By Róise Collins A MAJOR fundraising concert will take place in Crolly tomorrow night in a show of solidarity following the devastating fire that destroyed St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg on Easter Monday. The event, headlined by Daniel O’Donnell, will be held in the marquee at Teach Paidi Óig. Advertisement Organised by Coiste Forbartha Chroithlí, the […]
Is Daniel O’Donnell about to don his dancing shoes again?
ALMOST a decade on from his stint on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, could Daniel O’Donnell be about to don his dancing shoes again? The Donegal singer appeared on the BBC TV hit show in autumn 2015. He was eliminated third; in week four of the series. Advertisement The rumour comes as Dancing with the Stars will soon […]
Nominations open for Donegal Person of the Year
Nominations are open to find the next Donegal Person of the year. The awards, organised by the Donegal Association Dublin, recognise those who have promoted the county at a local, national, or international level. Past winners include Moya Brennan, Noel Cunningham, Jason Black, Shay Given, and of course, Daniel O’Donnell. Advertisement The Donegal Association was […]
Hundreds set to take part in Relay for Life
by Paddy Walsh HUNDREDS are expected to take part in this year’s Donegal Relay for Life which runs over twenty-fours from Saturday afternoon helping to raise funds and awareness in the battle against cancer. Singer Daniel O’Donnell will spearhead the entertainment element of an event that is both inspirational and emotional and literally spells out […]
Fans make special journey to see Daniel
By Dionne Meehan TWO Daniel O’Donnell mega-fans from Singapore recently travelled over eight hours to Australia to see their idol in concert. After the sombre shadow of cancer claimed Debra Palmer’s godmother, her grandmother Patricia Pereira was left solitary in its wake. Advertisement To bridge her solitude, Debra and her mother Valerie Pareira immersed themselves […]
Daniel’s heartfelt goodbye to Letterkenny’s Sally Blake
By Dionne Meehan SINGER Daniel O’Donnell has given local woman Sally Blake a special send off by singing at her funeral on Friday. Sally, of 14 Ard O’Donnell, passed away last Tuesday in the care of the staff of Archview Lodge Nursing Home. Advertisement Requiem Mass was celebrated in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Friday at 11am. […]
The late Sally Blake: ‘She’s as well known on the Letterkenny landscape as the Cathedral spire’
THE funeral will take place on Friday of Sally Blake, of 14 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny, a woman well-known for her accomplishments in her native town, and abroad for her international friendships. Sally passed away on Tuesday in the care of the staff of Archview Lodge Nursing Home. She would have been known by many as […]
Downings woman attends Daniel O’Donnell concert in Perth
A DOWNINGS woman has described Daniel O’Donnell as being one of Donegal’s “greatest exports” after she attended his recent show in Perth, Western Australia. Susan Coyle’s love for the country singer began ten years ago when she attended his concert in the Riverside Theatre at the Convention Centre in Perth. “Blown away” by his ability […]
Daniel O’Donnell tipped for Dancing with the Stars
DANIEL O’Donnell has become the latest name to potentially take part in next year’s Dancing With the Stars when it returns to our screens in January. Boyle Sports has made the Donegal singer its 6/1 second favourite with fellow rumoured contestant, model Roz Purcell still the frontrunner in the betting at 4/1. The country music star […]
Huge response to Daniel’s prayer calls
DANIEL O’Donnell has urged fans to keep his manager Kieran Cavanagh in their thoughts. Mr Cavanagh, a Sligo native, has been Daniel’s manager since 2017. The Donegal star has revealed that his manager has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Advertisement Daniel said: “I’d like to ask for prayers for my manager Kieran Cavanagh. He has […]