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    10 things you never knew about Daniel O’Donnell

    Grainne KavanaghBy Grainne KavanaghJune 22, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Daniel O’Donnell is the prize jewel of Ireland. But how much do you really know about him? There’s a lot more to the D’OD than meets the eye.

    He is the apple of every granny’s eye. He is the golden voice of our nation. He is none other than Daniel O’Donnell.

    But, how much do you really know about the main man himself? Do you think your Daniel trivia is up to standard? Read on to discover ten things you never knew about Daniel O’Donnell.

    10. His favourite colour is yellow − shine bright like a Daniel

    He favourite colour is yellow, one of the things you never knew about Daniel O'Donnell.
    Credit: Facebook / Daniel O’Donnell

    The colour of sunshine is symbolic of happiness, optimism, creativity and spring. We couldn’t think of a more appropriate colour for Daniel to claim as his favourite.

    He really is the sunshine in all our lives. Is this one of the things you never knew about Daniel O’Donnell?

    9. He grew up without a father − strengthening the bond with his mother

    The youngest of his family, poor Daniel was only six years old when his father Francie died suddenly.

    Daniel describes this as the only dark cloud to fall on his family during his childhood, and apart from the tragic loss of his father, Daniel had a very happy childhood.

    8. His favourite type of take-away− a man of taste

    His favourite takeaway is a Chinese!
    Credit: pxfuel.com

    If this isn’t one of the things you never knew about Daniel O’Donnell, we don’t know what is. Daniel mentions on his website that he has a love for Chinese food.

    He doesn’t specify what his favourite dish is, however. We can only wonder. Sweet and Sour Chicken? The humble spice bag? We’d love to know.

    7. His favourite movies − have you seen Daniel’s favourite movies?

    His favourite movie is Gandhi, one of the things you never knew about Daniel O'Donnell.
    Credit: imdb.com

    Daniel loves sitting down to watch a good film, just like the rest of us. He notes that his favourite films include Gandhi, Calamity Jane, and The Sound of Music. We’re not surprised at the musicals, any excuse to sing a wee song.

    6. His favourite saying− a classic Irish phrase

    His favourite saying is "up ya boy ya!".
    Credit: Facebook / @DanielODonnellOfficial

    Daniel indeed has a favourite phrase that he likes to say. On his website, he says that “Up ya boy ya!” is his favourite saying. We love this, full of encouragement for everyone, is our Daniel.

    5. His favourite holiday destination − he’s more like us than you think

    His favourite holiday is Tenerife, one of the things you never knew about Daniel O'Donnell.
    Credit: YouTube Screenshot / Daniel O’Donnell

    Daniel is a modest man, and it doesn’t take too much to please him. Just a bit of sunshine keeps him happy, and Tenerife is his favourite place to holiday and get just that.

    He has a luxury villa in the mountains in Tenerife. He says the surroundings give him a sense of calm that he can find nowhere else, bar maybe his home of Donegal.

    4. Where did he meet Majella? − Majella is the love of his life

    He met Majella in Tenerife.
    Credit: Facebook / Daniel O’Donnell

    When Daniel finally announced his engagement to Majella, grandmothers all over the country were filled with bittersweet feelings.

    They were, of course, thrilled for Daniel but secretly gutted that they couldn’t have him all to themselves. But where did the two love birds meet? The pair met in Tenerife, in Majella’s parent’s Irish bar. No wonder Daniel loves Tenerife so much!

    3. His favourite song − do you love this song?

    This is undoubtedly one of the things you never knew about Daniel O’Donnell. Daniel is a connoisseur of good music, but what’s his favourite song of all time? It’s none other than ‘Miss You Nights’ by Sir Cliff Richard. A piece of music full of emotion indeed.

    2. He doesn’t drink − wee Daniel is a sober man

    Daniel doesn't drink, one of the things you never knew about Daniel O'Donnell.
    Credit: Facebook/ Daniel O’Donnell

    Daniel doesn’t care for a drop of alcohol. No wonder our granny loves him; he’s such a good boy!

    We think this gives him more time to focus on singing and performing, the most crucial thing in his life, except maybe Majella and his fans, of course.

    1. He doesn’t drink tea− we couldn’t believe it either

    He doesn't drink tea!
    Credit: Flickr / Caro Wallis

    That’s right, Wee Daniel, known for inviting fans around to his house for annual tea parties, doesn’t drink the nation’s favourite hot drink.

    B&B owners were left flabbergasted during Daniel & Majella’s B&B Roadshow when Daniel turned down their cups of tea, saying he doesn’t drink it.

    While we usually would find it hard to trust someone who doesn’t like a hot drop, we think we can make a notable exception for Daniel.

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    Grainne Kavanagh

    Gráinne is an Irish writer who is utterly obsessed with her country. She grew up in Kilkenny and 'matured' in Waterford, where she got a Bachelor's in Theatre and English. She is now based in Dublin, where she has recently received a Master's Degree in Librarian and Information Studies. Her favourite things to write about include travel, satire, good news, cinema, theatre, and mental health. She previously worked as a film critic for the Waterford News and Star newspaper. Gráinne also works as a pet sitter, so she can usually be found in someone else's home, cuddling their dog.

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