Daniel O’Donnell has rowed in behind objections to plans to set up an oyster farm close to his home.
The singer and hundreds of other people are objecting to the plan at Cruit Island in the Donegal Gaeltacht.
Daniel and wife Majella regularly walk on the beaches nearby where the plan for the 12 hectare seafood farm has been applied for.
Speaking from his island home in Tenerife, the chart-topping star said he feared the plan would damage tourism in the area.
“I would appeal for these plans to be moved. I’m hoping that an alternative site or sites can be found because this is not the place for oyster farms, two of the most beautiful strands in the country.
“I’m all for job creation but this is a tourism amenity and an amenity for the local pony club and local people generally.
“I can’t believe that the people who grant the licenses would come out to where these farms are proposed – I’d be very surprised if they gave it the go ahead.”
Daniel said he wasn’t against creating jobs but thought a more suitable area could be found for the farm.
“I’d never turn my back on job creation; but this would be a terrible eyesore on beautiful white sandy beaches and I would hope somewhere less obtrusive could be found,” he told Highland Radio.
Local objecting to the farm are also annoyed that Marine Minister Michael Creed has ruled such projects do not require an Environmental Impact Statement.
Local campaigners have denied the farms will create many jobs and have taken part in protests locally.
One application is for 11.2-hectare project in Kincasslagh Bay at Keadue strand and the applicant is Manus Bonnar of Belcruit, Kincasslagh.
Another application is for a 12.5-hectare project in Kincasslagh Bay at Cruit strand, from applicant Benedetta M.C. Cazzamali, who lives in County Cork.
Local politicians Pat the Cope Gallagher, Thomas Pringle and Pearse Doherty have all objected to the plans.