About Val Doonican

Val Doonican (born Michael Valentine Doonican, 3 February 1927, in Waterford) is an Irish singer and performer. Career From 1964 to 1986, he was a regular fixture on the BBC's television schedule with The Val Doonican Show which featured his own singing performances and a variety of other acts. Doonican started performing in his home town and featured in the first ever television broadcast from Waterford. He then joined a band which toured Ireland playing the drums.