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Kiera Dignam took to the stage solo for the first time since the passing of her father, Christy Dignam. She performed at Forest Fest on Sunday night as the festival came to a close. The singer paid tribute to her father as she finished her set by performing one of his songs. She finished her … Continued

Aslan has confirmed that they are releasing Christy Dignam’s final song. He recorded a version of the iconic The Fields of Athenry before his passing earlier this summer. The track was recorded after Paul O’Reilly of Dolphin Records requested they take on the classic song. Drummer Billy McGuinness shared that he and the rest of … Continued

Christy Dignam’s daughter shared a heartfelt thanks to fans for their support following the singer’s tragic death. Christy passed away earlier this month after living with a rare blood disease, amyloidosis, a disorder which leads to the protein amyloid building up in the organs. The singer also developed multiple myeloma, a type of bone marrow … Continued

Tributes have poured in for the frontman of Aslan, Christy Dignam who sadly passed away this week. President of Ireland Michael D Higgins was among the first to share his condolences with the artist’s family. His tribute read: “People across Ireland and beyond will have heard with great sadness of the death of Christy Dignam. … Continued

“I came, I did my best and I hope it was good enough.” Christy Dignam speaks to Michelle Dardis about the trials and tribulations of life, and what he’s learned over the past six decades… In my 20s… I was only starting out in the music business. It was a very healthy time here for … Continued

Christy Dignam has stepped out of the public eye in recent months. The Aslan frontman has been in palliative care since December of 2022. “In July 2022, Christy was admitted to Beaumont Hospital and spent the next six months in the care of the Haematology and Cardiac Care team,” a statement from the family read. … Continued

Christy Dignam sat down for what he has called his “last interview”. He spoke to Ryan Tubridy from his bed at home this week after he entered palliative care due to being diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare blood disorder cancer. He spent six months in Beaumont Hospital following his diagnosis before his family shared that … Continued

Aslan guitarist Billy McGuiness is opening about the band’s devastation as lead singer Christy Dignam enters palliative care. Christy was diagnosed with a cancer known as amyloidosis in 2013, and recently enter a care facility to aid those whose lives are coming to an end. Billy, who spoke on behalf of the band, shared how … Continued