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Michael Flatley in mourning after death of wife Niamh, 52

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 5, 2026
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Michael Flatley in mourning after death of wife Niamh, 52 'My heart is broken'. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • Michael Flatley in mourning after death of wife Niamh, 52S1
  • 'My heart is broken'.S2
  • She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.S3
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Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52

She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.

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Michael Flatley in mourning after death of wife Niamh, 52

Ireland Culture Michael Flatley
3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 5, 2026
The brief

Michael Flatley in mourning after death of wife Niamh, 52 'My heart is broken'. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • Michael Flatley in mourning after death of wife Niamh, 52S1
  • 'My heart is broken'.S2
  • She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.S3
Assembled from source summaries.
Timeline · newest first

Sources · 3 citations

S1 Donegaldaily 1 report · EN
S2 Metro 1 report · EN
S3 BBCLead 1 report · EN

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