Noel Gallagher and Sally Mash Part Ways After Two Years Together
Oasis icon Noel Gallagher is reportedly single again following a split from his girlfriend, Sally Mash. The musician had been dating the private members' club boss since 2023, but sources confirm the relationship has now ended.
Amicable Separation with No Hard Feelings
According to insiders speaking to The Sun, Gallagher and Mash decided to call it quits earlier this year. The breakup was described as nothing dramatic, with both parties agreeing they "weren't right for each other." Despite ending their romantic involvement, the pair have chosen to remain on good terms, with sources insisting there is "no bad blood" between them and that they have "stayed the best of friends."
Noel was reportedly in "good spirits" this week as he ventured into London without Sally by his side. The source emphasized the amicable nature of the separation, highlighting that it was a mutual decision reached without any significant conflict or drama.
A Relationship That Began in 2023
Gallagher and Mash were first thought to have started dating in October 2023, with Noel confirming the relationship the following April. During an interview, he humorously remarked, "I've punched above my weight several times in my life. I think if you can make a girl laugh, the battle is more than won." He also shared that Sally was "cool" about his hit song Don't Look Back In Anger, which features the lyric, "So Sally can wait."
Over the past year, despite Noel's busy reunion tour with brother Liam Gallagher, Sally regularly joined the band at various dates, including the opening night in Cardiff last July. Their relationship was his first public romance since the end of his marriage to Sara MacDonald.
Gallagher's Previous Marriages and Family Life
Noel Gallagher was previously married to publicist Sara MacDonald from 2011 to 2023. The couple have two sons together, Donovan and Sonny. Prior to that, he was married to columnist and businesswoman Meg Matthews. Their Las Vegas wedding took place in 1997, and they remained together until 2001, during which time they welcomed their daughter Anais.
In an interview ahead of the release of his 2023 album Council Skies, Noel reflected on how personal experiences influence his art, stating, "Divorce is a long, drawn-out process, so it affects the mood of the album." He added that when significant events occur in one's life, "it makes for better art."
Recent Public Appearances and Controversies
Last weekend, Noel Gallagher attended the BRIT Awards in his hometown of Manchester, where he received the Songwriter of the Year award. During his acceptance speech, he thanked his brother Liam first, followed by his bandmates, and concluded with a nod to his football team, Manchester City, exclaiming, "up the f***ing blues." This final comment, which drew boos from Manchester United fans, was censored by ITV in their time-delayed broadcast.
The award itself sparked some controversy, as Gallagher has not released new music in the past twelve months. When questioned about this, Noel seemed to acknowledge the oddity, saying, "I haven’t written a song for two years. I’m not sure how I’ve got away with that one, but I’ll take it."
As Noel Gallagher moves forward from this relationship, fans and observers will be watching to see how this personal chapter might influence his future musical endeavors and public life.
