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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

Keith Duffy at the premiere of Boyzone: No Matter What

Keith Duffy: Liam Payne's death an 'eye-opener'

Boyzone star Keith Duffy has said that Liam Payne's death was an "eye-opener to everybody in the music business."

Music • 28 Jan

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

Brian McFadden of Westlife and Keith Duffy of Boyzone

Boyzlife announce 2025 Irish tour dates

Boyzlife, the pop group formed by Keith Duffy of Boyzone and Brian McFadden of Westlife, have announced their upcoming tour dates in Ireland.

Music • 05 Sep 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 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

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

Keith Duffy goes dental in Keith's Teeth: A Dental Odyssey, Stacey Dooley and Kevin McCloud return with more DNA Family Secrets and Grand Designs, while Celebrity Race Across The World continues . . .

Television • 26 Sep 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

Majella O'Donnell on tattoos: 'I have one on my bum!'

Majella O'Donnell is one of the guests on Saturday night's Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything - and when the topic of tattoos pops up she reveals: "I have one on my bum!"

Angela Scanlon • 14 Apr 23

Host Angela Scanlon with her guests for this Saturday night, Majella O[Donnell and Keith Duffy. Picture credit: Andres Poveda

Guests revealed for Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything

Keith Duffy, Majella O'Donnell, and comedian Jarlath Regan will join host Angela Scanlon on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player for the first episode in a new series of Angela Scanlon's Ask Me Anything this Saturday night.

Television • 12 Apr 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

Keith Duffy - The singer and actor said he and his family were "heartbroken" as he shared the news of his father's passing online

Keith Duffy announces his father has passed away

Boyzone member Keith Duffy has paid tribute to his father following his death, describing him as "my hero, my idol".

Music • 11 Jan 22

Keith Duffy in on the fun in new Irish film Poster Boys

Keith Duffy, Ian Dempsey and Dragons' Den entrepreneur Bobby Kerr get in on the fun in the new Irish road movie Poster Boys - in selected cinemas from 9 July.

Movies • 29 Jun 21

The couple walked down the aisle in August 2015 Screengrab: Ronan and Storm Keating

Ronan Keating shares wedding day memories in new video

Ronan Keating has shared footage of his and wife Storm's wedding day in the video for the singer's new single, Forever Ain't Enough.

Music • 29 Oct 20

Stephen Gately and Keith Duffy (pictured onstage at London's 02 Arena in May 2008) - "They've put in place somewhere where his name will be remembered forever"

Keith Duffy shares delight over Stephen Gately Park

Keith Duffy has said he is "absolutely blown away" that Dublin City Councillors have unanimously passed a motion to rename a park in honour of his late Boyzone friend and bandmate Stephen Gately, who died suddenly in October 2009.

Music • 08 Sep 20

Keith Duffy - could he be King of the Castle?

Keith Duffy in talks for I'm A Celebrity...

Boyzone star Keith Duffy is reportedly in talks to join this year's I'm A Celebrity... which is due to be filmed in Wales instead of the Australian jungle.

Television • 28 Aug 20

Keith Duffy: "Everybody thought we were millionaires but we'd made nothing at this point."

Duffy says Boyzone blew their money on lavish lifestyle

Keith Duffy has admitted that Boyzone made very little money following their early success and described the music industry as a "cut-throat business".

Music • 21 Jul 20

Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy have it covered on new album

Duffy and McFadden ready album, With Strings Attached

Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden have enlisted the services of the UK's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for their debut album as Boyzlife, With Strings Attached.

Music • 15 May 20

Boyzlife: Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden

Keith Duffy says new single is an anthem for elderly

Keith Duffy is hoping his latest Boyzlife single with Brian McFadden becomes an anthem for the elderly during the coronavirus pandemic.

Music • 03 Apr 20

Keith Duffy made his comments on The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTÉ One on Saturday night

Keith Duffy shares faith and grief in moving interview

Boyzone's Keith Duffy has said his faith saved him following the death of friend and bandmate Stephen Gately.

Television • 01 Jul 19

Keith Duffy described medical staff at the World Medical Hospital as "saints"
Photo: Keith Duffy/Instagram

Keith Duffy pays tribute to medical staff in Bangkok

Boyzone's Keith Duffy has paid tribute to medical staff in Bangkok after a number of days in their care as he recovered from food poisoning and "a secondary bowel infection and viral infection".

Music • 01 Apr 19

Boyzone to carry on touring without Keith Duffy

Boyzone have announced they are continuing with the Australian leg of their farewell tour without Keith Duffy while the ill singer remains in hospital in Thailand.

Boyzone • 31 Mar 19

Keith Duffy - Hoping to return to Boyzone tour on Tuesday

Keith Duffy in hospital with 'viral infection'

Boyzone have said that singer Keith Duffy is to remain in hospital in Bangkok as he receives treatment for "a viral infection".

Music • 29 Mar 19

Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham of Boyzone on stage at the SSE Arena, Belfast, image via PA

Boyzone thank fans for 'a hell of a ride' in Belfast

Boyzone frontman Ronan Keating has thanked fans for "one hell of a ride" as the boyband played in Belfast on Wednesday night.

Music • 23 Jan 19