This playlist contains all the interviews filmed in 2010 / 2011 by Mike Walker Camera for The O'Brien Media Group for a program called "A Little Bit of Ireland". This TV show was broadcast on the Sky Showcase channel and also on Freesat.
This episode features Irish country music singer Daniel O'Donnell
Daniel Francis Noel O'Donnell (born 12 December 1961) is an Irish singer, television presenter and philanthropist. After rising to public attention in 1983 he has since become a household name in Ireland and Britain; he has also had considerable success in the US and Australia.
Known for his close relationship with his fanbase, and his charismatic and engaging stage presence, O'Donnell's music has been described as a mix of country and Irish folk, and he has sold over ten million records to date. He is widely considered a "cultural icon" in Ireland, and is often parodied in the media. Affectionately known as "Wee Daniel", O'Donnell is a prominent ambassador for his home county of Donegal.
These interesting facts below are taken from Daniel's website, please visit:
danielodonnell.org
Name: Daniel Francis Noel O Donnell
Date of Birth: 12th December 1961
Place of Birth: Dungloe, Co Donegal, Ireland
Mother: Julia O Donnell (nee McGonagle)
Father: Francis O Donnell
Siblings: John, Margaret (Margo), Kathleen and James
Colour of Eyes: Blueish Green
Colour of Hair: Brown
Height: 5ft 10in
Weight: On a good day 12st 8, on a bad day who knows!!!
Marital Status: Married to Majella
Children: 2 Stepchildren - Siobhan & Michael
Currently Residing: Kincasslagh, Co Donegal, Ireland
Favourite Colour: Yellow
Favourite Foods: Mince and Potatoes and some Chinese dishes
Best-loved Artists: Loretta Lynn, Charlie Pride and Sir Cliff Richard
All time favourite Song: There are so many but I love “Miss you nights” by Sir Cliff Richard
Worst Habit: Now, would I have any bad habits??!!!
Best Habit: Where do I begin!
Worst Asset: My growing love handles!
Best Asset: My teeth
Pet Hates: Smoking followed by gossip
Favourite Passtime: Playing Cards and Golf
Fondest Memory: The first time I met Loretta Lynn. Wow!
Worst Memory: The night I lost my voice in December 1991
Favourite Holiday Destination: Tenerife
Favourite Movie: Gandhi, The Sound of Music and Calamity Jane
Favourite Saying: Up ya boy ya!
Happiest Day of my Life: 4th November 2002 - The day I married Majella
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A LITTLE BIT OF IRELAND INTERVIEWS
Hosted by Dublin born Richard O'Brien, the interviews are as follows:
Ep 1 Pat Jordan
Ep 2 Sabrina Piggott
Ep 3 Michael O'Brien & Philomena
Ep 4 Mary Malone
Ep 5 Sean Wilson & Tony Mac
Ep 6 Peter Mylett
Ep 7 Joe Casserly & Martin Logan
Ep 8 Tommy Collins
Ep 9 Margaret Duggan
Ep 10 Sean Page
Ep 11 Isla Grant
Ep 12 Lisa McHugh
Ep 13 Matthew Riding & Matthew Kerridge
Ep 14 Gerry Flanagan
Ep 15 Alastair Coyles
Ep 16 Declan Henry
Ep 17 Cy Kearney
Ep 18 Celtic Beat
Ep 19 The Bachelors
Ep 20 Frank McCaffrey
Ep 21 Mervyn Conn
Ep 22 Ally Harron & Marian Curry
Ep 23 Danny Murphy
Ep 24 Georgette Jones
Ep 25 Irish Management Consortium
Ep 26 Gerry Carney
Ep 27 Colin Stout
Ep 28 John McNicholl
Ep 29 Ellen Tinnelley
Ep 30 The Biblecode Sundays
Ep 31 Daniel O'Donnell
Ep 32 Seamus Moore
Ep 33 Charlie Landsborough
Ep 34 Shawn Cuddy
Ep 35 Jimmy Cricket
Ep 36 Michael Sloyan
Ep 37 Daniel Shutt
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Gear used:
Cameras, Lenses & Aquisition:
Sony PMW-350 broadcast camera with
Fujinon HA18x7.6BERM-M6B ENG Lens with Digi Power Servo
Sony EX3 camera for guest shot
Sony EX1 camera for wide shot
Audio:
Sennheiser 416 Shotgun mic
Sennheiser G2 series Lavaliers x2 for interviews
Sony Freedom mic
Lighting:
Dedolights x3 set with DP20 projection adaptor
Flo Light 4 tube soft light fluorescent
Grip:
Vinton Tripods with Vision 8 and 3 heads
Hague Universal Tracking Dolly
Manfrotto tripod with 500 fluid hed
Editing:
Adobe Premiere CS6, Photoshop, After Effects
21 авг 2024
