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The birthday girl with Westlife ahead of a gig in her back garden

Westlife play special back garden gig for lucky fan

One lucky Westlife fan had the best birthday ever when Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan and Kian Egan showed up to sing at her party.

Music • 26 Jun 22

Behind the music - True Tides

Cork trio True Tides have released their new single, Beating Heart. We asked singer Cian the BIG questions . . .

Music • 10 Jun 22

Westlife announce support acts for Dublin and Cork gigs

Westlife have revealed that Sugababes and Soulé will play the opening slots at their shows in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on July 8th and 9th, while Emeli Sandé and Wild Youth play support in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork on August 12th and 13th.

Music • 20 May 22

Mark Feehily speaking on The Late Late Show on RTÉ One

Mark Feehily on body shaming in the music industry

Discussing the many facets of being in a boyband and how the music industry has changed since he joined Westlife, Mark Feehily said he was told on a number of occasions "you're fat, lose weight".

Late Late Show • 14 May 22

Kian Egan and Jodi Albert, image via Instagram @jodialbert

Jodi Albert shares pain of miscarriage

Jodi Albert has opened up about suffering a miscarriage this year, saying she is "pushing through my fear and speaking out" in order to help other women who have been through the same thing.

Entertainment • 25 Mar 22

Westlife announce two shows for Belfast's SSE Arena

Westlife have announced two shows for Belfast's SSE Arena later this year.

Music • 16 Mar 22

Mark Feehily among winners at British Diversity Awards

Westlife's Mark Feehily and Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock were among the winners at the British Diversity Awards for their work championing equality.

British Diversity Awards • 10 Mar 22

Ed Sheeran and Elton John are Ireland's Christmas No 1

Ed Sheeran and Elton John's duet Merry Christmas has claimed this year's Christmas Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart.

Music • 24 Dec 21

Mark Feehily "We are trying to get the Government to change a law that was made up donkey's years ago"

Westlife's Mark Feehily calls for surrogacy law changes

Westlife's Mark Feehily has said that the surrogacy laws in Ireland are "really unfair" and that Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has assured him that she is "doing everything in her power" to change them.

Late Late Show • 04 Dec 21

Westlife: Not exactly wild but dreamy in places

Westlife back falling between two stools on new album

A stadium-ready Westlife return with another confection of airy, midtempo electro pop on new album Wild Dreams

Music • 26 Nov 21

Westlife add a second date at the Aviva Stadium

Westlife will play a second date at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in 2022.

Music • 05 Nov 21

Westlife want to put on their "biggest and best show ever" - Photo credit Matt Holyoak

Westlife's Wild Dreams Tour to kick off at Aviva

Westlife have said they want to put on "their biggest and best show ever" as they announced an extensive Ireland and UK tour in 2022, kicking off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on July 8.

Music • 29 Oct 21

Westlife worked with Kodaline and Picture This

Westlife have revealed that they wrote songs with fellow Irish acts Kodaline and Picture This for their new album Wild Dreams, which was recorded during the pandemic.

Music • 14 Oct 21

Westlife share teaser clips of new music

Westlife have released teaser clips of new music ahead of a big announcement from the band this afternoon.

Music • 14 Oct 21

Windmill Lane Recording Studios has played host to everyone from U2 to Lady Gaga

U2 and Westlife to feature on new Windmill Lane album

Songs by The Cranberries, R.E.M., U2, Phil Lynott, and Westlife will feature on a new limited-edition vinyl only album of acts who have recorded at Dublin's famous studio Windmill Lane Recording Studios.

Music • 05 Oct 21

Nicky Byrne reveals Westlife's 12th album is recorded

Singer and radio presenter Nicky Byrne has revealed that Westlife's 12th album is now recorded despite the challenges of working remotely.

Music • 18 Aug 21

Westlife to perform limited seat Belfast gig in August

Westlife will play an intimate gig in Belfast next month and fans can now register for their chance to win free tickets.

Music • 30 Jul 21

Mark Feehily: "Album by album I got more involved and eventually I fell into the category of creative director for the album artwork. It just happens that I also like doing that."

Mark Feehily becomes Westlife's 'creative director'

Westlife's Mark Feehily has become the band's "creative director" after completing a graphic design course.

Music • 30 Mar 21

Shane Filan: parents' cancer hit 'like a steam train'

Westlife star Shane Filan opened up to Ryan Tubridy on Friday night's Late Late Show Daffodil Day Special about how he coped with losing both of his parents, Mae and Peter, to cancer.

Music • 27 Mar 21

Westlife announce twelfth studio album

Westlife have confirmed the release of their twelfth studio album and a headline gig at Wembley Stadium this August.

Music • 19 Mar 21

Westlife announce new record label deal

Westlife have announced that they have signed a new record deal with Warner Music.

Music • 17 Mar 21

Westlife hint at "biggest ever" world tour

Westlife have announced that they will be embarking on their "biggest ever" world tour and hinted that they will release a new album this year.

Music • 09 Feb 21

Brian McFadden with his fiancée Danielle Parkinson

Brian McFadden expecting a baby girl with fiancée

Singer Brian McFadden and his fiancée Danielle Parkinson have revealed they are expecting a baby girl.

Music • 28 Jan 21

Westlife surprised one very lucky fan with an amazing prize

Westlife to perform at lucky fan's 21st birthday

Westlife surprised one lucky fan with a once in a lifetime prize by offering to play a free gig at her rescheduled 21st birthday party.

RTÉ Does Comic Relief • 27 Jun 20

Bop bop baby! Westlife could be singing at your birthday!

Win Westlife to sing at your wedding - or anywhere!

Yes, you read that right, Westlife are prepared to perform at a venue of your choice, whether that's your back garden or your wedding, all while raising funds for charity.

Comic Relief • 22 Jun 20