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'You're tone deaf': Farrell recalls Boyzone audition

Colin Farrell has recalled his audition for Boyzone in the early Nineties when he was 17, saying that he was in the band's original line-up but then got a phone call telling him he was "tone deaf" and was out.

the late late show • 16 Sep

Strong Irish presence at this tonight's NTAs in the UK

There is a strong Irish presence at this tonight's National Television Awards, with Mrs Brown's Boys, The Graham Norton Show, and Boyzone: No Matter What among the nominees.

Television • 10 Sep

Ronan Keating: "I think 2026 might be a year for Boyzone to maybe try and do something."

Keating reveals Boyzone will 'try' to reunite in 2026

Singer Ronan Keating has revealed Boyzone will "try" to reunite in 2026.

Music • 05 Sep

Brian McFadden: Louis seems 'a bit bad' in Boyzone doc

Brian McFadden has said that music manager Louis Walsh came across as "a bit bad" in the recent Boyzone documentary.

Music • 25 Apr

Behind the music - ELLYD

Dublin songwriter ELLYD aka Elaine Doyle has released her new single, Lose The Fear. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 18 Mar

Michelle Gately was a guest on Tuesday's Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1

Stephen Gately would be 'proud' of Boyzone doc - sister

The sister of the late Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has told The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that she thinks he would be "very proud" of the acclaimed documentary series about the boyband, celebrating his life and work.

Music • 04 Feb

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Sunday

There's the first part of new documentary Boyzone: No Matter What, Keeley Hawes stars in Miss Austen, it's Dedicated Dance week on Dancing with the Stars, and there's a triple treat for GAA fans on TG4 . . .

Television • 03 Feb

Shane Lynch, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Keith Duffy pictured together in 2008

Boyzone: Fame, fallout and forever bonds

From chart-topping success to personal struggles, Evelyn O'Rourke traces Boyzone's journey through fame, feuds and friendship.

Music • 01 Feb

Ronan Keating says of the new Boyzone documentary: "If nothing else, this film is Stephen's legacy, that people get to see the beautiful human being that he was, the talent, the heart, but also how badly he was treated"

Ronan Keating says Boyzone doc gets 'justice for Steo'

Boyzone star Ronan Keating has said the group's new three-part documentary series Boyzone: No Matter What gets "justice" for late band member Stephen Gately.

Music • 28 Jan

Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham

Keating: 'Now's the time to talk' in Boyzone teaser

Ronan Keating can be heard saying "now is the time to talk about it" in the first teaser for a new docu-series about boyband Boyzone.

Music • 29 Nov 24

Boyzone, pictured in London in 1994 - (L-R) Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch, Stephen Gately, Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham

Boyzone to tell their story in Sky documentary series

Sky has announced that it has commissioned a three-part documentary series about Boyzone, "the story of one of the world's biggest boy bands, in their own words".

Music • 22 Aug 24

Ronan Keating: "I think it would have been harder for a band like Boyzone to survive in this kind of climate"

Keating: It would be harder for Boyzone to survive now

Ronan Keating has said it would have been harder for Boyzone to get their big break if they were making music now.

Boyzone • 27 Jun 24

Louis Walsh regrets his comments on Big Brother

Louis Walsh has said he has "regret" about being outspoken about other famous faces while in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Television • 25 Mar 24

Linda Keating and Ronan Keating on Friday's Late Late Show

Ronan Keating lauds sister Linda's cancer charity work

Ronan Keating has hailed his sister Linda's contribution to the Marie Keating Foundation, saying: "She has dedicated her life to the foundation for the last 25 years."

Television • 23 Mar 24

Walsh says that he told Farrell he couldn't sing at infamous audition

Louis Walsh recalls Colin Farrell's Boyzone audition

Louis Walsh is set to speak about his friendship with Irish actor Colin Farrell in tonight's Celebrity Big Brother.

Television • 20 Mar 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday

Ireland host Scotland in the final round of Six Nations fixtures, there's an Irish music night on BBC Two, Galway face Dublin in the Allianz Football League, and there's a great Bette Davis double bill...

Television • 16 Mar 24

Ronan Keating is due to attend Chorley's upcoming home game against Solihull Moors in the FA Trophy on Saturday

Boyzone eyeing net gains in football club talks

Boyzone could become the latest high-profile celebrities to invest in a non-league football club in the UK.

Music • 08 Feb 24

Ronan Keating says of Stephen Gately: "14 years passed and it's like you're still here because of the music"

Keating remembers Gately on anniversary of his death

Boyzone star Ronan Keating said it feels as though bandmate Stephen Gately is "still here because of the music" as he marked the 14th anniversary of his death.

Music • 10 Oct 23

Shane Lynch: "I'm very happy not to be a part of that world anymore."

Bye-zone: Shane Lynch says he's quitting showbiz

Former Boyzone member Shane Lynch has said he won't be performing with the band again and that he has quit show business for good.

Music • 17 May 23

Shane Lynch in Pilgrimage: The Road Through Portugal Photos: BBC

Shane Lynch recounts his return from 'the dark side'

Shane Lynch has said he "decided to have a direct relationship with God" after being on "the dark side".

Television • 04 Apr 23

Ryan Tubridy with B*Witched trio Lindsay, Sinead and Edele

B*Witched make a three-mendous return to The Late Late

B*Witched made a three-mendous return to The Late Late Show on Friday night as Keavy Lynch missed the show.

Television • 11 Mar 23

Shane Lynch (front right) with his fellow pilgrims

Shane Lynch joins Pilgrimage line-up for new series

Boyzone's Shane Lynch will be among the "seven well-known personalities of differing faiths and beliefs" hitting the trail in Portugal for the new series of BBC Two's Pilgrimage.

Television • 31 Jan 23

Katie Hannon 'was there at the birth of Boyzone'

RTÉ News and Current Affairs broadcaster Katie Hannon took a trip down memory lane on Friday's Late Late Show as she told host Ryan Tubridy about how she witnessed "the birth of Boyzone".

Television • 21 Jan 23

Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Shayne Lynch and Mikey Graham

'Rest easy friend' – Boyzone remember Stephen Gately

Boyzone star Ronan Keating has spoken of his "heavy heart" on the 13th anniversary of bandmate Stephen Gately's death.

Music • 10 Oct 22

Louis Walsh's new boyband make debut on Late Late Show

Next in Line, the new boyband from Louis Walsh, made their television debut on Friday night's Late Late Show.

Music • 26 Sep 22