COUNTRY STAR DANIEL O’DONNELL TO HEADLINE TRAGIC KIDS’ TRIBUTE CONCERT FOR ANDREW McGINLEY
In an emotional and deeply meaningful gesture, Daniel O’Donnell has agreed to headline a special tribute concert in memory of the three McGinley children — Conor, Darragh, and Carla — whose tragic deaths in 2020 shook Ireland to its core. The event, set to take place next summer, has already brought comfort and hope to heartbroken father Andrew McGinley, who says he can hardly believe that one of Ireland’s most beloved musicians has stepped forward to help honor his children’s memory.
Speaking from his home in Newcastle, Co. Dublin, Andrew shared his gratitude and disbelief:
“It’s absolutely fantastic and I’m ecstatic and I can’t thank Daniel enough. It’s going to be his first concert in Ireland since 2019. We could not have got a bigger act, and I’m hoping the event will be a big success. I’m just delighted that he stepped forward and said that he wanted to do it.”
The tribute concert will be held at the Newcastle Community Centre on June 2, and organizers expect a major turnout from locals, supporters, and Daniel’s fans — all eager to stand with the McGinley family in remembrance of three young lives lost far too soon.
Andrew explained that he had been searching for an artist to headline the event, especially since music played such a special role in his children’s lives. After posting a public appeal on social media, several people from the Irish entertainment world reached out to help — but even then, he never expected a star of Daniel O’Donnell’s stature to say yes.
For many across Ireland, Daniel’s involvement is a powerful reminder of his reputation not just as a celebrated performer, but as a man known for deep kindness, compassion, and quiet generosity. Throughout his long career, Daniel has consistently used his platform to support families, community causes, and those facing unimaginable hardship — and this gesture stands among his most heartfelt.
Andrew McGinley continues to honor his children’s legacy through several projects, including the AsDarraghDid charity, the Snowman for Carla initiative, and the Conor’s Clips educational program. This tribute concert adds another meaningful chapter to that legacy — one filled with music, community, and love.
As the preparations continue, Andrew’s hope is simple yet profound:
“I just want people to remember Conor, Darragh, and Carla — the joy they brought, the laughter they shared, and the lives they lived.”
With Daniel O’Donnell headlining the event, that hope is closer than ever to becoming a powerful reality. Together, music and memory will carry three precious children into the hearts of everyone present.