Declan Nerney (born c. 1959) is an
Irish
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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
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, was a member of the band
The Saturdays
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.
Bands
* The Hi-Lo's
*
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Career
Stuart's first found success when Larry Cunningham left the Mighty Avons show ...
Band
* Brian Coll and the Buckaroos
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Songs and songwriting
Working with Henry McMahon
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, 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
External links
Declan Nerney website
Irish country singers
Irish male singers
Living people
Musicians from County Longford
Date of birth missing (living people)
Year of birth uncertain
People educated at St Mel's College
Year of birth missing (living people)
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