The Corrs release teaser video ahead of their London comeback this weekend

The Corrs have released a teaser video ahead of their long-awaited comeback this weekend.

The family band, from Dundalk, will play their first live show in a decade at Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park in London this Sunday.

The group confirmed their comeback in June 10 years on from their last release and have been busy rehearsing and recording in the English capital ever since.

The new track shows them preparing for their comeback, as well as looking back to their childhood with clips of them as youngsters playing with their late parents, Gerry and Jean.

Earlier this year Sharon, Caroline, Andrea and Jim played a medley of songs at their father’s funeral in the Church of the Holy Redeemer in Ard Easmuinn.

After posting the video today, Andrea said via her Twitter page: “See you soon X”

Check out the video above.

The Corrs perform for first time in a decade at father Gerry’s funeral

The late Gerry Corr in the company of daughters Sharon, Caroline and Andrea

The Corrs performed together for the first time in a decade at their father Gerry’s funeral Mass in Dundalk today.

The siblings – Jim, Sharon, Caroline and Andrea – haven’t played together publicly since going on hiatus from the music business in 2005.

However, they received a special ovation at the end of Mass at the Holy Redeemer today when they played the Minstrel Boy and another traditional Irish air on the altar.

The family also recited two poems written by their father while youngest daughter Andrea performed the Allelieu.

Gerry (82) passed away on Thursday in the Mater Hospital.

He was predeceased by wife Jean, nee Bell, who died in November 1999 aged 57. The pair had performed as a group in Dundalk for many years as ‘Sound Affair’.

Chief celebrant at the Mass Fr Paul Montague told the congregation that Gerry had played an active role in the community in Dundalk, praising him in particular for his role as a meal on wheels volunteer, for playing the organ in the church and for supporting the Louth County Hospital and the local Traveller community.

As well as his children, Gerry leaves behind brother Willie, sisters Maureen, Rosaleen and Kathleen and a large circle of relatives and friends.

The Corrs in mourning at passing of father Gerry

Gerry Corr in the company of daughters Sharon, Caroline and Andrea

The death has occurred of Gerry Corr, the father of popular music group The Corrs.

The 82-year-old passed away peacefully in the Mater Hospital in Dublin last night.

Gerry was best known as the father of Jim, Sharon, Caroline and Andrea Corr, who made up the internationally-acclaimed band, The Corrs.

He was predeceased by his wife Jean, who passed away in November 1999 from a rare lung condition, while awaiting a transplant.

Gerry and Jean were popular entertainers in their own right in years gone by, performing together as ‘Sound Affair’, while in more recent times the Ard Easmuinn man was actively involved in the campaign to retain services at the Louth County Hospital.

No funeral arrangements have yet been made while the family have issued a statement through Sharon’s management team asking for privacy at this time, saying they would not be commenting on their father’s passing.

The band cited their parents as their major musical influences over the years and wrote a number of songs for Gerry including ‘On My Father’s Wings’ and ‘No More Cry’ which was penned to support him following his wife’s passing.

Condolences from all at Talk of the Town to his family and many friends.

Gerry and his late wife Jean performing as ‘Sound Affair’

Sharon supports Oxfam’s heroes campaign

Sharon Corr

Dundalk-born singer Sharon Corr has called on the public to honour female heroes in their own lives with a special ‘hero’ card or gift.

Sharon, who acts as Oxfam Ireland’s ambassador, said the vital and often heroic role played by women in the lives of others should be recognised.

Oxfam Ireland’s Heroes Campaign is being supported by a number of inspirational Irish women, including former president Mary McAleese. ‘You Are My Hero’ cards are available online at www.oxfamheroes.org, priced at €5.

Sharon said her mother Jean, who died of lung disease a number of years ago, was and always will be her hero.

Sharon is currently in the US on a world tour with her new album ‘The Same Sun’ and said the title track was inspired by her trip to Tanzania visiting Oxfam’s women’s rights programmes.

“Going to Tanzania was a truly life-changing experience. It reinforced for me the power of women to change the world,” Sharon said.

“No matter what challenges they might face and the obstacles in their way, women will do everything they can to overcome them for the good of their family and community,” she said.

Corrs for celebration as Andrea gives birth to second child

Andrea Corr with her first child, Jean

Dundalk singer Andrea Corr has given birth to a baby boy, according to reports.

The Corrs’ frontwoman – whose father Gerry still resides in Ard Easmuinn – welcomed her second child into the world in a Washington hospital earlier this month.

The 39-year-old has reportedly named the child Brett, after her husband Brett Desmond – son of billionaire businessman Dermot.

This is Andrea’s second child, following the birth of daughter Jean – named after her deceased mother – in April 2011.

A spokeswoman said: “Andrea is delighted to share the news of the birth of her baby boy Brett – born January 4, at 11am.

“Mother and baby are healthy and happy and back home with dad and their daughter Jean.”