Bio

John Gilheaney is an Irish singer-songwriter & journalist. 

Raised in Wales, John moved to Leitrim, the land of his fathers, in January 2025, to pursue his Irish country music dream.

John has enjoyed a varied career.

He worked for the family construction business until his mid-twenties.

He then enjoyed three years studying English Literature, followed by a Master’s Degree in the Teaching and Practice of Creative Writing, at the University of Wales, Cardiff.

He has since worked in construction (as a copywriter), the mental health sector and a variety of newspapers in Wales.

John began writing songs as a hobby when he was 30 while working at Wales on Sunday newspaper. He started recording music in his late forties. 

John’s first six songs were recorded at Windmill Lane Recording Studios. 

His favourite artists include Jim Reeves, Elvis, Sam Cooke, Marc Bolan, Showaddywaddy and The Blow Monkeys. Diverse!

Since moving to Ireland John has released two songs “The Photos On The Wall” and “Going Out Tonight”.

At the time of writing, November 2025, a colourful spell of single releases and gigs beckons…watch this space.