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Irish Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Mrs Brown's Boys is back and cast tease plenty of laughs in brand new series
Mrs Brown's Boys star Danny O'Carroll has opened up about what fans can expect from the new TV series. Filming for series five of the hit BBC show has finally wrapped up. And former Dancing With The Stars finalist Danny admitted it's a 'great TV series'. Captioning a picture with his dad and show creator Brendan, he said: 'Tomorrow we film the last episode of the new Mrs Brown's Boys mini TV series. What a great TV series this is. I hope you guys laugh as much watching it, as we did filming it.' On Thursday, the cast and crew tested the episodes in front of a live studio audience of around 200 people. This will be the fifth series of Mrs Brown's Boys, consisting of four episodes. It's rumoured country singer Daniel O'Donnell could be making an appearance in the show after the star visited the Glasgow studios in April. In a smiling photo posted to the official Mrs Brown's Boys X page, Daniel could be seen meeting the cast. The Donegal native looked as happy as ever as he put his arms around Jennifer Gibney and Eilish O'Carroll for the snap. A caption over the image wrote: "A wee treat for mammy today with the unexpected visit of our dear friend Daniel O'Donnell. What an absolute tonic, but he's more my cup of tea #danielodonnell." A second snap showed Daniel holding up a visitors pass which had the word "family" written on it. However, it has not yet been confirmed if Daniel is set to appear as a guest in an episode.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daniel O'Donnell taking 'extended' break due to health issues
Daniel O'Donnell has announced he is taking "an extended break from touring" due to health issues. The 63-year-old singer from County Donegal cited allergies and recurrent chest infections. In a statement posted on Facebook on Thursday, a spokesperson for O'Donnell said the decision to take a break was not "made lightly". But it is "not a retirement but rather a temporary break" to recharge and recover after years on the road. "This decision was not made lightly, but it is driven by the health challenges he has faced over the past few years, particularly with allergies and recurrent chest infections while touring extensively," the statement said. "Daniel will continue his touring commitments until December 2025, but he has realised that he needs to step back and focus on his health and well-being." It is not known when the country/folk singer will return to touring, O'Donnell will host his annual Opry le Daniel shows on Irish language channel TG4 early next year. He will also perform on Gertrude Byrne's Medditerranean Cruise in September 2026, but these are the only two confirmed performances he will undertake. Hailing from Kincasslagh, The Boy from Donegal has been a key figure in the Irish music industry for over 40 years. In that time, he has released over 45 studio and live albums, cementing his status as a household name across the UK and Ireland. He married his wife, Majella, in 2002 who he met on holiday while in Tenerife three years earlier. The singer, also known as "Wee Daniel", has inspired a Daniel O'Donnell visitor centre in Dungloe, with his gold discs, awards and wedding suit on display for fans. In 1994, O'Donnell cancelled a series of sold-out shows in Newcastle, County Down after receiving a paramilitary threat that he would be killed if he performed. He has also been the subject of a number of online cons targeting fans. Last month, he urged them not to fall for social media "scammers" after fake images of him in hospital were posted online. Daniel O'Donnell warns fans about 'scammers' claiming he is sick 'My music isn't everyone's cup of tea' - O'Donnell
Sunday World
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Singer Daniel O'Donnell announces extended break due to ‘health challenges'
Singer Daniel O'Donnell has announced an extended break from touring due to 'health challenges.' The Donegal native has confirmed he will take a break from touring due to the health challenges he has faced over the past few years. The 63-year-old will continue his commitments until December 2025. He has insisted that "this is not a retirement but rather a temporary break". Early next year, Daniel will host his annual Opry le Daniel shows on TG4. Additionally, in September 2026, he will perform as he has for many years on Gertrude Byrne's Mediterranean Cruise. These will be his only confirmed performances for the year. A spokesperson for the singer told his fans, 'After much reflection, Daniel has decided to take an extended break from touring. Daniel O'Donnell. Photo: Steve Humphreys News in 90 Seconds - May 15th "This decision was not made lightly, but it is driven by the health challenges he has faced over the past few years, particularly with allergies and recurrent chest infections while touring extensively. 'Daniel will continue his touring commitments until December 2025, but he has realised that he needs to step back and focus on his health and well-being. "This pause is essential for him to recharge and recover.'
Extra.ie
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Daniel O'Donnell to take 'extended break' from touring due to illness
Daniel O'Donnell has announced he's taking an extended break from touring due to illness. The Donegal crooner took to social media on Thursday to announce the sad news, admitting the decision wasn't made lightly. The country music star will carry out his touring commitments until December and is reassuring fans that this is simply a temporary break. Daniel O'Donnell has announced he's taking an extended break from touring due to illness. Pic: Karwai Tang/WireImage In a statement, a spokesperson for the star wrote: 'After much reflection, Daniel has decided to take an extended break from touring. 'This decision was not made lightly, but it is driven by the health challenges he has faced over the past few years, particularly with allergies and recurrent chest infections while touring extensively. 'Daniel will continue his touring commitments until December 2025, but he has realised that he needs to step back and focus on his health and well-being. The Donegal crooner took to social media on Thursday to announce the sad news, admitting the decision wasn't made lightly. Pic: David Thompson/FilmMagic 'This pause is essential for him to recharge and recover.' Early next year, Daniel will host his annual Opry le Daniel shows on TG4. He will also perform on Gertrude Byrne's Mediterranean Cruise once again in September 2026. These will be his only confirmed performances for the year.
Irish Independent
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Daniel O'Donnell retains his gentleman status with staff of Wexford hotel following overnight stay ahead of show
Wexford People Today at 23:00 Not too many people manage to sustain a warm and loveable reputation over four decades in the music business, but Donegal legend Daniel O'Donnell has done just that. Having toured all over the globe, had 12 gold-selling albums, seven silver-selling albums, 16 top 10 albums and 11 top 30 singles, one thing has prevailed over his 40-year music career – he's a good guy. That was certainly the view of the staff at The Farmer's Kitchen in Drinagh, where he stayed overnight ahead of yet another sell-out show in The National Opera House on Tuesday night. The singer retained his reputation as an unassuming gentleman as he milled around the hotel, chatting with staff and customers and happily posed for photos. 'We were absolutely honoured and super excited to welcome Daniel for an overnight stay,' hotel management said, before wishing him all the best for his show in the Opera House that night. By all accounts the show was as good as ever as he flitted between country, folk, Irish and rock n' roll and as Daniel says, after forty years he's 'having far too much fun to stop now!'
