‘I've slowed down' says Daniel O'Donnell as he speaks about retirement ahead of ‘career break'

The Irish Sun

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DANIEL O'Donnell has said he "slowed down" and spoke about retirement ahead of his 'career break'.
Earlier this year in May, the 63-year-old announced that he was to take a
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Daniel O'Donnell is taking a break from touring after this year
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Daniel and Majella are gearing up to see their grandson this month
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The spokesperson said
The spokesperson added: "This pause is essential for him to recharge and recover."
He emphasised that "this is not a retirement but rather a temporary break".
Daniel has reiterated the fact that he doesn't have any plans as of yet to fully give up his beloved gigs.
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He told RSVP: "I don't know if I'll ever retire. I've slowed down a good bit. I don't do as many shows.
"I like time off as much as I like going out and doing a concert. The balance is important."
When asked if he thinks there'll ever be a time he won't sing, Daniel said: "Who knows. We don't know what the future holds.
"If the time comes that I feel that I'm not able to do it as well, I'd like to think that I wouldn't sing if I'm not able to or if the audience is not there. There might not be the audience that there is now. We'll wait and see."
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The Donegal crooner is a stepdad to his wife Majella's kids, Michael and Siobhan and they've been in his life since they were nine and eleven.
Michael and his wife Sarah, who
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Sarah is from Australian and the happy family live in Melbourne together - which means Daniel and Majella have
However, the pair are going to see their adorable grandson very soon as Michael, Sarah and Jack fly back to Ireland this month.
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Daniel said: "We're looking forward to having everyone together then for a new family photo. They will come again in December.
"Majella is going out in September and her daughter Siobhan is going in May. The world is small now."
Daniel has three other grandchildren, Archie, Olivia, and Luke and he often gushes over his happy family.
The 63-year-old said: "It's beyond what you could hope for, especially in my case, because Siobhan and Michael aren't biological to me, I'm their stepfather, but I've had them in my life since they were 11 and nine.
"And I'm blessed — there's never been any issues or disagreements, never a bit of bother even in their teens.
"I recently spent a week in Banbridge with Siobhan and Gavin and the three children. And even if Majella wasn't there, I'd still stay with Siobhan. I've a great connection with them."