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Sinead O'Connor cancels 2022 performances due to 'continuing grief' over loss of son

Sinead O'Connor will not be performing in 2022, according to a statement from her management.

"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," the statement reads.

"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."

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Back in January, Sinead announced the tragic passing of her 17-year-old son Shane, who had been missing from the Tallaght area.

The statement from the performer's management continued: "We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Sinead's worldwide agency ICM who have handled this with the utmost respect and dignity and have worked tirelessly.

"We would also extend our gratitude for the continuing support and understanding of local and international promoters.

"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."

Sinead was due to play Dublin's Iveagh Gardens on July 17, the Heineken Big Top in Galway on July 24 and All Together Now Festival on July 29.

Existing ticket holders for Sinead’s planned concert at the Heineken Big Top as part of Galway International Arts Festival on July 24 will be contacted directly by the ticketing agent they booked with.

All ticket holders for Sinead's Iveagh Gardens gig on July 17 will be refunded.

Sinead announced the news of her son's passing on Twitter in January, writing: "My beautiful son, Nevi’im Nesta Ali Shane O’Connor, the very light of my life, decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God.

"May he rest in peace and may no one follow his example. My baby. I love you so much. Please be at peace."

Confirming the news, a Garda spokesperson said at the time: "Following the recovery of a body in the Bray area of Wicklow on Friday, 7th January 2022, a Missing Person Appeal in respect of Shane O'Connor, 17 years, has been stood down."

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