Daniel O’Donnell has announced that his official fan club will close by the end of this year.
The 63-year-old singer made the announcement via his fan magazine, which is distributed to members of his fan club a number of times a year.
Despite announcing earlier this year that he would be taking a step back from full-time touring, the closure of his fan club seems to be more of a sign of the times – with fans able to keep in touch with Daniel across social media and his website.
He reassured fans via his magazine that he would not be retiring any time soon despite his upcoming touring pause.
“As many of you probably know, I have decided to take a break from touring at the end of the year to recharge my batteries,” Daniel wrote.
“While I’m in very good health, thank God, I have had some issues with allergies and recurring chest infections recently. So I decided it was best to take some time out and focus on my wellbeing.”
“It’s a necessary step to recharge and get myself back to full health. I do want to reassure everyone again that I am very well. It’s just the touring makes it a little more difficult to getting back to 100%.”
“Again, as I said before, this is not retirement. This is just time off!”
Daniel’s fan club Secretary, Suzanne Fiordelisi, wrote about the fan club’s closure and the ceasing of the fan magazine’s publication – which will have its last edition at the end of this year.
She said that Daniel’s decision to take a pause from touring, and that the costs involved in maintaining the running of the fan club had also been increasing.
“…the costs involved in maintaining the fan club have been steadily rising. These increased costs, combined with the reduced activity, have made it increasingly difficult to sustain the club in a way that continues to serve and connect with fans meaningfully,” Suzanne wrote.
“Also, as the use of social media continues to grow, fans have instant access to a wide array of information well before they receive their official fan club letters. This constant stream of updates, news and details available online means that fans are often already familiar with much of the information, which can make it difficult for the fan club to have exclusive details.”
“We want to express our deepest gratitude for your loyalty, passion, and unwavering support throughout the years. Your enthusiasm has created a warm and vibrant community that we have been proud to be a part of.
“It has been an honour to share in the joy of Daniel’s music, his performances, and the special bond that fans like you have.”
Daniel O’Donnell announces closure of official fan club was last modified: September 14th, 2025 by Staff Writer
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