Declan Nerney

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Declan Nerney
Origin Drumlish, County Longford, Ireland
Genres Country and Irish
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Singing, guitar, banjo, steel guitar
Years activeLate 1980s – present
LabelsHooley Records
Website Official website

Declan Nerney (born c. 1959) is an Irish singer-songwriter. [1] [2] Born in Drumlish, County Longford, [3] he started at the age of 16 in a local band, "The Hi-Lows". His big break came with his autobiographical song "The Marquee in Drumlish". [4]

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His early education was at the Ennybegs National School in Longford. Later he attended St Mel's College, Longford, where he sat his Leaving Certificate. He was brought up on a small farm and has a passion for vintage tractors. His niece, Una Healy, was a member of the band The Saturdays. [5]

Bands

Songs and songwriting

Working with Henry McMahon, he has penned songs such as

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References

  1. "(Unknown)". The Times . London, UK. 12 November 2006. Retrieved 29 October 2008.[ dead link ]
  2. https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/declan-nerney-hit-song-stop-28678707
  3. "THE JOY OF DEC'S; Good times for Nerney". Sunday Mirror . 13 August 2006. Retrieved 29 October 2008.
  4. "SUN IS SHINING ON DECLAN". Sunday Mirror . 16 October 2005. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2008.
  5. "Una Healy's uncle Declan Nerney reacts to her split from Ben Foden". Vipmagazine.ie . 1 August 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  6. 1 2 "Gaelic loving Declan is still getting a kick being frontman after 18 years". Daily Mirror . 27 October 2005. Retrieved 29 October 2008.