Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor to enter trauma and addiction treatment programme

The Irish singer is seeking help for addiction to an undisclosed drug after being profoundly affected by the death of someone close to her

Laura Snapes

12, Nov, 2020 @11:12 AM

The 100 greatest UK No 1s: 100-1

Look back on our complete countdown of the greatest UK No 1s, from the Beatles to Baby D, and So Solid Crew to Suzi Quatro

Ben Beaumont-Thomas, Alexis Petridis and Laura Snapes

05, Jun, 2020 @8:00 AM

The 100 greatest UK No 1s: No 12, Sinéad O'Connor – Nothing Compares 2 U

Seismic and ethereal, O’Connor’s cover of an obscure Prince track remains a haunting, heartbreaking evocation of lost love

Rachel Aroesti

21, May, 2020 @8:00 AM

Sinéad O’Connor review – still nothing compares

After a turbulent time out of the spotlight, and her recent conversion to Islam, the Irish singer retains the power to stun an audience into silence

Kitty Empire

21, Dec, 2019 @2:00 PM

Sinéad O'Connor review – radiant return for singer still seeking truth

In her first UK concert since 2015 and her recent conversion to Islam, the Irish singer AKA Shuhada Sadaqat movingly finds solace on stage

Caroline Sullivan

17, Dec, 2019 @11:11 AM

Christeene review – life lessons from drag queen of the apocalypse

With her show The Lion The Witch and the Cobra, Paul Soileau’s vivid creation celebrates ‘warrior woman’ Sinéad O’Connor and rails against conformity

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

23, Sep, 2019 @10:26 AM

Sinéad O'Connor converts to Islam, taking new name Shuhada' Davitt

The singer says she is ‘very, very, very happy’ and thanks Muslims for welcoming her

Ben Beaumont-Thomas

26, Oct, 2018 @9:23 AM

'An acutely Irish indignity': DIY musicians fight Ireland's abortion ban

Ahead of the referendum, bands including Shrug Life, Sissy and Mongoose are making searing attacks on their country’s attitude to reproductive rights

Brian Coney

23, May, 2018 @9:00 AM

CCTV footage shows Prince visiting doctor the day before his death

Material released after the investigation into the musician’s death also includes a police interview with Sinead O’Connor in which she alleges he was violent to women

Ammar Kalia

20, Apr, 2018 @12:52 PM

Nothing Compares 2 U: the secrets of Prince's original recording, unheard until today

Who is the song about, why did Prince give it to the Family to record as an album track, and what did he really think of Sinéad O’Connor’s smash hit single?

Dave Simpson

19, Apr, 2018 @3:18 PM

Thank you, Sinéad O’Connor, for showing the messy reality of mental illness | Paris Lees

The Irish singer’s Facebook video is difficult to watch, but vitally important, writes freelance journalist Paris Lees

Paris Lees

09, Aug, 2017 @11:50 AM

Sinéad O'Connor found safe after going missing from Chicago suburb

Officials reportedly feared for Irish singer’s health after she disappeared from Wilmette, Illinois, prompting search and concerned messages on Facebook

Joanna Walters in New York

17, May, 2016 @2:33 PM