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IRISH MUSIC LEGEND Daniel O’Donnell is set to make his Irish TV acting debut this Thursday on TG4′s Ros na Rún.
The episode will air at 8.30pm on Thursday and will see O’Donnell officially opening the show’s Siopa XL.
He follows in the footsteps of fellow country star Nathan Carter, legendary actor Stephen Fry, celebrity hotelier Francis Brennan and TV3 presenter Alan Hughes in making a cameo on the Irish-language soap opera.
According to the show, the episode will see O’Donnell in town for a big day.
“It’s a hugely proud day for Vince and after a lot of key planning, he’s set to impress the star as he rolls out the red carpet. Everything is in place and Vince is ready for all the publicity Daniel O’Donnell will bring his Siopa XL, but is he ready for the onslaught of enthusiastic Daniel fans and envious neighbours as his event management skills are put to the test on his big day.
“[L]ittle does he know that Bobbi Lee is standing by patiently and waiting to meet her idol. While keen to support Vince, Caitriona wants her own limelight but she certainly doesn’t want Bobbi Lee to be part of this.
“Will Caitriona ruin Bobbi Lee’s chances of performing for her idol? Will Daniel accept Máire’s invitation to stay in her B&B, or will he take up Tadhg’s offer of a drink in the pub?”
O’Donnell says that he is looking forward to seeing the show:
It was a really rewarding experience stepping onto the Ros na Rún set and working alongside all the talented cast and crew. I’m a big fan of Ros na Rún and to see it in reality, it’s an impressive production. Growing up in Kincasslagh in Donegal, Irish language was always an integral part of the fabric of the community, so it personally gives me a great sense of pride to work in our native language.
“We had great fun filming these scenes, so I’m looking forward to tuning in on Thursday night.”
Ros na Rún’s series producer Deirdre Ní Fhlatharta said:
“Not alone are we delighted that BWG Foods chose Ros na Rún to locate their XL Shop, but having Daniel O’ Donnell to officially open the Shop has been extraordinary. It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with him, and I speak on behalf of the whole Ros na Rún team.”
Ros na Rún airs on Tuesday and Thursday at 8.30pm on TG4 with an omnibus on Sundays at 7.30pm.
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delighted for him I think he’s a decent guy
So exciting I don’t feel i will be able to contain myself go DOD Go
@Johnny Mason: Maith an fear, Daniel!
He should play the part of a wooden plank..he’ll be good at that.
@Shay Leonard: maybe start off as a splinter,,,,
I thought he was always in character? Is the Daniel O’Donnell stage persona the real him?
@alphanautica: He’s a composite of all that the Blue Rinse brigade get all gooy over. Made in some Lab. Ah bless!
Sex symbol cameos always boost ratings for soaps. Good call.
For the people that have never watched the programme will now know how good it is by the standard of the new entry.
Ah jasus trying to understand the Donegal Irish dialect, it’s like the junior cert all over again!
Definitely putting that on series link …..ME HOLE!!!!!!
Can’t stand him !
@Michael Latimer: And to think, he doesn’t know you even exist!
@Michael Latimer: live and let live. I think he seems a decent soul
@George Hogan: he us an awful gobshyte, will do well there
I don’t think EastEnders will risk been axed over this. …
Its an insult to actual trained actors to even consider calling soap stars anything more than entertainers. If Daniel was doing a season of Shakespeare than maybe but opening a shop with a cúpla focal.
If anything these soaps are nothing more than women’s porn, stuffed full of murders, adultery, back stabbing and social stigma’s. They should come with a government warning and only those over 18 should be allow to watch such filth. Not singling out Ros na Rún but its no wonder our youth are loosing touch with reality.
It’s discrimmation against Irish men that women can watch their porn morning, noon and night with no proper porn allowed on our airwaves. Why can’t we have a few German channels on the auld saorview.
Is he playing a mannequin in a shop window?
Meanwhile, Mario Rosenstock goes on tour with his band.
arrived home last week to find a note in the door saying t.v. licence officer had called and will be back in the next 9 days to confirm that a t.v. licence for the property was purchased…id rather spend a month in the joy where every channel is available on DEMAND
I hope no one bakes a cake jumper for him….
@eastsmer: maybe he’ll offer to fix the gas heater….
Man of a thousand faces and every one the same…might get a job acting as a pot plant maybe?
Just perfect.
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