Sinéad O'Connor has cancelled all of her upcoming live performances including an appearance at the Galway International Arts Festival in July.
In a statement released on Friday, her management team said that she will not be performing live for the rest of 2022 due to the continuing grief over the loss of her 17-year-old son Shane earlier this year.
They said it was not an easy decision for the singer-songwriter but that O'Connor is prioritising her own health and wellbeing at this time.
The statement 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.
"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."
They added: "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."
Ticketholders for O'Connor's planned concert as part of the Galway International Arts Festival on 24 July will be contacted directly by their ticketing agent.
