A visitor centre dedicated to singer Daniel O’Donnell, that allowed fans to get up close and personal to everything from his boyhood schoolbag to his wedding suit, has closed.

As news emerged of the closure of the centre in Dungloe, Co Donegal, the singer thanked the thousands of fans who had visited it over the past seven years, saying: “I hope you enjoyed the experience.”

The owners of the building in which the centre is housed announced yesterday that they have sold the premises.

The Daniel O’Donnell Visitor Centre was opened in a blaze of publicity back in 2012 by the singing sensation and his wife Majella, with around 1,000 fans turning out for the occasion.

The centre became a go-to attraction for O’Donnell fans from around the globe and housed many of his gold discs, early pictures, awards and stage outfits.

The centre was connected to the popular Stepping Stone Bar and Bank Bistro.

Owners of the centre, Pat and Anne Gallagher, said it was with regret that they had been forced to close the attraction.

“The premises of the Stepping Stone Bar and Bank Bistro has been sold with vacant possession,” they said.

“We wish to put on record our appreciation to all the visitors, the coach companies and social groups who supported the venture since 2012.

“A very special thanks goes to Daniel and Majella for allowing us the opportunity to showcase their special moments.”

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