31/12/2003 - is ireland getting a show?

In a report recently, when the Turn It On tour dates were announced, it appeared that the Tour would not cover Ireland at all.  Some fans believed that it maybe due to the low sales of the 'Turn It On'.  But Ronan was asked recently on 'The Late Late Show', if there would be any tour dates for Ireland.  Ronan said that he always intended to do some shows in Ireland and said it would probably be in March or April next year - watch this space!!!

30/12/2003 - ronan attends westlife wedding

Yesterday, Ronan along with his wife Yvonne attended the wedding of Westlife singer Shane Filan and long-time fiancé Gillian Walsh.  The wedding took place Ballintubber Abbey in Ireland.  Many other guests attended including Louis Walsh, and Westlife members, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily who acted as groomsmen.  About 200 Westlife fans gathered outside to see the couple who later went to Ashford Castle Hotel where the party took place.

28/12/2003 - she believes (in me) - some details

As we ever closer to 2004, Ronan is already preparing for it!  He'll be touring South Africa towards to New Year and of course, he has already shot the video for his forthcoming new single, 'She Believes (In Me)'!  Even though we have no idea exactly what the plot of the video is about, we can say that the video was shot at the University Of London, UK!  In addition, several but fairly reliable sources have suggested a single release date of 9th February 2003.  But as soon as we get more info about the video and the release date, we will tell you here at Ronan Keating World, so keep coming back!!!

27/12/2003 - ronan gets teethy!

Ronan was recently asked by a music magazine what he would like for Christmas, and while many music artists would hope that they still had a music contract, Ronan asked for one simple wish: "Two front teeth, that's what I want. I lost my last ones."  Interesting!

24/12/2003 - seasons greetings!

WE, AT RONAN KEATING WORLD, WISH OUR RONAN KEATING AND ALL OUR VISITORS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2004!!!

What another year!  The amount of support we have had from our visitors has been fantastic and your contributions have been excellent - so to all Ronan fans old and new we would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your continued support!  Keep visiting Ronan Keating World and as we head towards anther year we would like to wish Ronan Keating and also to each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year in 2004!!!  Let's get ready for another good year for Ronan!!!

24/12/2003 - making a good million

Ronan will be teaming alongside singer, George Michael for a special 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' over Christmas on ITV1 (UK).  Watch them raise money for their selected charities with presenter Chris Tarrant!  Other celebrities trying to do the same include Pop Idol judges Simon Cowell and Neil Fox, This Morning Fern Britton and Philip Schofield, Jim Davidson and Kea Kristensen, comedian Paul O'Grady and singer Lesley Garrett, and Coronation Street's Julie Hesmondhaugh with The Bill's Connie Hyde.  The programmes will play twice on Christmas Day and Saturday (27th December) - so make sure you check it out!!!

22/12/2003 - ronan hits back at louis

Recently, former manager, Louis Walsh slammed Ronan for his album release, 'Turn It On' and was happy it didn't do well.  However, Ronan spoke out and had something to say about it: "I was upset by what Louis said. That's probably what he wants to hear. We had our differences, we parted, he said some things, we shook hands.  Everything was fine, I saw him at Nicky's (Byrne of Westlife) wedding. Everything was cool and all of a sudden he seems to be just gloating and it's not nice you know. If that's what he wants that's fine."  Ronan has no intention of saying anything bad back to Louis after working for him for ten years.

21/12/2003 - filming in the city!

Last Friday (19th December), Ronan shot the video for his forthcoming new single, 'She Believes (In Me)'.  The video was shot in London, UK and although we don't know where the exact location is, all we know is that it was filmed in the WC1 area!  The single will be released in the New Year although Ronan did mention in an earlier interview that the single will probably be released sometime in February.  We will be keeping a look out on this release so watch this space!!!

And we have updated the website:
- play the new Ronan Mini-Quiz for December 2003
- sign our Guest Book
- join our growing RKW Fanlisting - JOIN TODAY!
- check the screenshots for the promo video of 'Lost For Words'
- vote in our new Ronan Poll!!! - vote on the Ronan Poll panel on the main home page!!!

21/12/2003 - with that magic touch!

Ronan will be selecting his favourite tunes on radio station, Magic 105.4FM (London, UK) this afternoon, from 1:00pm - make sure you tune in enjoy!!!

18/12/2003 - want a signed ronan poster?

Do you want to win a signed Ronan poster?  Well, here's your chance!!!  The "Cosford Riggers" that represent the Airframe Training Squadron have a poster that Ronan recently signed when he performed at RAF Cosford, Shropshire, UK. The Cosford Riggers team are involved in fundraising activities and odnate money to charities. To be in for a chance, please support this fundraising event as all proceeds will go to the Samaritans.  A donation of at least UK£5 is all you need to entered in the prize draw to win this exclusive collectors item!!!  For more information, check out the website by clicking here.  Please support and have a chance to win - thanks!!!  We would like to thank one of our visitors who provided us this information.

As for quizzes and other interactive features, we will definitely be putting them up very soon including the brand new December mini-quiz for everyone to try out!!!  We are sorry for the delay, but all will be up - so watch this space!!!

14/12/2003 - hangar minute!

Ronan performed a special concert but with a difference!  He went and performed at RAF Cosford, Shropshire, UK!  Playing with a strong crowd of 700, Ronan arrived dressed in casual clothing - jacket and jeans.  The event took place in a large hangar at the air force station, the most unusual place to ever play!!!  It happened due to the fact that a station staff won a competition from Heart FM.  The audience of service personnel and their families gathered round to see Ronan perform a half-hour session of his popular tunes including 'Life Is A Rollercoaster' and 'If Tomorrow Never Comes'.   Ronan thanked the crowds for their loyal support and met the crowd.  Speaking to the local paper, Shropshire Star, Ronan (pictured with RAF air technician Hayley Edgar) couldn't believe how it was to play in a huge hangar: "It was just fantastic, I don't get to do things like this very often.  It was very strange to sing with huge aeroplanes to either side of me and the venue was unbelievable." [Picture source: Shropshire Star].

12/12/2003 - new single announced!

It has just been officially announced that Ronan's next single will be 'She Believes In Me'.  This is a cover of the famous Kenny Rogers tune and is a true classic ballad.  This is actually a reworked version of the tune as there are some new verses added written by Paul Barry and Ronan himself!  Watch out for this new single in the new year!  We, at Ronan Keating World will keep you up to date on this release, so watch this space!!!

10/12/2003 - a big thanks to you!

We, at Ronan Keating World would like to thank every Ronan fan who voted for us at this year's Interactive Music Awards 2003!  This website was entered in the People's Choice Award category for best online website!!!  And thanks to you, out of the thousands that registered, we entered 311th in the Top 500 sites!!!  This is definitely an improvement to last year (we came 431st) and support has grown over the last year!!!  Again, the Official Westlife website won the award.  The event ceremony took place on 2nd December 2003.  The Top 10 sites have been listed below for interest - but thanks once again - until next year!!!

For the full list of the Top 500 sites, check the 2003 Interactive Music Awards page by clicking here.

9/12/2003 - turn it on uk tour announced

Ronan has just announced that he'll be touring the UK!!!  The 'Turn It On' 2004 UK Tour will visit major cities in September and October next year!!!  All those fans who have been asking for so long when Ronan will be touring will be pleased with this news and the tickets will be on sale from this Friday (12th December 2003) - the announced UK tour dates are listed below.

For more information of how to buy tickets, please visit the Official Ronan Keating Website.   Also check this and more can be found on our updated Tour & Appearances page.

5/12/2003 - make 2004 a ronan year!

As well as Ronan doing his tour in 2004, you can start preparing for the new year now by getting the Official 2004 Ronan Keating Calendar!  Check out the cover and you'll see that Ronan looks good as ever!!!  See exclusive photos of Ronan every month of the year 2004 and you can plan everything from when Ronan will be touring, his next single or album release or perhaps his next TV appearance!!!  So, to get 2004 to a good start, get the calendar - it's in the shops now!!! 

3/12/2003 - ronan to play at the vatican

Ronan, along with other artists, will be performing at the 11th "Christmas at the Vatican" which will take place on 13th December 2003.  The event is hosted to provide funds to build new churches in Rome, Italy.  Other artists to be there include Lauryn Hill, Randy Crawford and Alessandro Safina.  The artists will perform two tunes, one Christmas tune and the other their own composition.  Pope John Paul VI will be present at the event.  Last year, around 4,200,000 people watched the event.

2/12/2003 - boyzone reunion on the cards?

It's been floating about sometime now but the media are suggesting that there may be a Boyzone reunion with Ronan hinting some sort of charity concert.  Ronan spoke to The Daily Record with a hint that he may consider some Boyzone reunion, though the media are quick to suggest that Ronan is doing this due to the not so well received album sales of 'Turn It On', but that Ronan denies.  He said: "I don't know if the reunion is going to be happening in the near future, but it could be a possibility because I never thought we'd be talking again and now we are.  There might be a Boyzone reunion for a charity gig to start off with."  Other members of Boyzone are definitely interested in coming back but it may take time due to busy commitments from the other band members.  With this suggestion coming in, if the Boyz come back, all the fans will most certainly welcome this!!!

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