Dermot Kennedy Joins The Cranberries for Emotional Reunion at Electric Picnic

August 31, 2025
Dermot Kennedy Joins The Cranberries for Emotional Reunion at Electric Picnic
  • The performance is scheduled for 3:30 PM on the Main Stage, part of a special event celebrating their legacy.

  • Today at Electric Picnic, Dermot Kennedy joins Noel and Mike Hogan of The Cranberries with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for a historic performance, marking their first live reunion in eight years.

  • This performance is particularly significant as it is the first time The Cranberries' music has been performed live since their last concert at the London Palladium in May 2017, and the first since the death of lead singer Dolores O'Riordan in January 2018.

  • The band, originating from Limerick and having sold over 40 million albums, is performing iconic songs like 'Zombie,' 'Linger,' and 'Ode to My Family' in a tribute to their legacy.

  • The concert features a special guest and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, creating a unique live experience that fans have eagerly anticipated.

  • Dolores O'Riordan's death at age 46 was a shock to band members, especially since she appeared happy and had overcome personal struggles, including childhood sexual abuse and a marriage break-up.

  • Her passing was ruled as drowning due to alcohol intoxication, and her death remains a profound loss for the band and fans alike.

  • Recently, The Cranberries released a 40-track reissue of their 1994 debut album 'No Need To Argue,' which drummer Fergal Lawler described as bittersweet, given O'Riordan's voice still echoes in the recordings.

  • Guitarist Noel Hogan called the reissue a celebration of Dolores O'Riordan’s life and legacy, emphasizing that her songs will be what she is remembered for.

  • In 2019, Noel Hogan paid tribute to Dolores O'Riordan by performing with Kodaline at Electric Picnic, highlighting the band's ongoing connection to their late lead singer.

  • The Cranberries' music continues to resonate worldwide, with hits like 'Dreams' and 'Zombie' becoming anthems, especially for Limerick supporters.

  • Despite disbanding, the band’s members, including Noel and Mike Hogan, reunited for this special performance, which is expected to be a memorable tribute.

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