30/8/2001 - more music here...and soon!

Ronan is currently busy writing his second album and we are eagerly excited for what's to come - so watch this space soon!  But for now, want to know some exciting stuff Ronan has done in his career so far?  Then why not visit the expanded Extra section!  It's packed full of info that many of you might have or perhaps might have not known about Ronan - so get down there and see the road so far - click here!

8/8/2001 - the taste for the ronan generation

In the UK, you'll find a free CD in promotional Pepsi drink packs!  What's this all about?  Well, you'll find a Ronan track on it!  It also contains many other great artists including Samantha Mumba (pictured left) and Atomic Kitten (pictured left).  Ronan, a couple of weeks back, signed up with Pepsi to allow himself to be promoted on Pepsi drink cans.  He also donated tracks to the free CD.

So, the next time you go to the supermarket, why not pick up a pack of Pepsi and enjoy the free CD that comes with it!  You'll have to hurry though, as this is a limited offer!

Also, Ronan is currently in Canada at the moment making appearances in Toronto and Montreal.

4/8/2001 - shane gets heavy-handed with ronan

The rifts amongst the members of Boyzone have taken another dramatic twist as one of them, Shane Lynch (pictured left), voiced his fury over Ronan Keating.  Shane made it clear that he felt it was Ronan to blame for the apparent collapse of the boy group.  In speaking to The Sun, Lynch said of Ronan: "I want to punch his lights out...I just hope I never run into him again. I will put him down so hard. One day the Devil will visit him."  Lynch had no reservations about Ronan's own pursuit of his solo career but felt that the former lead singer had let the other boyz down by abandoning a tour of the group.  "We all decided to take a year out.  He said he was going to do a solo album and then come back to do our tour."  Lynch is currently involved in a new hip-hop group titled Redhill along with Ben from Phats & Small with a new single from them to be released.

2/8/2001 - serving more ages

Ronan aiming to promote himself in the US, but until recently during his solo tour, the audience has not only attracted the young fans but has also attracted the much older audience too!  In an interview with the Daily Record, Ronan says: "It brings out the hunger in you.  I'm not jaded yet. I love what I do. My solo career is taking off but I still have a lot to prove."

In addition, Ronan was surprised with the audience he received during his solo tour and added: "The first five or six rows are filled with teen fans but behind them you can see couples and people my age and older. It's bizarre to see that change so quickly."

We at Ronan Keating World like to add that Ronan has indeed attracted audiences of all ages as his music is widely diverse upbeat and ballad tunes especially have been real favourites.

31/7/2001 - ronan appearances

Ronan will be making appearances in a number of locations!  The list of locations is given below.  The information is subject to change without notice.  Check out the Official Ronan Keating Website for full details.  You can also find these details in our Tour & Appearances section of this website!

31/7/2001 - US hear ro update

Ronan is doing very well in the US, and the single 'Lovin' Each Day' is receving huge airplay across the States! The single is moving up in the charts and is becoming a huge success. Ronan is due to release his album soon in the States but dates are yet to be confirmed. We'll keep you updated in the latest.

31/7/2001 - new material is penned down

Ronan is not only promoting his music to the US but is also currently writing his next album. He is currently recording the new material. He is writing with many songwriters including Gregg Alexander who co-wrote Ronan's two hits, 'Life Is A Rollercoaster' and 'Lovin' Each Day' as well as Calum MacColl who has been with Ronan on his tour. And also Paul Brady and Cathy Dennis (pictured left). We are predicting the album to be released sometime at the end of this year in the UK. But the title of the album is unconfirmed as yet. We'll keep you posted as the news comes in!

22/7/2001 - all to play for

While Ronan is doing his bit in the US and recording the next album, we've got something for you to enjoy!  We have opened the all new Fun & Games feature section in this website!  There are plenty of games and some cool downloads coming soon!  To play - click here and please enjoy!

14/7/2001 - ronan writes for dina

Ronan has co-written with famous songwriter Desmond Child who himself has written for Bon Jovi, Cher, Michael Bolton and other great artists, a song for the popular Dina Carroll (pictured left) on her greatest hits album titled, 'All I Ask'.  That's great songwriting Ro!

12/7/2001 - ronan thanks supports for new cancer charity

Ronan Keating thanked all those who supported him in the establishment of a new cancer charity.  The charity, The Marie Keating Foundation will aim to spread awareness of cancer through the despatch of mobile units throughout Ireland, and was set up in memory of Ronan's mother.  When speaking to Smash Hits magazine Ronan said: "The charity was set up after we lost mam. We've finally got three mobile units on the road positioned throughout Ireland where people can go on board and talk about cancer and become more aware of it and how it can affect both men and women.  To anyone out there who's helped out or donated money, I want to say a big thank you."

11/7/2001 - the fourth party

On Sunday 8th July 2001, on a pretty good day was the biggest event of the year - Party In The Park 2001!  Now with a crowd of 100,000 people watching in Hyde Park, London, how could Ronan possibly sing bravely among the crowd?  Well it was a simple task in hand!  Ronan is the veteran of Party In The Park!  He's done it before in fact four times already (in fact every single Party In The Park since)!  He did it with Boyzone in 1998 and 1999 and done it solo last year and this year!

So how did it all go you are asking?  A spectacular show it was!  When Ronan came on stage there was so much excitement!  He entered the stage with a red-brown leather jacket and cool blue denim (the one we're so familiar with on his many release covers!) underneath to greet the audience with one of the greatest performances ever yet!  He came out with his top four singles!  He started off the show with his smash hit single, 'Lovin' Each Day' and the crowd went absolutely bonkers!  Everyone enjoyed each moment of that song and Ronan got London dancing!  After, it was the wonderful 'The Way You Make Me Feel' and yet another great performance on stage!

Far and wide were watching Ronan as he mentioned that not far away from Hyde Park was a place called Notting Hill... now that was a giveaway wasn't it?  Everyone knew what song was next and everyone knew the words to that song and of course would Ronan sing 'When You Say Nothing At All' all by himself??  He got the crowd singing part of the song and no one failed to get the lyrics wrong - it was perfect on a summer's day.

To end off this amazing show, he sang his perfect number 1 hit, 'Life Is A Rollercoaster' and got the audience to jump, dance and clap to this song!  Our favourite and the song to sing along he made it fun and interactive.  For Ronan it was time to let the audience sing this song - and pointed the microphone to the crowd who sang enthusiastically to the song.  You could hear Ronan shout "All Night Long!" as the crowd did their bit!  A powerful ending got the audience cheering like 'maaad'!  Ronan thanked the audience as he departed the stage - awesome!

So what did the crowd have when he got on stage?  Well there were many Ronan fans who had banners and posters waving to the man himself and with the big words such as 'RONAN KEATING' and 'I LOVE RONAN' (with a picture too!) it all shows that Ronan is here to stay for a very long time!  Knowing Ronan, if he has done PITP every single year since it started there will be no doubt that Ronan will turn up to next year's PITP!  We are very sure that he'll be singing new tunes and all the classics that everyone all knows!  Thanks Ronan (and the other artists!) for a wonderful day!

what ronan says about party in the park 2001

Before the show...
Interviewed by Capital FM's Matthew Schofield

• "I was here last year.  Here again, very exciting, some great acts today.  Look forward in seeing some of the bands.  The weather's holding up.  Hopefully the sun's coming out.  So we're all very excited!"

After the show...
Interviewed by Capital FM's Rachel Hopper 

• What he thought about the audience - "...when we were playing 'When You Say Nothing At All', they all clapped their hands [the crowd] and were all clapping...Absolutely brilliant!"

• When asked about the number of appearances at PITP - "...it's my fourth...four years"

• What he thought about the event - "...the weather's been great this year and some brilliant acts this year!"

• Who he would like to see at the event - "I don't know!" 

During this interview, Ronan had a really sore throat (poor Ronan), but we're sure some honey and lemon cured his throat!

That's the report!  If you want to find out more about this exciting event, please visit the Official Party In The Park website by clicking here.  Finally, have you been to Party In The Park 2001?  What did you think of it?  Why not send you comments in?  Use the E-mail page to submit your comments!

For more details about the event and a review on Ronan's performance last year - see our Party In The Park section in the Extra area - click here!

11/7/2001 - ronan's second

With so much hype in the US, Ronan is actually recording new material for his next album which we are predicting here at Ronan Keating World to be released perhaps end of this year? But Ronan has been extremely busy that anything can happen! We'll keep you posted on the next album... but until then "Ronan rule the world!"  

11/7/2001 - US hear ro

Ronan is currently in the US promoting his album as well as his debut single there, 'Lovin' Each Day' and what a hit it is! Over 90 radio stations in the USA are playing this smash hit and is doing remarkably well! In Canada, the single has been doing well too and reached number 1 on Canada's Chum FM top 30! With so much success going on it looks like Ronan's going to be well-known worldwide - we all hope so!

11/7/2001 - triple down under

'Ronan' - the smash album has been doing well not only in the UK but also in Australia! In fact it has already gone triple platinum! We would like to congratulate Ronan on his success in Australia - keep that work up!

2/7/2001 - out to play

Sorry about the update!  Ronan is a bit quiet at the moment.  Don't forget that Ronan will be appearing at Party In The Park 2001 in Hyde Park, London, UK on Sunday 8th July!  The tickets sold out in just four hours - but if you want to grab that ticket in the last minute, try the competition at Ronan Keating.net!  Good luck!

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