Daniel O’Donnell to host benefit concert for Donegal flood victims

By Q Radio News

Donegal native Daniel O’Donnell has made a pledge to help the people on the Inishowen peninsula whose lives have been devastated by flooding last week

Daniel responded to a call from local woman Deirdre Grant who was putting together a fundraising event. 

A few phone calls later and the true spirit of country music was revealed as a line-up of stars emerged for “Flood Aid for Inishowen”. Daniel will be joined on stage by Declan Nearney, Johnny Brady, Dominic and Barry Kirwan, and Nathan Carter with the house band.

A snap view of only some of the damage caused during last nights stormy weather in Northern Ireland. pic.twitter.com/KeeNYiWmLq

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) August 23, 2017

^{Some of the damage caused during last week's flooding}

The event takes place in the Aura Centre in Letterkenny next Sunday, September 3rd  at 3pm. 

Well known Donegal personality Noel Cunningham will host the show, assisted by Phil Mack from the Keep it Country Music Channel. Phil has family in Inishowen.

Daniel says that Donegal people are generous and kind, and they will come out in force to support their own.

NW Flood Relief Concert in the @AuraLeisureIrl Letterkenny on Sunday 3rd September featuring Daniel O'Donnell, @iamNATHANCARTER + more pic.twitter.com/uwBhuhpT1H

— What's on Donegal (@whatsondonegal) August 28, 2017

^{Video Credit: @whatsondonegal/twitter}

“I’m sure like myself you are all shocked and horrified but thank God nobody lost their lives” he said, “As well as the money raised we hope that the people of Inishowen will derive some sort of comfort from this show of support and that their plight is being heard”.

 All proceeds, after costs, going to the Red Cross. All artists have offered their services free of charge.