Irish musical icons The Corrs were celebrated by Louth County Council with a prestigious Civic Reception, marking their enduring legacy and global impact. Held at the An Táin Arts Centre in Dundalk, the event represented the highest honour a local authority can bestow. The celebration capped a memorable day for the band, which also featured the official unveiling of a hometown mural and a dedicated exhibition at the County Museum.
During the ceremony, siblings Andrea, Caroline, Jim, and Sharon partook in a live fireside chat with music journalist Dave Fanning. It was here that the band delighted fans by revealing they are officially working on a brand-new studio album—their first in nearly nine years.
Drummer Caroline Corr expressed that returning to the studio has been an unexpected joy for the group. She noted that while the siblings always wonder if they will make another record after so many years working together, their recording sessions inevitably evolve into a larger project. She emphasized that it has been brilliant to write together again, adding that the family is determined to keep going until the album is finished.
Formed in 1990, the multi-platinum group has sold over 40 million albums worldwide by blending pop and rock with traditional Irish influences. Their chart-topping releases, including Talk on Corners and In Blue, firmly established them as one of Ireland's most successful musical exports. Notably, they became the first band since The Beatles to hold the top two positions in the UK album charts simultaneously.
Following the official ceremony, guests were treated to an intimate live performance by the band, marking their first show in Dundalk in almost three decades. In a joint statement, the group expressed immense gratitude for the recognition, dedicating the historic hometown honour to the memory of their late parents, Jean and Gerry Corr, who initially inspired and nurtured their lifelong love of music.
