Declan Nerney

Live at Backstage

Declan Nerney live in concert in April 2024. Declan makes a much anticipated return to his native Longford with special guests John McNicholl and John Hogan.

Declan was born in the heart of Ireland: Drumlish, Co Longford, at a unique period of time in the music scene worldwide. A revolution in rock and pop brought us The Beatles, Elvis, and the Rolling Stones, while here in Ireland the magnificent showband boom was about to explode.

As a young man, he would cajole his mother into seeing Joe Dolan, Big Tom, Philomena Begley, The Capital Showband, and many more perform when they appeared at the marquee in Drumlish at the end of May and early June. From his vantage point close to the stage, he would absorb every move made by the guitarist in the bands, watching his fingers slide along the strings, hoping that one day he might be up there performing just like Dan O’Hara or Seamus McMahon.

Declan has gone on to have a super career that has spanned over 4 decades at the top of Irish Country Music, winning many accolades along the way and scoring countless hits with his catalogue of trademark songs. Join him and his super live band with special guests John McNicholl and John Hogan for a nostalgic night of music, song and laughter at Backstage Theatre as part of his 2024 Where’s the Party nationwide concert tour!

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