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Sinead O’Connor ends fourth marriage after just 16 days

The singer personally broke the news on her website after fears it was about to be leaked

CATHAL DERVAN,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

Published Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 9:04 AM

Updated Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 9:09 AM

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Sinead O’Connor has confirmed her fourth marriage is over – after just 16 days as Mrs Barry Herridge

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O’Connor added: “I saw his life leave him because of how people close to him reacted. And I can’t take anyone’s life. And a woman wants to be a joy to her husband. So… U love someone? Set them free.

“He is a wonderful man. I love him very much. I’m sorry I’m not a more regular woman. I truly believe though it is painful to admit, we made a mistake rushing into getting married, for altruistic reasons, and weren’t aware or prepared for the consequences on my husband’s life and the lives of those close to him.

“He has been terribly unhappy and I have therefore ended the marriage. I think he is too nice to do so. And too nice to trap.”

The controversial Irish artist then asked fans and the media to respect her husband’s privacy.

She continued: “Meanwhile I intend to get on with being fully me. With never an apology for ANY part if being FULLY ME. No matter what.

“I am a 21st century full woman and proud of living it. I am in a very good and happy and strong place in life so I am doing fine. The marriage was 16 days. We lived together for 7 days only. Until Xmas eve. And we haven’t been awful to each other.

“So while I feel sad for my husband, and sad to be the cause of sorrow to yet another poor man, I’m also happy that I know we weren’t horrible to each other and he is better off free.

“And that I can be me. And that’s a freedom I can’t give up for anyone or anything. Rock n roll.”

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ShilohWith | Jan 05, 2012, 10:36 PM EST

why celebrities are getting married? whats wrong with living together, once when separate its far more scandal than after the 'fail marriage'? Just look at JLo, Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor.. you name it. It comes with the territory, fame and money is formula for divorce. One would think that they learned the lesson so far

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cuddlybuddly | Dec 31, 2011, 05:14 AM EST

I for one think Sinead's life is very interesting, so of course I'm going to want to know what's happening and she is mentally strong enough to reveal aspects of her wisdom which I find riveting..She lives true to her sense of things...in fact She inspires me as a woman

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Penny55 | Dec 29, 2011, 10:07 PM EST

Are you still be lonely? Do you want someone to companion with you. My- friends told me a nice place ------ 'Millionairesocial.C-O-M There are so many beautiful /successful people!,young girls / rich men. to- int'eract with each other., "everything to everyone"dating \.marry .even, a nice club for y'ounger women and old'er men, or older women and y'ounger men, and Age is no problem. everything is possible!You do not have to be rich or famous

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maryosullivan | Dec 28, 2011, 02:59 PM EST

Leave the woman alone ,you bunch of peeping toms Don't you have lives of your own?

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dingle999 | Dec 28, 2011, 10:41 AM EST

Posted by joeyreds on Dec 27, 2011, 09:58 AM EST don't mess with the Pope, and you look like crap even for a pig. WTF and I bet you call yourself a Christian ?

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sallykpabrennan | Dec 28, 2011, 06:50 AM EST

She shouuld give the world another laugh and go back in the priesthood. What a wacko!

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maryemoore | Dec 27, 2011, 10:31 PM EST

Oh, wow, what a shock! NOT!

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Woodman | Dec 27, 2011, 07:33 PM EST

I knew it wouldn't last when she found out he was a lesbian.

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francene | Dec 27, 2011, 06:08 PM EST

I noticed that most comments blane her. The question is do u not see that he is as responsible for the demise as much as she is. Ur comments suggest he has no power, that she had total control over everything. This cannot be true. Since none of u know her, I find ur opinions ludicrous and arrogant! Mindless drivel. ur opinions say more about u than this couple.

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BARNEYKX | Dec 27, 2011, 05:08 PM EST

IM SURE NO ONE IS SURPRISED AT THAT SHE IS A LOOSE CANNON AND ANOTHER HEADLINE SEEKER

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teddybear | Dec 27, 2011, 05:06 PM EST

Why bother getting married anymore? It's all a big joke.

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alisaann | Dec 27, 2011, 03:21 PM EST

she needs to STOP getting married.....what is she trying to prove? alisa

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franner | Dec 27, 2011, 02:48 PM EST

Why was an addiction counsellor out sourcing marijuana?

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JBRAFTREE | Dec 27, 2011, 02:46 PM EST

They both need help. He liked the publicity, and she liked God knows what. I love the way they had to "source' marijuana. Poor thing. She needs to stay with her music and show off her beautiful voice and personally stay out of the papers.

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Tooreenagrena | Dec 27, 2011, 02:35 PM EST

Shi is a pathological attention seeker. For her own good cut off her supply. Stop reporting on her boring lifestyle

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