Declan Nerney

Declan Nerney
OriginDrumlish, County Longford, Ireland
GenreCountry and Irish
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsSinging, guitar, banjo, steel guitar
Years activeLate 1980s – present
LabelHooley Records
WebsiteOfficial website

Declan Nerney (born c. 1959) is an Irish singer-songwriter. Born in Drumlish, County Longford, 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".

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.

Bands

Songs and songwriting

Working with Henry McMahon, he has penned songs such as

References

  1. ↑ "(Unknown)". The Times. London, UK. 12 November 2006. Retrieved 29 October 2008.[dead link]
  2. ↑ "Declan Nerney on his hit song Stop the World, the 2 Johnnies and life at home". 8 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "THE JOY OF DEC'S; Good times for Nerney". Sunday Mirror. London, England. 13 August 2006. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2008 – via HighBeam Research.
  4. ↑ "SUN IS SHINING ON DECLAN". Sunday Mirror. London, England. 16 October 2005. Archived from the original on 26 October 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2008 – via HighBeam Research.
  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. London, England. 27 October 2005. Archived from the original on 17 January 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2008 – via Questia.