Mike Denver: Irish country singer from Portumna

He began touring at 16 and was later signed by manager Willie Carty. His first album, Wings to Fly, came out in 2003, and in 2008 he recorded "The Real Deal" with George Jones. His 2016 album Cut Loose hit No.1 in the Irish album charts, and in 2016 he was named Entertainer of the Year.

His studio albums also include Love to Live (2006), Messenger Boy (2007), Absent Friends (2008), Seasons in the Sun (2008), The Galway Boy (2009), Got a Funny Feelin' (2009), Tradition (2010), Thank God for the Radio (2010), Workin' Man (2019) and The Travelin' Soldier Album (2024). Among his live and special releases are Christmas Country (2008), Mike Denver Live (2008), The Essential Galway Boy Collection (2009), Vintage Country (2011), Mike Denver Live (2012), There's Only One Mike Denver (2013), Souvenirs (2013) and So Far So Good (2021). His singles include "Nancy Mulligan" and "(My Dear Old) Galway Bay" (2020).