Kevin O'Callaghan, 11, was injured in a "freak accident" in Paris while on a "dream holiday" with his family at Disneyland.
"I remember when we got the tickets he was so excited. He suffered the accident while in a soft play area and was left paralysed. The accident occurred in February and Kevin's sister Rachel said that while he is definitely getting stronger with "some movement" in his hands, his condition at the moment "remains unknown".
Kevin O'Callaghan, from Dromahane near Mallow in County Cork, is currently in Temple Street Hospital in Dublin. He was flown onsite from Paris weeks ...
He obviously hoped he would be out of hospital fast but he is positive and trying really really hard to stay positive. “At the age of 11 he is a very sporty young lad so is missing his cycling and other sports. “He is such a positive boy and is trying so hard but the end result is very much unknown. He was transferred to the Necker Enfants Malades Hospital where he underwent surgery for compression of his spine within a day of the accident occurring. “After the freak accident Kevin had to have emergency surgery. The youngster was transferred to hospital where scans revealed the gravity of his injuries.
Locals have set up a birthday card appeal to show Kevin O' Callaghan how many people are thinking of him on his 12th birthday.
The O'Callaghan family are welcoming cards from anyone who wants to send a message of support to Kevin for his birthday on May 1st. Young Kevin O' Callaghan is one of eight siblings. "He has to undergo another surgery soon and he is missing out on a lot of things, like having a party at home, potentially his confirmation, and the Ed Sheeran gig that he was so excited to go to," Rachel said.
A YOUNG lad is devastated to be spending his 12th birthday in hospital rather than at an Ed Sheeran gig after a freak accident left him paralysed.And.
"Kevin is remaining positive at the age of 11 but is a very sporty young lad so is missing his cycling and other sports. "He is such a positive boy and is trying so hard but the end result is very much unknown. There is a high possibility that the operation will send him back to the start again for recovery. He was rushed to hospital where scans revealed the seriousness of his injuries. "We got some bad news last week because he has to have another operation. Rachel told C103FM Cork Today show "After the freak accident Kevin had to have emergency surgery.
The singer-songwriter is performing all across the country over the coming weeks, kicking off the Irish leg of his Mathematics Tour this weekend with two nights ...
“It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen everything. The Irish stint of the tour finished in Boucher Playing Fields in Belfast on May 12 and 13. It’s great that we’re getting the first date.
The UK singer is performing in Croke Park this weekend in the first full capacity gigs in the stadium since Covid-19.
Gates at Croke Park open at 4pm and concert-goers are asked to be mindful of residents and not to gather in advance. Tickets are still available for his concerts in Cork, Dublin and Limerick - with re-sale tickets for the Thursday gig in Cork available for as little as €55 on ticketmaster. The gigs are set to take place at Croke Park on Saturday and Sunday.
Iarnróid Éireann has cancelled special services after Ed Sheeran concerts this weekend due to a lack of demand. The rail operator made the a...
Or you can email [email protected] at any time. The 00:40 Heuston/Cork special services after the Ed Sheeran concert on Sunday morning(24/04/2022) and Monday morning(25/04/2022) have been cancelled - MH April 20, 2022 The rail operator made the announcement on social media today (April 20) to confirm the cancellations of the 00:40am Heuston/Cork trains on Sunday morning (April 24) and Monday morning (April 25).
Tickets are still available for the concerts in Dublin, Cork and Limerick - and you can still get tickets for his Vicar Street show tonight.
Limerick's Thomond Park on May 6th is also showing low availability. Fans in Cork - or who have been looking at coming to Cork for the two nights (Thursday and Friday next week) in Pairc Ui Chaoimh have also been taking to social media to complain about the cost and availability of hotels in Cork for those nights. The slight from our national railway comes as tickets are still available for his concerts in Cork, Dublin and Limerick - with re-sale tickets for the Thursday gig in Cork available for as little as €55 on ticketmaster.
Irish Rail has cancelled a special train service from Dublin Heuston to Cork after Ed Sheeran concert. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie.
The 00.40am train from Heuston to Cork after the concert on Sunday and Monday have both been cancelled. The 00:40 Heuston/Cork special services after the Ed Sheeran concert on Sunday morning(24/04/2022) and Monday morning(25/04/2022) have been cancelled - MH April 20, 2022 Taking to social media on Wednesday, Irish Rail announced that a special late-night service that was due to bring passengers from Heuston Station in Dublin back to Cork had been cancelled due to a "lack of demand".
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has arrived in Dublin ahead of his Irish tour. Sheeran, who will kick off his concert schedule in Croke Park on Saturday, Apri.
Or you can email [email protected] at any time. His final leg of the tour will see him perform at Boucher Playing Fields in Belfast on Thursday, May 12 and Friday, May 13. Sheeran, who will kick off his concert schedule in Croke Park on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24, played an intimate gig at local Dublin venue Whelan's on Tuesday night.
The British singer is gearing up to play in Dublin this weekend and with thousands set to attend the concert, here is everything you will need to know ...
In the unfortunate case that your phone does run out of charge, you can go to the box office where someone will assist you. This can be done through the Ticketmaster website or app. No stranger to an award, Denise most recently took home a 2022 Music Moves Europe Awards prize, further cementing her place as one of Ireland’s finest exports. You will need to download your ticket to your phone prior to the concert. Taxi services will also be running through-out the city which can be booked in advance through a series of taxi apps, we do recommend calling a taxi in advance due to the current shortage in the city at the moment. The show will kick off at 6pm and Ed Sheeran will take to the stage at 8pm