Even on Days when it Rains (18 page)

Daniel, aged 7, on the day of his First Communion in 1968.

A visit to Francie's grave on the day of Daniel's Confirmation in 1972.

Granny McGonagle (my mother) with Margaret and Daniel.

One of my favourite photographs of Margaret as a young woman.

Margaret became a household name in Ireland with The Keynotes.

She was only a wee child when she joined the band.

God blessed my Daniel with the gift of a lovely singing voice. Now he has fans all over the world.

Daniel singing with his friend Cliff Richard on stage at The Point, Dublin, in 2006.

Through Daniel's career, I have met many celebrities. Here we are with Liz Dawn, better known as
Coronation Street
's Vera Duckworth.

Margaret with American country legend, Dolly Parton. They recorded a song together called ‘God's Colouring Book' in 1997.

I never expected to meet Royalty, but here I am in the company of Prince Charles on the day Daniel (pictured with Majella) received an
MBE
. He even kissed my hand!

My son James (front) and myself, with the Sam Maguire cup, won by Donegal in the 1992 All Ireland Football Final.

I am so happy to have lived to enjoy moments like this with great-granddaughter, Sarah.

My very special cousin Willie McDevitt, pictured here next to my daughter-in-law Eileen.