Check out this news from the official page of Noel’s new-found fatherhood, and recording for the next album!

“Jan 21st 2000

The Cranberries have confirmed their first festival appearance this year on April 15, at Esparrago 2000, which is located Jerez (Cadiz area), Spain. This is Soto Grande, Beach. The festival will also include Dover (Spanish), Fabulos Cadillacs (Argentian), Lou Reed (American), Asian Dub Foundation (UK). For more information, go to www.esparragorock.com

Jan 20th 2000

(written by Dolores, Dec 1999)

Hello there all ye Cranberry heads!

I would just like to thank all you guys for your loyalty and support on our “Loud & Clear” tour.

The American leg was quite good, but Europe blew me away. Just some amazing receptions. I was totally impressed. I loved Spain, Italy, France, etc.

Noel is a dad now and Ferg is expecting in the next month or so. They will busy for a while.

We are going to rehearse and write the 5th album. We won’t record it until August and will do some festivals during the year. Our first is in April in Spain at Esparrago 2000 – So we are going to do ass kicking again – Oh I love Rock n’ Roll.

Hope to see you later this year and hope you had a great Millennium and Xmas!

Lot’s of love,

Dolores x”