Daniel O’Donnell and Friends
12.00pm – 3.30pm Fridays (Eastern STandard Time)
Presented By: Ann Laidlaw
Daniel O’Donnell is an Irish singer, television presenter and philanthropist. He came to public attention in 1983 and has since become a household name in Ireland and the UK. He has also had considerable success in the US and Australia. He is known for his close relationship with his fanbase, and his charismatic and engaging stage presence. His music has been described as a mix of country and Irish folk, and he has sold over ten million records to date.
Daniel O’Donnell and friends hosted by Ann Laidlaw features great Irish artists, news and artists info each week regarding the tours they have here in Australia, including venues, dates and ticket outlets. Interviews live with many artists whether it is birthdays or release of new material.
Over the past eighteen years the show has been running the following artists have featured: Mary Duff, Margo O’Donnell (Daniel’s siter) Marc Roberts, Dominic Kirwan and two sons Colm and Barry Kirwan, Philomena Begley her son Aidy Quinn, Sean O’Farrell, Micheal English, Mick Flavin, Declan Nerney, John McNicholl, Mike Denver, Frank McCaffrey, Gary Gamble, Jimmy Buckley, Curtis Magee, Linda Welby, Paddy O’Brien, Foster & Alan, Warren Smyth, Isla and husband Al Grant, The Fureys, Sean Wilson, Hugo Duncan, John Hogan, Eamon McCann, Sarah Jory, Seamus McGee. Kathy Kane, Kathy Durkin, Jacqui Sharkey, Shaun Loughrey, his last Dad Johnny Loughrey, Louise Morressey, Ollie Austin, Shawn Cuddy, Stephen Smyth, Louise Kirwan, Susan Mc Cann, Eileen King, Pauline Glackin, Nathan Carter, Johnny Carroll, Big Tom, Lisa McHugh, Eugen O’Dornan, Thomas Maguire, Fhiona Ennis (his wife) Fergal Flagherty, Paul Donnelly, Derek Ryan, Bonnie Stewart, The Indians ( IRISH), Joe Dolan, Patrick Feeneym Ronnie Kenedy, Charlie Landsborough, Robert Mizell, Nigel Connell, John Staunton
Requests:
For your requests during the program you are welcome to contact Ann:
Phone overseas 0061 35134 8444 Australia wide 03 5134 8444
Email: dodandfriends@hotmail.com feel free to email during the show for requests
Links:
To join the Daniel O’Donnell News Group go to danielodonnellnews@yahoogroups.com
To join the group that covers most Irish artists go to TheCraic@yahoogroups.com