Crystal Swing’s Dervla says people still don’t “understand” autism as she calls for more supports
“If we died in the morning, where would Paul go?” Crystal Swing’s Dervla Burke O’Connor has been praised for her honest description of autism on Claire Byrne Live. Speaking on the show this week, the mum-of-two discussed what life is like as she cares for her autistic son Paul. Dervla said she feels that sometimes […]
4 years ago
Crystal Swing’s Dervla calls for more supports for children with autism
“I feel nobody is listening.” Crystal Swing singer Dervla Burke O’Connor has called for more supports for children with autism. For the first time, she has opened up about having a severely autistic son and how she had to give up her singing career to care for him full time. The Cork mum said she […]
4 years ago
Crystal Swing’s Derek welcomes second child with wife Claire
The couple’s daughter Robyn was born last week. Congratulations are in order for Crystal Swing’s Derek Burke as he welcomes his second child with his wife Claire McAuliffe. Derek, who rose to fame as part of the trio Crystal Swing with his mother Mary, and sister Dervla, has been keeping a low profile over the […]
5 years ago
It’s A BOY For Crystal Swing’s Dervla (And His Name Is A Nod To Her Late Uncle)
Crystal Swing’s Dervla Burke has given birth to her first child with hubbie, Tim O’Connor in their native Cork. The country singer, who tied the knot with her handsome farmer last year in the Midleton Park Hotel, is said to be exhausted but “doing very well”. The 7lb 9oz bundle of joy, the first grandchild […]
10 years ago
There’s A Crystal Swing Baby On The Way…
Crystal Swing’s Dervla Burke is expecting her first child with hubbie, Tim O’Connor in January. The country singer, who tied the knot with her handsome farmer last year in the Midleton Park Hotel, revealed the happy news to Cork’s Evening Echo: “When I saw that the test was positive I couldn’t keep it to myself,” […]
10 years ago