Daniel and Majella are putting the kettle on for a great cause

Something is brewing in the hills of Donegal. Daniel and Majella O’Donnell are lending their support to a new fundraising initiative launched by Relay for Life Donegal called the Boil The Kettle Appeal, inviting people everywhere to gather for tea this April in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The campaign, launched today, will run … Read more

‘There is a way out of the darkness’ – Majella finds hope after psychiatric hospital stay

Mental health advocate Majella O’Donnell has urged people never to hesitate to tell others when they need help. Having lived with depression since her late teens and being on medication since her mid-30s, Majella said she had always managed to pull herself out of difficult periods. However, in 2024, things became overwhelming, and on advice … Read more

‘I was just sitting in a corner of the room, dead inside’ – Majella O’Donnell on her 10-week stay in hospital with depression

O’Donnell was speaking before tonight’s episode of RTÉ show High Road, Low Road during which she and husband Daniel travel to the city of Zadar in Croatia. O’Donnell (65) has suffered with depression since her late teens and has been on anti-depressant medication since her mid-30s. Although managing to keep the illness at bay and … Read more

‘I was just sitting in a corner of the room dead inside’ – Majella O’Donnell opens up on 10-week stay in hospital with depression

Ms O’Donnell was speaking ahead of tonight’s episode of RTÉ show High Road Low Road alongside husband Daniel during which the couple travel to city of Zadar in Croatia. Ms O’Donnell has suffered with depression since her late teens and has been on anti-depressant medication since her mid-30s. Although managing to keep the illness at … Read more

101-year-old Annie McCaul hears the music again on Hidden Hearing’s 15th Anniversary!

Sponsored Post Dunlewey woman Annie McCaul marked a milestone recently when she got her first hearing aids at the remarkable age of 101. Annie celebrated the gift of hearing in style, with the sweet sounds of Daniel O’Donnell! The Hidden Hearing clinic in Letterkenny marked a significant milestone celebrating 15 years of serving the local … Read more

Daniel O’Donnell’s former hotel to go under the hammer

A Kincasslagh hotel once owned by Donegal star Daniel O’Donnell is going to auction. Bids for The Viking Hotel will start at €475,000. Daniel O’Donnell purchased the Viking House Hotel in 1993, quickly establishing it as a popular destination for his global fanbase. Daniel’s late sister Kathleen and her husband John Doogan managed the business, … Read more

Delighted Daniel and Majella feeling ‘blessed’ as they welcome new grandchild

Daniel O’Donnell and wife Majella have welcomed their fourth grandchild into the world. The Donegal crooner is a stepdad to his wife Majella’s kids, Michael and Siobhan and they’ve been in his life since they were nine and eleven. Michael and his wife Sarah, who got married last July in Tuscany, Italy, welcomed a son … Read more

Daniel helps Majella celebrate a very special birthday

Daniel O’Donnell showered wife Majella with champagne and flowers as she celebrated her 65th birthday today. The couple, who married in 2002, often appear on TV together. The singing star took to Facebook to feature a stunning picture of his wife. Wearing a red two-piece, Majella stood beside a floral decoration with her name on … Read more

Daniel O’Donnell issues warning for fans as he’s forced to speak out and address nasty rumours

DANIEL O’Donnell has been forced to speak out and address the nasty rumours circulating about him. The Donegal crooner was made aware of some “doctored” photos of him looking “unwell in hospital”. 2 Daniel O’Donnell has said he’s ‘very well’Credit: Getty Images – Getty 2 Daniel recorded a statement for Facebook after seeing fake posts … Read more

Watch: Daniel’s surprise for superfan is no April fool!

He’s here, Daniel is here! Daniel O’Donnell left a long-time superfan speechless after surprising her in her home yesterday. Tiktokker Mary-Ellen O’Hare has a light-hearted tradition of revealing her Daniel O’Donnell calendar at the start of each month. On 1st April yesterday, she was stunned when the man himself turned up in her kitchen! With … Read more