Trivia

Plays guitar and piano

Writer of Ireland's entry in the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest.

His First solo single "Irish Son" caused controversy when both it and he implied he had been the victim of abuse while in school, particularly when the school was identified. An apology was issued and it later emerged that he was never the victim of abuse in or out of the school

Was engaged to Australian singer Delta Goodrem.

Daughter, with Kerry Katona, Molly born in Dublin's Mount Carmel hospital. (August 31, 2001)

On his birth certificate, his name is Brian but he changed it to Bryan when he joined Westlife because he said it looked cooler. He reverted back to Brian in 2004 when he became a solo singer.

February 3, 2003 welcomed daughter Lilly Sue. The baby weighed 7lbs 7oz.

Announced he was quitting Westlife with immediate effect in order to spend more time with his family. (March 9, 2004)

Throughout his childhood, he was always short and overweight, but when he turned 17 he shot up to 5' 10" and became thin.

Released his first solo album "Irish Son". (November 2004)