Dayl previously said: "I was in second year in college studying performing arts in Leicester in the UK and he told me I should come back to do the auditions. Cronin recorded one album with the band, 1972's R.E.O./T.W.O. Download this stock image: Belfast, Northern Ireland. Dayl Cronin from Clonmel has been named as one of the members of Louis Walsh’s new boy band “Hometown” Hometown’s five members include Brendan Murray (17 years) , Garret Borrow (18 years), Cian Morrin (19 years), Dayl Cronin (20 years) and Ryan McLoughlin (20 years). Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Dayl previously said the group wanted to have the same success as One Direction. He spent his youth in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland, and was raised by his mother, Angela, and stepfather, Michael. Select from premium Dayl Cronin of the highest quality. The former boyband star has dance training that made him a favourite to win the show, while his dad is a convicted killer. The song also reached number one on the Irish Singles Chart. HomeTown opened for Olly Murs in Ireland in April 2015, supported The Vamps in Ireland and throughout the UK in 2016 and also supported McBusted in 2015. Shelby Barker 9,480 views. For other inquiries Contact Us. Read Dayl Cronin and How You Meet from the story The Book of Bands by theflashblake (B x) with 93 reads. View our online Press Pack. Dayl Cronin from Hometown, Louis Walsh's new boy band, sings at Feile an Phobail. Irish representative at next year's Eurovision Song Contest. In January 2017, Dayl Cronin took part in the Irish version of Dancing With the Stars. Follow. Dayl Cronin is best known for appearing as part of Irish boy band sensation HomeTown, who disbanded in 2016. HE was tipped as one of the bookies’ frontrunners to win Dancing with the Stars – but Dayl Cronin was also one of the less well known celebrities on the RTE show. Dean Gibbons (born 17 February 1994, 26 years old), Open Air Theatre, Scarborough – 20 June 2015, Bents Park, South Shields – 12 July 2015 – (2pm), Westonbirt Arbertoreum, Tetbury – 12 July 2015 – (8pm), Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh – 18 July 2015, Feile Party in the Park (matinee), Belfast – 2 August 2015, Greencastle Community Centre (evening), Donegal – 2 August 2015, Culloville Community Centre, Newry – 7 August 2015, Great Northern, Bundoran – 23 October 2015, Tullamore Court, County Offaly – 27 October 2015, O'Connell Street, Dublin – 29 November 2015, Mount Errigal, Letterkenny – 27 December 2015, Claremorris Town Hall, Claremorris – 28 December 2015, Radisson Athlone, Athlone – 2 January 2016, Mcgettigans, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 17 March 2016 – (5pm), Mcgettigans JLT, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17 March 2016 – (9pm), Jersey Opera House, Jersey Channel Islands – 21 May 2016, Jacksons Hotel, Donegal – 30 December 2016– Cancelled, Beaulieu Convent School, Jersey Channel Islands (2016), This page was last edited on 2 February 2021, at 09:00. He admitted the manslaughter of Owen, attempted murder of another man and assault causing harm of another man. Dean was the only member lucky enough to not have to endure the long audition process. A MEMBER of Louis Walsh's new boyband has opened up about his killer father. I've never seen him and I wouldn't know him if I passed him in the street. Dayl Cronin, Actor: Mini Moguls. Dayl’s birth flower is Narcissus and birthstone is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz. HomeTown told fans, in a statement posted on Facebook: "We have decided to take a break and pursue our own thing individually.". HomeTown unfortunately disbanded at the end of 2016, allowing each member to pursue their own solo ventures. A message for our fans 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He was picked - along with bandmates Dean Gibbons, Josh Gray, Ryan McLoughlin, Cian Morrin and Brendan Murray - after the X Factor judge held open auditions in Dublin attended by thousands.