Following a turbulent few years in her personal life, Sinéad O’Connor was back making headlines for the right reasons with a headlining turn at Féile in Thurles, and a sold-out run of Irish club shows.

Having signed a new management deal with Kenny and Carl Papenfus, who still ocasionally make music together as Relish, Sinéad has undergone a “spritual coversion”, which has seen her embrace Islam and also identify as Shuhada Sadaqat.

With a new album and American dates booked, 2020 is shaping up to be a massive year for her.

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