If there’s anything we know about an Irish granny, it’s that she has a special place in her heart for the man, the myth, the D’OD.
He is beauty, he is grace, he is King of the Irish State.
Daniel O’Donnell is beloved by the whole of Ireland, but no one loves him more than our grannies.
But what is it about him that has captured the hearts of the nation? Read on to discover why your granny loves Daniel O’Donnell.
10. He has a gorgeous voice – Daniel has the voice of an angel
You are truly blessed if you have been lucky enough to hear Daniel sing.
He is the songbird of our great nation and can soften even the hardest of hearts with his voice. What’s more, he’s always up for singing a little song. He just doesn’t stop.
9. His winning smile – grannies swoon at his cheeky grin
He can light up a whole room with his pearly whites, and grannies go gaga for it. Daniel even lists his teeth as his best feature on his website!
He truly has a winning smile, and that’s one of the reasons why your granny loves Daniel O’Donnell.
8. He has a song for everything – a Daniel for all seasons
With well over 50 (yes, 50) albums, there is a Daniel song to fit every mood.
Whether you want a lovely melody to set the mood for Christmas day, or you want to bop along to some Hank Williams classics, there is a Daniel song for everyone.
7. His love for his mammy – Daniel’s mammy is his champion
There’s no denying Daniel’s love for his mother, Julia. One thing you may not have known about Daniel is that his father died when he was very young, leaving Julia to raise Daniel and his siblings solo.
This strengthened Daniel’s bond with his mother, and seeing this bond is just one of the reasons why your granny loves Daniel O’Donnell.
6. He dresses to impress – always sets the scene in a suit
Daniel always wears a classy suit when performing, to the point that a Daniel show just isn’t right without one. He’s always the best dressed in any room, that’s for sure.
Even when he’s not wearing suits, he’s jazzed up to the last. Check out his recent 2021 video, ‘Down at the Lah De Dah’, for proof.
5. He’s always prepared to lift spirits – a visit from Daniel will cheer anyone up
Who can forget when Daniel visited his local retirement homes during the Covid-19 lockdowns?
Equipped with a portable speaker and a microphone, Daniel performed for residents outside their windows. He cares so much about his fans, which is why your granny loves Daniel O’Donnell.
4. He’s always happy to help – he’ll throw his hand into anything
Need help changing the light bulbs? Daniel is always glad to help!
Just don’t let him fix your boiler; he’s not a registered gas installer.
3. He’s always up for a laugh – Daniel is full of fun
Daniel is always up for a bit of craic. This is evident in his hit TV show Daniel and Majella’s B&B Roadtrip, where he and his wife Majella travel up and down the country.
When Daniel and Majella aren’t winding each other up in the car, he’s crooning in the kitchens and getting up to mad activities like paddleboarding and bombing it down ziplines.
He’s young at heart, our Daniel.
2. He’s gorgeous – the most handsome man in Ireland
If there’s one thing we can all agree with, it’s Daniel’s good looks; he’s gorgeous!
He’s got the piercing eyes, the winning smile, and the voice: the whole Daniel package.
1. He’s just so nice – he always has time for his fans
Daniel O’Donnell is hands down one of the nicest men in Ireland, and all his fans know it.
He is so grateful for each and every one of his fans, and he always has time to stop and have a chat with them.
He’s even been known to visit them or give them a quick buzz on the telephone! Manners go a long way, and that’s why your granny loves Daniel O’Donnell.
