A CLASSIC DUET REBORN: DANIEL O’DONNELL AND DOMINIC KIRWAN DELIGHT FANS WITH “BYE BYE LOVE / OH BOY” MEDLEY ON RADIO SHOW 2024
Belfast, Northern Ireland — Two of Ireland’s most beloved voices, Daniel O’Donnell and Dominic Kirwan, came together in 2024 for a nostalgic and joy-filled performance that has quickly become a fan favorite. During a live radio special celebrating classic hits of the ’50s and ’60s, the longtime friends and touring partners performed a spirited medley of “Bye Bye Love” and “Oh Boy,” paying tribute to the golden age of rock ’n’ roll with their signature Irish charm.
Broadcast on Radio Ulster’s “Country Sunday” special, the performance was recorded before a small studio audience and immediately won hearts across Ireland and the UK. From the opening guitar riff, Daniel and Dominic’s chemistry was undeniable — their voices blending effortlessly, their smiles as warm as ever.
💬 “We wanted to bring back a bit of that Buddy Holly spirit,” Daniel said during the broadcast. “Songs like these remind us why we fell in love with music in the first place.”
Dominic, equally enthusiastic, added with a laugh: “And to be honest, it’s just great fun! You can’t sing ‘Oh Boy’ and not start tapping your foot.”
Their rendition of “Bye Bye Love” — originally made famous by The Everly Brothers — shimmered with harmony and good humor, Daniel’s smooth tone complementing Dominic’s soulful delivery. As the song transitioned into Buddy Holly’s “Oh Boy,” the two men broke into laughter, clapping along with the crowd, their energy infectious.
Listeners flooded social media with praise following the broadcast, calling the performance “pure joy,” “a trip back in time,” and “proof that real music never fades.” One fan wrote, “Hearing Daniel and Dominic together again is like listening to old friends having the time of their lives.”
Both singers have shared stages many times over the years, and their friendship remains a cornerstone of Ireland’s country and crossover music scene. The radio duet served as a reminder of the effortless connection between them — two seasoned entertainers who still sing not for fame, but for the love of the music and the people who listen.
The segment concluded with a short acoustic reprise of “Bye Bye Love,” followed by laughter and applause from the audience. Daniel thanked listeners for their decades of support, saying, “No matter where we go, songs like these bring us all back home.”
For fans, it wasn’t just a medley — it was a moment of nostalgia, friendship, and fun.
Daniel O’Donnell & Dominic Kirwan — “Bye Bye Love / Oh Boy” (Radio Show 2024): Two legends, one mic, and the timeless joy of singing from the heart.