So, I am Very Proud to officially announce that I had my Scan results yesterday and I Completely Clear, normal and NO CANCER present! Thanks to Dr Gallagher and the oncology team. I know it’s the first of many…
Just got my Scan results and I’m ALL CLEAR. I’m feeling very lucky indeed. I hadn’t been scanned since last December because of Covid so there’s always a little worry buzzing around but I’m officially all clear…
So thrilled and relieved to share the news that my recent Follow up Scan is officially declared ALL CLEAR Today. Just before I head to USA this week for some singing...the future looks bright from here. Thanks…
Hard to believe that today is my last chemo session after 5 months. Weirdly I started on New Year’s Eve 2018 and here I sit in June 2019 for the final one. I wear the little pump until weds then I’m done done. The…
I stand with Rory. Fairytale of New York is a classic. Leave it alone you PC fuckers. I’ve recorded it and have no issue singing “ you Cheap lousy faggot!” Available on my “ Christmassy “ album now. Just saying.
Hello all, with immediate effect following Doctors advice BK is stepping away from all gigs for the next couple of months to focus on elevating his health. Be assured there’s nothing sinister going on. He wants to thank everyone for your understanding and support.
The BK team.
Hard to believe it’s the 2nd anniversary of my 9 hour life saving double stoma surgery. On the left I’m not long home from hospital and almost 4 stone lighter. A year later on the right I’m having the beautiful red suit by
@SuitorBrothers
altered to fit my fuller better body.
Ah goodness me how sad….and yet how glad that the cruel cancer journey is finally at an end. What a joy it was to spend any time with you Christy. Sleep the long sleep & Rest in the deepest peace. Love to your loved ones. BK x
53 cancer Free...birthday dinner in Palma with my nearest and dearest. I think I insisted they sing “ For he’s a jolly good homo...” or it was the very large G&T. Either way i say thank you all who made the effort…
Chemo session 10 completed today out of 12. Hard to believe there’s only 2 left! I finish mid June. Just had a wee lie down. The nurses were their usual brilliant selves. I feel so lucky to be able to attend St…
She’d just stepped off an international flight to honour her commitment to
@AmnestyIreland
and we sat in silence while she sang her heart out.
@eleanormcevoy
what a privilege that was indeed. !
At this time exactly a year ago I was being wheeled into a 9hr surgery that would change and save my life. I’m very grateful to have survived and what a difference only one year can make.
#takingthestigmafromstoma
…
Wow. This day last year I had my final chemo infusion
@stjamesmalta
after 6 months of treatment. I’m feeling very blessed today and I’ll never forget the kindness of the nursing staff throughout that time. Big shout…
Dearest
@rtenews
I hate to sound like a broken record but can you PLEASE use IRISH music from IRISH artists for news? Who doesn’t love Coldplay but we need your support more than ever. SUPPORT IRISH ARTISTS. It’s…
Big love to all
@AerLingus
for giving me such care. From check in, then a much needed pause in the lounge and especially when it came to sitting on the plane sorta sideways so soon after major surgery. Phew! BK x
A beautiful version of The Parting Glass from
@Hozier
with a dedication to all the people who have lost their lives to this virus, including the health worker who died today.
#LateLate
#StayAtHome
Here’s to the new year. 2018 was my most challenging yet but the worst appears to be behind me. My true friends stayed true. The healing has begun. @ Dublin, Ireland
Heamey wrote a poem about John Hume where he says there was 1 man who stood taller than the rest. We will NEVER see his like again. I feel so honored to have spent time with him. He came to my soundcheck in Derry and gave me a bottle of whiskey from the House of Commons. RIP. X
The bare faced cheek of you lecturing about Morals and the safety of children?? How dare you. When your Organisation is riddled with a life-long history of paedophilia, horrific abuse, cover ups with little or no accountability. How dare you.
It’s long been a desire of mine to Sing in Carnegie hall in New York City. I finally get to realize this dream this December the 9th and I hope you can join us. What a thrill to be heading back to one of my…
I’m rarely overwhelmed...but Carnegie Hall was too full of Heroic Ghosts , Judy, Tony, Callas, Ella, .....Ladies and Gentlemen You Raise Me Up! My Voice got to Float with the Iconic Angels. Honoured....
Just had my First follow up colonoscopy since the Stoma surgery. I opted for no sedation, All went great. They took out two tiny wee pollops that were harmless then and there. No pain at all. The camera goes into…
This very day last year Sarah Early, my surgeon, performed Quadruple Bypass surgery on me and saved my life after a massive heart attack Where did that year go? What a journey it continues to be. Thank you all
@stjamesdublin
tonight I sing up a storm in celebration
Poor Dolores O'Riordain, it beggars belief that she's gone at only 46. I met her once in italy and what a shy fragile presence she was, until she got onstage. Lovely smile too. RIP.
Very sorry to hear this. I was honored to sing for him the weekend before I went into surgery myself last October. Such a warm fella and so courageous.
I waited almost 4 months to meet him. My niece
@shannon_k7
is his mum. So I’m his “ Great uncle”. His fingers taste great! And he’s a red head too so It couldn’t be better. Welcome wee Daniel. X
I’m a Rollingstones virgin no more...finally get to duet with jagger...me and tens of thousands!! Up Croker! Great hospitality Joyce and Michael. Unforgettable. BK. X
Thank you all so much for beautiful birthday vibes. I’m officially 53 & with an extraordinary collection of friends was in the sea three times today. Hiding in the shade now.
#blessedtobehere
@ Palma Aquarium
We had to have a specific certificate stamped to bring equipment from Belfast to Dublin at the border, sometimes sending us to a seperate office to do it before finally being allowed to enter “ The south” sorry Arlene. You won’t be re-writing my history or experience. Not ever.
I lived through the troubles also Arlene, and I along with hundreds of thousands of others remember a very real hard border.
Society here will never allow that to return, and it’s for that reason the DUP need to stop with their selfish destructive agenda.
I have such kind memories of liam Reilly from bagatelle. So friendly to me
@Vicar_Street
when we were singing for
@GarethOCal
fundraiser. Rest peacefully fella.
@sjanemurf
I Adored Mo. What a Force of Good. So many great memories! Not least slow dancing with her to Simply Red after I’d just supported them at the RDS. What Craic she was.
@KennedySinger
Oh my God Brian, I am absolutely thrilled for you. News like this requires celebrating so I hope that you are doing something to mark this amazing news 👏👏👏
I met him only a handful of times. Most memorably when when he invited me into his dressing room in New York pre-show and chatted hilariously while he transformed from Paul to lily and afterwards back to Paul. He said the cheapest cream was the reason his skin looked so young!
Wow. What an incredibly selfless man to continue to put us first. Thank you Tony and love to your wife and family. A cancer diagnosis is terrifying at any stage. Thank you.
Like everyone else I am so shocked and saddened by this news. All the while he was minding all of us, he and his family were going through this incredibly difficult time. Like others, I feel eternally grateful and humbled. My thoughts are with them tonight.
As Imelda says. YOU DONT GET TO BE IRISH AND RACIST. Brave bunch of lads surrounding a girl on her own ??? You cowardly subhumans. Find them. Expose them. Punish them. EDUCATE THEM!! This is Not My Ireland.
God, The pure excitement of a 10 min Drive to get some much needed food shopping. dunnesstores. They are so brilliantly organised, Wee bit of queuing of course with the smiliest of staff to get in and get everything…
Nurse Leah ( born on starwars day she tells us! Hence the name) administering my 2nd and final phfizer jab just now. I feel so relieved. Photo by the lovely Sandra at Dr Doyle’s Surgery Kilmainham.
#BRINGBACKMYGIGS
This is just shocking news. We were due to meet with he & Lynnie soon too. We wrote some beautiful songs together for my very first album. Such a kind man. RIP. X
Devastating news this morning, with Midge’s announcement that Chris Allen has passed away, aged just 71.
Chris was a sweet, kind and funny man who continually exuded a sense of peace and calm. He would welcome you into his home with a cup of tea, a big smile and bigger hug, >
Tonight’s the night! My first ever “Speaking” engagement on the subject of Resilience. It’s also a love podcast for all
@you
folks not in Derry tonight. Can’t wait to see what transpires. @ The Everglades Hotel
A very good end to the day - signing the new same sex marriage regulations for Northern Ireland. Same sex couples in NI will now be able to marry by Valentine's Day 2020.
heres the link to my brand new release ' I wish I had someone to love me" an anthem for the lost and lonely in these extraordinary times of disconnection....
I’m guessing Mz Madonna will NOT enjoy watching that back. Didn’t most of that Rhohypnol Version of like a prayer happen at the met ball ages ago? And no dancing at all. It was just weird. LIVE singing isn’t everybody’s strength. I’d say she’s already on the jet
Hard time of year for a lot of folks. Suicide Hotline 1800 247 247 (Pieta House) A simple copy and paste might save someone's life.
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Would 3 Twitter friends please copy this text and post under their own name?
Still and always my favourite debut album by an Irish artist..
@KennedySinger
set new standards for IRISH vocal performance..
A humble and gentle guy - do yourselves a favour and listen to his catalogue... Stunning..
#music
#real
#irish
Thanks to john Shevlin for my Christmas Hat! Debuting last night at our Sold-Out show in St Ann’s church. What an audience! Thank you. On to Ballycotton tomorrow for my final show of the year at The Sea church.
So my Grand-nephew Daniel came to visit today me, His Great Uncle for the very first time. He’s not quite 4 months old yet...what a relaxed lad he is. That’s my YOUNGER Brother Stuart who is his Grandfather. Thanks…
Good man mick. You wear recovery well. Shame on those unwilling to take responsibility and accountability but you’re not letting it define you. So impressive. Keep it up.
#193Days
and still going strong. I won't let my circumstances or the lack of accountability for
@stjohnie
stop me from achieving my goals. I won't give up 😊
Coming back to myself finally after a few nightmare Covid weeks. I dread to think how worse I would be had I not been jabbed twice. Looking forward to a bit of singing this week all being as it should! @ Dublin, Ireland
Backstage here
@GhillieDhu1
about to go on for the final show of three this week. I love playing
@edfringe
Thanks to Damien on sound & Vision and
@janeblackley
& David for help beyond compare!
My chemo companion this week. So good already. Was lucky enough to hear her read an extract
@Hodges_Figgis
at the official launch last week with
@katherinelyncho
@ Dublin, Ireland
Tony left us today but he was still singing the other day at his piano and his last song was, “Because of You,” his first
#1
hit.
Tony, because of you we have your songs in our heart forever. ❤
There are humans I’ve met that I know have changed how we live. First there was john Hume. Too many story’s to recount here. Then there was Pat Hume. It only took one meeting to know her power. What a loss.