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Christy Dignam has opened up about growing up surrrounded by crime and drug use, and how it could have impacted his career. The Finglas man enjoyed huge success with his band Aslan throughout his life – but has revealed that it could have gone either way. “For years Aslan were seen as the dodgy f**kers … Continued
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Living with Lucy had viewers glued to their seats yet again, as the Irish host moved in with Aslan’s Christy Dignam for the most heartfelt episode to date. Following her fun-filled time with Nathan Carter and Gemma Collins, the show took a more serious turn, as the pair discussed his former drug addiction and on-going … Continued
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Lucy Kennedy has already stayed with some of our favourite guests over the past few years on Livin’ with Lucy. Last year, on season five, the presenter shacked up with some controversial guests including Katie Hopkins, Danniella Westbrook and Michael Healy Ray. Season six is set to be just as intriguing with the likes of … Continued
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Lucy Kennedy has revealed who she will be moving in with next for her hit show Living With Lucy. The RTE presenter shared the news today on Twitter that she will be spending the weekend with Irish band Aslan. Christy Dignam, along with Joe Jewell, Billy McGuinness, Alan Downey, Rodney O’Brien and Sean Kelly make … Continued
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Gay Byrne has opened up about the emotional and physical effects of cancer. The legendary broadcaster was diagnosed with prostate cancer over a year ago. In a vivid but harrowing description of the illness, he said: “There then descends upon you a blanket of such weariness, lassitude, depression, helplessness and hopelessness as I hope you … Continued
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This week the Late Late show will celebrate an iconic Irish band. The show will celebrate thirty years since Feel No Shame was released. Aslan’s will perform some of that seminal album’s best-known song will join Ryan to perform some of that seminal album’s best-known songs Lead singer Christy Dignam and guitarist Billy McGuinness will … Continued
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Christy Dignam has opened up about the sexual abuse he suffered as a child and how it affected so many people around him. The Aslan frontman was just 6-years-old when he was first abused, and has said, “People don’t realise the amount of damage sexual abuse can cause to a person. “It has affected my … Continued
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Christy Dignam has revealed he was initially told he only had 24 hours to live when first diagnosed with Amyloidosis. The Aslan frontman was diagnosed with the incurable blood cancer in 2013 and has been undergoing chemo ever since. The singer says that the diagnosis, and his initial life-expectancy taught him to appreciate every day. “You have … Continued
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Christy Dignam has opened up about his illness and the recent losses in his life. The singer, who has a terminal illness, revealed that it has been a difficult few months due to several tragedies. “The way things have been happening for the last few weeks with our keyboard player [Patrick “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick] passing away … Continued
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Christy Dignam has given an update on his health, as he continues to battle terminal cancer. The 56-year-old Aslan singer has two rare forms of cancer, multiple myeloma and amyloidosis, and has revealed that he received bad news regarding his health this week. “It was the worst news I could get, that this negative protein … Continued