Declan Nerney

Declan Nerney
Origin	Drumlish, Co. Longford, Ireland
Genres	Irish Country
Occupations	Singer / Entertainer
Instruments	Singing , Guitar , banjo , steel guitar
Years active	late 1980s - present
Labels	Hooley Records
Website	www.declannerney.com
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Declan Nerney (born c. 1959) is an Irish singer of country and Irish genre.^[1] Born in the town of Drumlish in County Longford,^[2] he started at the age of 16 in local band the "The Hi-Lows". His big break came with his autobiographical song "The Marquee in Drumlish".^[3]

He has a huge following and charts on a regular basis not only in Ireland but in Scotland and England and his recordings are sought worldwide. His work has extensive airplay on stations that feature the Country and Irish genre.

Upbringing

His early education was at the Ennybegs National School in Longford. Later he attended St Mels College, Longford, where he sat his Leaving Certificate. He was brought up on a small farm and has a passion for vintage tractors. He has a niece who is part of the Irish/British girl groups The Saturdays, Una Healy.

Bands

• The Hi-Lo's
• Gene Stuart Band^[4]
• Brian Coll and the Buckaroos^[4]

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

He also sings cover versions of established hits.

References

1. ^ "Review: Artificially enhanced economics". The Times (London). 12 November 2006. http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/article630941.ece. Retrieved 2008-10-29. 
2. ^ "THE JOY OF DEC'S; Good times for Nerney.". Sunday Mirror. 13 August 2006. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-149412037.html. Retrieved 2008-10-29. 
3. ^ "SUN IS SHINING ON DECLAN" (subscription required). Sunday Mirror. 16 October 2005. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-137574796.html. Retrieved 2008-10-29. 
4. ^ ^{a b} "Gaelic loving Declan is still getting a kick being frontman after 18 years". Daily Mirror. 27 October 2005. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-137986649.html. Retrieved 2008-10-29. 

External links

• Declan Nerney website

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