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Extra.ie
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Daniel O'Donnell hits out at cruel scammers after announcing break from touring
Daniel O'Donnell's management team have issued a warning to fans after a number of fake social media pages and bogus news stories began circulating online, falsely claiming updates about his and other family members' health. The Donegal singer took to his official Facebook page to set the record straight, urging followers to ignore the misleading content and only trust updates posted by his team. 'Can I please ask you not to engage with any of these fake pages. They are all lies, photos that have been altered. All to get people to click into them. The only pages you ever need to read official news from is this page. Trish.' The message comes just days after Daniel announced he will be stepping back from touring at the end of 2025 to focus on his health. The 62-year-old revealed that the decision, though difficult, was necessary after years of struggling with allergies and recurring chest infections while on the road. Daniel O'Donnell. Pic: Karwai Tang/WireImage Fans can still catch Daniel live until December 2025, and he will appear on TG4's Opry le Daniel early next year, as well as on Gertrude Byrne's Mediterranean Cruise in September 2026 – his only confirmed performances for that year. The singer's heartfelt message and his warning to fans reflect his ongoing commitment to keeping his supporters informed, while also protecting them from misinformation during a personal and challenging time.
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
RTÉ News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Daniel O'Donnell taking break from touring due to 'health challenges'
Daniel O'Donnell has announced he is taking an extended break from his busy entertainment career due to "health challenges". A spokesperson for the 63-year-old Co Donegal star said in a statement: "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." The spokesperson said Mr O'Donnell 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 spokesperson added: "This pause is essential for him to recharge and recover. He emphasises that 'this is not a retirement but rather a temporary break'." Early next year, the singer 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. Mr O'Donnell and wife Majella now have four grandchildren. The latest grandchild, Jack, was born last month in Australia while Majella's daughter Siobhan and her husband Gavin also have Archie, Olivia and Luke. The star has already taken a number of such breaks over the years saying he wanted to take time out to spend it with his family. In 2014, he announced he would be taking a break from touring for personal reasons. The decision came after his wife Majella underwent successful treatment for breast cancer. In 2012, the singer marked 30 years in the music industry but then announced that he was cutting back on his touring commitments and schedule. A number of years earlier in 1992, he took a number of months off after admitting he faced physical and mental exhaustion due to his demanding schedule.
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.
