Joseph Constantine awaited his fate from judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff.
Hoping
Constantine made it through and now Westlife will be hoping they too can prove to American audiences that they've got talent too.
Source: The Irish Star
Credit:Westlife.gr
By Claire Browne
Simon Cowell has given boyband Westlife a boost in their long-running efforts to crack the lucrative American market.
The lads are huge worldwide sellers with 40 million albums sold, but their only US hit came a decade ago with Swear It Again.
But this week one of their hits, 2008's Us Against The World, was played on top-rated show America's Got Talent by Cowell.
The track was played as background music while illusionist Joseph Constantine awaited his fate from judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff.
Hoping
Constantine made it through and now Westlife will be hoping they too can prove to American audiences that they've got talent too.
Source: The Irish Star
Credit:Westlife.gr
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Shane's Birthday!
It’s Shane’s birthday this weekend and loads of you have been sending in your birthday messages and letting us know what you’ll be doing to celebrate!
Here’s a selection of some of the things you’ll be getting up to…
WestlifeFrance has made a special birthday page for Shane over on Facebook.
WFCHK has made a Shane Puzzle which you can view in the forum.
Rossana21 and everyone over at The Official Peruvian Fans Club are having a party!westlife4eva05 will be throwing a massive party and listening to all the Westlife albums. XxNickysChicxX has made a birthday video especially for Shane over on Youtube.
Source:Westlife.com
Here’s a selection of some of the things you’ll be getting up to…
WestlifeFrance has made a special birthday page for Shane over on Facebook.
WFCHK has made a Shane Puzzle which you can view in the forum.
Rossana21 and everyone over at The Official Peruvian Fans Club are having a party!westlife4eva05 will be throwing a massive party and listening to all the Westlife albums. XxNickysChicxX has made a birthday video especially for Shane over on Youtube.
Source:Westlife.com
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