Daniel O’Donnell poses in first family snap with new grandson Luke as he becomes granddad for third time The country music star, who turned 60 last month, is also a grandfather to six year old Olivia and Archie, who is three, while Luke came into the world back in October

The country music star, who turned 60 last month, is also a grandfather to six year old Olivia and Archie, who is three, while Luke came into the world back in October

Daniel O’Donnell enjoyed a very special family Christmas at home in Donegal this year.

The festive season marked the first time that Santa Claus came to visit baby Luke, his third grandchild.

The tot came into the world back in October.

The country music star, who turned 60 last month, is also a grandfather to six year old Olivia and Archie, who is three, with his wife Majella. The kids are the children of Majella’s daughter Siobhan and her husband Gavin.

Daniel shared a picture with the trio on Christmas morning as the posed together of a cute family photo.

He said: “A very excited house this morning. Happy Christmas everyone.”

Daniel announced the news of Luke’s birth on the 20th of October.

Sharing a snap of the newborn with his older siblings, the singer said: “We are delighted to announce the arrival of our 3rd grandchild Luke. Seen here with his big sister and brother Olivia and Archie.”

Recently, Archie revealed that he and his sister call their famous grandfather “gaga” and said that he and Olivia brought some cakes to celebrate Daniel’s big birthday.

“We will have a cake on Sunday and you’ll help me blow out the candles wont you?” Daniel asked the pair during an interview with Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show.

“No!” Archie replied, to laughs from the live studio audience last month.

Speaking about his love for his grandchildren on the show, Daniel said: “I can’t begin to tell you the joy that these two have brought, and now we have Luke as well, Luke was born in October.”

“They bring so much joy and I know Majella isn’t here but I do think that she is watching and I have to say, if I am without Majella, I wouldn’t have this joy.”

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