 In Donegal, Mícheál spent time with his aunt Neilí, a renowned singer who had a vast repertoire of Irish and English songs.He formed lifelong friendships with Pól and Ciarán Brennan (future members of Clannad) and Dáithí Sproule (future member of Skara Brae and Altan).Mícheál Seosamh Ó Domhnaill was born 7 October 1951 in Kells, County Meath, Ireland.