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Declan Nerney

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Declan Nerney
OriginDrumlish, County Longford, Ireland
GenresCountry and Irish
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Singing, guitar, banjo, steel guitar
Years activeLate 1980s – present
LabelsHooley Records
WebsiteOfficial 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]

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

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Songs and songwriting

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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

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  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. 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. ^ a b "Gaelic loving Declan is still getting a kick being frontman after 18 years". Daily Mirror. 27 October 2005. Retrieved 29 October 2008.
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