Living his entire life in the hamlet with the heart of gold known as Cordova Mines, could be the reason for Dan Ireland’s talent and giving spirit. He’d been singing and playing guitar since age 12, organizing events throughout his life to better the surrounding area.
Some major accomplishment: the organization of the Crowe Valley Jamboree in aid of the local Junior Hockey Association. He was an asset toward building a new Recreation Centre, donating many hours entertaining, and raising money for its construction. Dan Ireland was co-founder of the Havelock Country Music Talent Show, held each year, the proceeds of which help the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, Five Counties Children’s Centre, and local youth groups. His own children are ‘chips off the old block’ and are carving their own place in the country music industry of the nation. Residents of retirement homes, nursing homes, hospitals and fundraisers could always count on being entertained by Dan, and his fellow musicians.
Dan Ireland was an example of the best of a community’s heart.
Mr. Ireland passed away in 2016.