Daniel O'Donnell

The Boy From Donegal

Daniel Comes from Kincasslagh Co Donegal, Daniel is known for his great singing voice and outstanding personality. Daniel's earliest ambition was to be a teacher but a fortuitous meeting with the internationally renowned Up With People organisation while at college in Galway convinced him that he should pursue a career in music. Subsequently Daniel Joined his sister Margo as part of her band, and during that useful apprenticeship he got the opportunity to sing a few songs on stage. Two months prior to leaving Margo's Band in 1983 he made his debut as a recording artist by releasing the rather plaintive song "Donegal Shore". Although Daniel was unaware of it, Donegal Shore was soon receiving considerable airplay and would become popular in both Ireland and the U.K.

RITZ RECORDS

The signing of a contract with Ritz Records should have marked a significant upturn in Daniel's fortunes be he still felt vaguely unhappy about his progress . A meeting was held the discussions resulted in a New Band being formed this was the platform from which Daniel began to climb to the very top of Irish and British Entertainment. Since then Daniel has become a Country & Irish Phenomenon attracting capacity crowds at virtually every Dance and concert venue in Ireland & Britain.

Daniel made his US Debut in 1988, where his performance at the Country Music Fan Fare in Nashville was the highlight of the festival. During His stay in Nashville Daniel also appeared as the guest of George Hamilton IV on the famed Grand Ole Opry. Further visits to the home of Country music resulted in appearances on the highly rated "Nashville Now" television show and the recording of a "Best Selling Album" "The Last Waltz" which was produced by Allen Reynolds at Jack's Tracks Recording Studio.

In 1990 in his first American tour headlined concerts Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia & New York.

Daniel has enjoyed unprecedented success on the recording front in Ireland & Britain where every one of his albums has gone straight to No1 in the UK Country Charts. Some of them also earning crossover success in the British Pop Charts.

Daniel also has had his own Television programme called "Country Comes Home" on RTE and also "The Daniel O'Donnell Show" which has featured lots of Irish and International Guests.

Daniel is loved by all the people and it is amazing he never forgets a face or a name.

Daniel's Earliest Recording was in 1983 "Donegal Shore"

Daniel has also appeared on "Top Of The Pops"

Daniel & Charity Work

Daniel has devoted a lot of time to helping with "The Romanian Challenge Appeal" which the founder is Monica McDaid one the homes that was built through fundraising is called "Kincasslagh House".

Albums

Daniel has recorded so many albums too many to count Daniel's Latest album is called " From Daniel With Love"

New DVD

Daniel's New DVD is called "The Rock And Roll Show" definitely not to be missed