Daniel O’Donnell has offered fans a rare and tender glimpse into his life with wife Majella as she marked her milestone 65th birthday. The beloved Irish country singer, who wed Majella in 2002, shared a warm snapshot on Facebook showing his wife looking radiant in a chic red two-piece, raising a glass of bubbly beside an elegant floral display emblazoned with her name. In the post, Daniel simply wrote, “Getting ready to celebrate Majella’s birthday tomorrow,” letting the image and the occasion speak for themselves.
For Daniel—whose career keeps him frequently on the road—moments like this are treasured. He revealed to RSVP Magazine that when he and Majella have time off, they often choose the simplest pleasures. “We might go away somewhere on holidays, but we’re equally happy staying at home here in Donegal doing nothing,” he said.
“Time off is a novelty to us because we can’t always be at whatever is going on in our friends and family’s lives. So it’s lovely when we’ve the opportunity to be around. We love going to Tenerife as well and we love spending time with our grandchildren.”
It’s been more than two decades since Daniel and Majella first met on the sun-drenched shores of Tenerife, a meeting that would change both of their lives. Reflecting on that first encounter, Daniel recalled, “We seemed to click and there was something different. Everyone says that there’s something different about the person who is right for you. We’re lucky that both of us felt the same way.”
Now, 22 years later, Daniel says he still feels “blessed” to be her husband, crediting Majella not just for the joy she brings him, but also for the family she brought into his life. “We have a lovely life together, and Siobhan and Michael have brought me great joy, as have the grandchildren—Olivia, Archie and Luke,” he shared. “I would have had none of that if I hadn’t met Majella. She brought so much in one package.”
For fans, the post wasn’t just a birthday tribute—it was a quiet reminder that behind Daniel’s decades-long music career lies a marriage built on love, gratitude, and shared moments both extraordinary and ordinary. And for Daniel, those moments—whether they happen in a faraway holiday spot or a cozy evening at home in Donegal—are the ones worth celebrating most.