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KIAN EGAN'S CHARITY SKYDIVE FOR SIRF

 

 

 

 

Westlife launch the Bluebell Wood childrens hospice

"One mile of pound coins

" campaign backstage at their gig in Sheffield -

25 March 2008

 

Wednesday March 04 2009

We're FM104 DJs, Get Us Out Of Here! Well,

 

06.03.09
Nicky Byrne Goes On The Soup...

Westlife's Nicky Byrne was on-the-soup

in Dublin this week but don't worry folks, not a drop was had...

The spiky blonde crooner was hanging out with Adrian Kennedy & Jeremy Dixon in Clerys' shop front window (as you do) slurping down his dinner and raising money for the ISPCC...





Westlife's Nicky showed-up with a bottle

of Champers for the two lads last Tuesday night and even stayed on for a bowl of hot soup prepared

by his genial yet slightly stir-crazy hosts...

Of course hardcore Westlife fans turned-up in their hundreds and went nuts with their idol just feet away in the window...

Spit on me Nicky!

 

 

Westlife singer Shane scores

the winning goal in charity match against his childhood idols Rovers






Thursday August 06 2009

Westlife superstar Shane Filan wowed fans with his fancy footwork when he scored the winning goal in a charity football match against his childhood heroes, Sligo Rovers, last night.

The multi-millionaire heart-throb fulfilled a childhood dream when he captained his father-in-law's works team from a local junior astro-turf league before a crowd of 500 at the Sligo Showgrounds.

"I actually find this quite exciting. I've followed Sligo Rovers all my life and I never thought I would get to play a game against them," he said before kick-off.

"To do it at the Showgrounds is an added thrill. It's what every kid in Sligo wants to do."

And he even managed to score the winning goal from a penalty against the Eircom League side in the action-packed game which ended with a 3-1 win for 'Filan's Eleven'.

Equalised

After a goal-free first half, Shane's team went one up when his co-striker, former Rovers star Sean Flannery, scored -- but just two minutes later, Rovers equalised.

Following a 20-yard driving run down the middle by Shane, his pass to Anthony Hennebery was netted in the 80th minute to put his side 2-1 ahead.

But Shane sealed victory when he scored from the penalty spot in the closing minutes.

Earlier, the 30-year-old beamed proudly as he jogged out sporting the striker's Number 9 jersey, after jetting in from London, where Westlife are working on their next album, just hours earlier.

He arranged the game with League of Ireland side Rovers to help pals Ann Culkin, a 26-year-old HR consultant, and Hilary Jones (27), a beauty consultant, raise funds for a charity climb of Africa's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, in aid of the Irish Red Cross later this month.

His Night Owls' League team, named the Sligo Plumbing and Heating Company, included four former Rovers players.

The youngest fan at the game was five-month-old Alana Lynch, who travelled from Dundalk with her parents, Francis and Carmel, friends of the organisers.

Alana's brother Francis (3) and sister Aoife (5) were official mascots for Shane's side as he led his squad on to the pitch.

14/02/2010

WESTLIFE will perform at the News of the World's Children's Champions Awards this year.

It is the second time the big-hearted band - Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan - have sung at the star-studded bash, which honours those who work beyond the call of duty for kids.


Westlife, who are managed by Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell, have now sold over 45 million records worldwide.


Mark said: "We've always supported Children's Champions so it's so great to be able to come back and perform.


"Seeing the faces of the winners and hearing their stories is always really special. I know this will be another brilliant year."


The event is hosted by Chris Evans and Amanda Holden in London on March 3 and will be shown
on Sky1 on March 7.

 




4 July 2010

UP to 15,000 people arrived in Adare early this morning with more expected later today as Ireland's most successful charity golf Pro-Am got off to a spectacular start, guaranteeing that millions of euro will be made for local charities.
The top golfers in the world were joined by Hollywood stars,

The scenic setting for the charity event was a hive of activity over the weekend as celebrities and golfers began to arrive and as organisers and volunteers completed the final preparations ahead of the tournament which began at eight o'clock this morning.

Fans began to arrive at the venue shortly after 6am and gardai reported some traffic delays on approach roads to Adare.

Tournament host JP McManus was on hand shortly after 7am to welcome US Open champion Graeme McDowell when he took to the driving range. "It is great I am looking forward to it and let's hope the weather stays away," he said as he took shelter from a light shower.

World No 1 Tiger Woods was due to arrive at Adare this afternoon after travelling from the United States overnight in his own jet, following the conclusion of the PGA Tour event at Philadelphia.

Justin Rose was also due to arrive this afternoon after his victory in the AT&T event.

Celebrities were also out in force this morning with Hollywood stars such as Samuel L Jackson, Michael Douglas and Peter Gallagher all taking part.

Desperate Housewives star Kyle MacLachlan said it was a privilege to have been asked to participate.

"Just coming here with the grounds and the manor it is so beautiful and its was so unexpected," he said. "JP is such a good host and everything is first-class. We are all treated

incredibly well."

 

 

 

WESTLIFE POP INTO GREAT ORMOND STREET
ABOVE: Seamus Glancy,3, with Jen and Westlife 14th December 2010 By Jeffier Dunkerley
As tiny Ben rips open his first Christmas present it isnt the milestone his mum ­imagined.



For the little bundle of joy is marking his first birthday AND first Christmas on the wards of Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.



Sadly many children will spend the big day in hospital. But your Daily Star is determined to make it as good as it can be.


As part of our charity app­eal we inviting celebrity pals and big-hearted readers to bring some extra sparkle to the wards this December.


And its smiles all round as Westlife's Kian, Nicky, Shane and Mark deliver big baskets of gifts for the little patients.
Shane Filan, 31, cuddles Ben, who has leukaemia, and gulps: He such a happy fella you wouldnt know how poorly he is. It breaks your heart.


I have three kids of my own and it's always tough to leave them when we tour. Visiting Great Ormond Street, especially at Christmas, makes you see what a special place this is.


Ben's mum Angela Quadling, 36, of Sittingbourne, Kent, says: find your baby has leuk­aemia is the worst news.

But we're thankful to be under some of the best care here.


The excitement of the band's visit to Elephant Ward was missed by sleeping beauty Rhianna Umpleby, three, from Basildon, Essex. Mum Lisa, 22, says: We having a tough time of it today we just found out she has leukaemia.


Nicky Byrne, 32, holds back tears as he admits: Seeing this little girl just brings a lump to my throat she was born on the same date and year as my little twins. I can't imagine what this family is going through.


And for gay band member Mark Feehily, 30, the day makes him yearn to become a dad. Mark, 30, says: Visiting the wards has blown me away. To see the tiny faces look up at me and to make the kids laugh is the best feeling in the world.


Just because youre gay doesnt mean those instincts towards wanting children go away. I think I make a great dad.


Kian Egan, 31, cuddles fellow Irish boy Larry Connor from Co Wexford. and tells the three-year-old fighting two rare cancers: You re a long way from home. But you are having the best care possible.

Great Ormond Street's Children's Charity needs £50million a year in donations to keep the hospital world class.
It's thanks to the public that its good work can continue, says Shane. So please support the Daily Star Appeal.

 

 

 

 

BOEKEN****BOEKEN*
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This official book tells Westlife's own story

from the very beginning.
over a period of eight months they opened up to author Rob McGibbon, sharing with him intimate

memories of their early years and their

experiences as pop's hottest

new boyband in-depth intervieuws,

candid backstage snaps and

insider anecdotes capture

the five different personalities that make up

westlife: Shane- dedicated and philosophical,

with an amazing confidence on stage Kian-miscievous,

cheeky, with a natural charisma

Mark- homeloving and shy,

a thinker with hidden depths

Nicky- sociable and fun, with a passion for performing

Bryan- westlife's danger element, wild with a creative streak

The guys reveal their feelings about their new-found success,

their love of music and their hopes for the future,

recalling their favourite moments from westlife's

increadible rise to fame.

Unique photo's taken during breaks in westlife's early recording sessions, plus an amazing collection of

the exclusive childhood snaps, make this the essential book for every

westlife fan.

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Westlife: in Our Own Words | Eugene Masterson
In Our Own Words
Paperback | 2001

WHEN IRISH GUYS ARE SMILING

Beschrijving:
WHEN IRISH GUYS ARE SMILING
Meet Westlife: Nicky, Mark, Bryan, Kian, and Shane

America's new pop sensation.

These five Irish lads have broken record

after record in their rise from obscurity to stardom.

Now in Westlife: In Our Own Words the band tells their story,

their way. Compiled from interviews with journalist Eugene Masterson, the boys talk about everything,

including their love of music, their thoughts about girls,

their family life, their favorite sports, their terrific fans,

how they all met, and where they are going in the future.
Packed with candid photos of the band backstage

and in concert, as well as exclusive

shots from childhood, Westlife:

In Our Own Words is essential

reading for every devoted fan!

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Karaoke No More | Padraig Meehan
The Real Story Of The Beginnings Of Westlife

Hardcover | 2004


boeken westlife
te bestellen www.bol.com








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Westlife: Our Story

a sneaky peek at part of Westlife: Our Story!

Signing the actual record contract

was amazing, recounts Nicky.

It was in the first week of November 1998,

while we were still on tour with Boyzone.

A lot of the lads hadn't even been to London before;

I was a little more experienced

in that I'd been to America, Canada and much of Europe

with family holidays and football tournaments.

Louis was travelling to the record label separately,

so it was literally the five of us travelling over on a plane to meet him there.

We made our way from the airport to this big office block where the record company was based.

I remember that standing there,

ready to go in, we were just giddy kids.

Looking back, as soon as we entered that doorway,

all of our lives changed beyond recognition.

We went into a big meeting room that is now Simon Cowell's private office but back then was just a huge conference room. Sonny Takhar was also there,

Simon's right-hand man who has also been

instrumental in our career.

We knew it was a big record deal -

we signed for five albums on a contract worth

several million pounds, so, understandably at that age,

we all thought that once we'd signed this piece of paper,

we'd be millionaires.

Of course that money is split over the albums and it has to go towards paying for some incredibly expensive stuff like accommodation, clothes, cars, video shoots,

recording costs and so on.

It's funny, looking back, because we'd all been looking at what cars we could afford.

Rather than get proper carried away, I was thinking of buying maybe a Toyota MR2, you know, for 15 grand, say - nothing too ridiculous.

That's how you think at that age.

Signing that record deal was all my dreams come true, says Kian. It really was a lifelong dream and here we were, signing the contract, about to record an album, put singles out, travel the world in a band and make music. It was just amazing.

It was the stuff of dreams, absolutely, recalls Shane.

All my life I'd been looking forward

to this moment.

It was one of my major goals in life,

but I never thought it would happen.

I knew I wanted to get married and I hoped I'd be a father, but I never thought I'd get a massive record deal.

It's such a prized achievement for a band.

I can't really ever forget that excitement, that moment sitting in that office, all the thoughts buzzing around my head: We are going to be pop stars!

We might have a hit single! Then the teenage thoughts kick in, like Maybe I'm going to be a millionaire! Then,

most importantly of all, I can go and buy a new car!

13.06.2008
Autobiography


Read part two of our fantastic preview of Westlife:

Our Story!

Signing the record deal was a huge decision for me,

says Mark.

I can clearly remember actually putting

the pen on the page where I was supposed to sign.

I can see it now,

the pen moving in slow motion as I signed my name.

At that precise second,

a thousand thoughts were buzzing through my brain.

I was excited about the deal,

naturally, but I was very nervous

about what it meant for my life back in Sligo.

I was really scared that it might change things.

Of course it changed everything beyond recognition.

Subconsciously, I must have known this

and that is

why signing that piece of paper

was such a big deal for me.

There I was, an 18- year-old country boy,

flying into this big corporate office in

the middle of London, being surrounded

by all these big names in the business, working

for this worldwide company, sitting by accountants,

lawyers, managers - it felt insane.

I think in the back of

my mind I'd been preparing to go to college,

like a lot of kids do from around Sligo,

then suddenly here

I was signing a multi-million pound record deal with

all the heavy responsibility that comes with that.

Maybe for a kid brought up in Camden,

it would have been an easy day out,

but for me the contrast was so severe. Exciting, thrilling, scary, daunting, all at once.

I'm just trying to be really honest here.

As I signed,

the noise of

the city outside was as far from my idyllic

country childhood

as you can imagine.

I could feel that distance sitting there in that room,

writing my name on that sheet of paper.

Right there and then,

I put a barrier up. This is not going to change me,

this is not going to change my life,

I kept saying to myself.

It was important at that point to have that feeling.

It reassured me.

I hadn't travelled like Nicky,

I didn't have the confidence of Shane, Kian and Brian. But, ultimately, the draw to sing was greater than the desire for my life not to change,

so I signed the contract.

But I just kept telling myself it wouldn't really change anything. How wrong can you be?

The business side of it hit us instantly, says Nicky.

We had to set up a company,

we hired an accountant, Alan McEvoy, and we got lawyers and tour managers lined up, all sorts. It was explained to us that the company, Blue Net,

should own the band name because if any member were to leave then the band could continue

without legal problems.

We just agreed - it sounded reasonable and besides, no one was going to leave Westlife,

were they?

As soon as we signed the deal,

we spoke with Louis and he said, Right, you're going straight into a recording studio.' Game on.