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Musically Dominic followed his dream and fronted a variety of local bands
including his own group, The Melody Boys. The band soon became popular
favourites on the live circuit scene, catering for all tastes with their wide
range of songs featuring rock, pop, rhythm and blues, Irish ballads and
country songs.
After several years of performing and honing his talents
Dominic was signed to one of Ireland and the UK’s leading independent labels
who he felt had his best interests at heart and guaranteed the total support
and commitment necessary to take the next step on his road to stardom. The
first fruits of this new relationship came with the release of a four track EP
called The Green Hills Are Rolling Still followed by his debut Ritz album Try
A Little Kindness.
Further albums followed and, now established as an artist in his own right
and headlining his own tours, Dominic not only hosted his own television
series, but also picked up the prestigious BBC Entertainment Media Of The Year
Award for Easy Listening/Country Music.
Dominic Kirwan enjoys superstar status today thanks to chart-topping albums
and phenomenally successful concert tours, but he will be the first to admit
that his Irish roots and the strong musical influences of those early years
can still be seen prominently in his live shows.
Success will never spoil this mild-mannered star who places great value on
the opinions of his countless fans. He fondly recalls growing up in Omagh in a
home full of laughter, music and traditional dancing. Dominic’s undoubted
talent as a dancer was recognised by the prestigious Seamus Kerrigan School of
Irish Dancing and these lessons soon paid off when Dominic began winning
competitions both at home and abroad.
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