Five reasons to love Daniel O'Donnell

The Donegal crooner has long been known for his random acts of kindness and for connecting with fans

O'Donnell made headlines this week after surprising a Cork family by singing over the phone at their mother's funeral.

It seems like everyone is talking about Daniel O’Donnell after he surprised an Innishannon family by singing over the phone at their mother’s funeral this week — just adding to the long list of reasons why the crooner is so beloved.

It wasn’t the first act of kindness the Donegal native has carried out for fans, with the singer often reaching out to connect with the public. Between tea parties, video calls, meet and greets and shout-outs, ‘wee Daniel’ has long captured hearts.