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If you are a fan of country music and are interesting in listening to folk Irish tunes there is no one better to listen to than Daniel O'Donnell. This talented Irish singer has been delighting audiences with his wonderful mix of country music inter spread by elements of traditional Irish music. So if you wish to check out his eclectic music; do remember to book your tickets online in advance.

The talented Daniel O'Donnell was born in Dungloe in Ireland on 12th December 1961. He incidentally is the born of Francis and Julia O'Donnell. Daniel grew up in the Kincasslagh area which also is in Donegal along with his four other siblings. He however has always described the Ireland where he spent his childhood as a poor country. In the year 1968, his father died due to a heart attack at only forty-nine. His death had a deep effect on young Daniel's formative years. Daniel evidently spent his summers with his loving grandmother on the beautiful island of Owey. His strong interest in music surfaced as a teenager, when he happened to enjoy the traditional Irish dancing forms at the local village community hall.

He then disclosed his desire to become a singer to his sister Margo who was already quite an established singer of repute and a prominent household name in those times in Ireland. In early 1980, Daniel left his college before graduating to pursue his dreams and went on to join her band. His career soon took off after he went on to record and successfully release Johnny McCauley's compilation titled My Donegal Shore in the year 1983, with a mere £1,200 of his own hard earned money, and it necessitated him selling most copies by himself. In the later half of that year, he went on to form his own highly successful musical group titled Country Fever. After some period when the group disbanded, he went on to form The Grassroots. Thereafter he has never looked back and has received wide success and huge adulation from his fans. In the year 2002, he received an honorary MBE for his great services and contribution to the music industry. He has been a chart topper through his illustrious career and has as many as fifteen Top 40 singles. This apart he has sold 10 million compilations worldwide. His music has been an inspiration t many aspiring country Irish singers.

Daniel is quite well-known for his powerful and uplifting live performances. Over the years he has drawn countless audiences in both Europe and North America. His shows are eagerly awaited by his fans. So do book your tickets early and enjoy some scintillating music.