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]
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
- The Hi-Lo's
- Gene Stuart Band[6]
- Brian Coll and the Buckaroos[6]
Songs and songwriting
Working with Henry McMahon, he has penned songs such as
- Marquee in Drumlish
- Anna from Fermanagh
- Gotta get up in the Mornin'
- Christmas Hooley
- Barry & Dunne
- Three Way Love Affair
- Hooley in the Sun
References
- ^ "(Unknown)". The Times. London, UK. 12 November 2006. Retrieved 29 October 2008.[dead link]
- ^ "Declan Nerney on his hit song Stop the World, the 2 Johnnies and life at home". 8 December 2022.
- ^ "THE JOY OF DEC'S; Good times for Nerney". Sunday Mirror. 13 August 2006. Retrieved 29 October 2008.
- ^ "SUN IS SHINING ON DECLAN". Sunday Mirror. 16 October 2005. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2008.
- ^ "Una Healy's uncle Declan Nerney reacts to her split from Ben Foden". Vipmagazine.ie. 1 August 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Gaelic loving Declan is still getting a kick being frontman after 18 years". Daily Mirror. 27 October 2005. Retrieved 29 October 2008.
External links
- Declan Nerney website
- Declan Nerney CDs & DVDs Archived 27 March 2017 at the Wayback Machine
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