Jimeion is a stand up comedian who was born on January 24, 1966 in Belfast,… Read Full Bio ↴Jimeion is a stand up comedian who was born on January 24, 1966 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
Spouse: Catherine Arena (2000 - present) 2 children
Daughter Rose & Son Mario with Catherine Arena.

STAND-UP COMEDY
Jimeoin – Acclaimed for his brilliantly funny wit, his charming observations on the absurdities of everyday life and his exceptional rapport with Australian
audiences – they just love this hilarious Irishman.
TOURING
Jimeoin’s regular appearances at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival and his widely successful Australian tours, attract sell-out advance bookings.
Internationally, Jimeoin has toured his compelling humour from New Zealand to Europe and the U.K., the Middle East, the Far East and Canada’s Montreal Festival. He’s a regular at the Edinburgh Festival where, in 1994, he was awarded the highly acclaimed “Critics Award”.
TELEVISION
A familiar face on Australian television, Jimeoin has appeared on the top variety and comedy Television programs.
His self-titled and immensely popular show “Jimeoin” aired nationally on the Seven Network for three series
during 1994-1995.
Jimeoin has also made guest appearances on top-rating overseas television programs including The Des O’Connor
Show (UK) and USA’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien (a viewing audience of over 13 million).
His one-hour “tea towel” tour of Ireland documentary was a quirky, self-styled travel special, inspired by constant
touring and a love of his native land. The program aired nationally in Australia on Network Ten in 2001. He also
hosted two one-hour documentaries highlighting the 2001 “Just for Laughs” Montreal Comedy Festival, which aired
nationally on Network Ten.
FILM
In 1999, Jimeoin wrote and starred in his own feature film titled “THE CRAIC” (Village Roadshow). In its opening weekend, “The Craic” became the second highest grossing box office movie in Australian-produced film history. It has since been released on video/DVD throughout western speaking countries, including his native Ireland.
In 2005, Jimeoin released his second feature film, “THE EXTRA” (Macquarie Films/Hoyts), a romantic comedy about an average guy who aspires to be a move star.
Written by, and starring, Jimeoin, cast included Rhys Muldoon, Bob Franklin, Shaun Micallef and Kristy Hinze.
Also….
In addition to the above, Jimeoin has produced three CD’s, “Goin Off”, “The Craic” & “Forklift Truck”, as well as the live performance “All Over the Shop” video/DVD (filmed in Dublin) and “Third Drawer Down” DVD.
A keen fisherman and golfer, constant touring enables Jimeoin to enthusiastically experience new outdoor
adventures. Never a man to sit still for long, tackling every medium with renewed vigour, he has packed so much
into his colourful and humorous career. And to think…. there’s many, many more laughs to come.

Danny Man
Jimeoin Lyrics

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Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny Boy! - x4

There's a story back in Ireland, the country that I'm from
About a certain Danny Boy, I think the story's wrong
He's been around for years and years, I think you'll understand
Danny Boy by now, he should be Danny Man.

Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny Boy! - x2

You can hear it in an Irish bar, sung by drunken men
But the only words that I can hear,
Are "sung from glen to glen"
His middle name is "Danny", his first name is "Oh"
His sirname is "Boy", the song we all know

Chorus:
Oh Danny Boy, they'll always sing about you
All 'round the world, in every Irish bar
'Tis you, 'tis you, that keeps my heart in Ireland
Oh Danny Boy, oh Danny Boy, I love you so

Ireland's biggest export is their people don't you know?
And the more Irish they become, the further that they go
St Patrick's Day parade is bigger in New York
Cause everybody's Irish cause their mother comes from Cork
They start the day by marchin, but they end up in a bar
As everybody knows, the Irish love a jar
The craic is many and the room is full of joy
But their's never any value when they start singin Danny Boy

Chorus

A million years from now, we'll be livin out in space
You'll probably meet a Martian, who doesn't have a face

You'll tell him you're from Ireland, and he'll begin to talk
He goes, "I know it well sure, my mother comes from Cork"
You'll get into a rocket, driven by Mr Spock
He'll take you to a bar where the Guinness hits the spot
There's never any value, there's never any joy
If you've ever heard a Martian singin Danny Boy...
(In space, no-one can here you scream)

Chorus

Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny Boy! - x2

Overall Meaning

Jimeoin's song "Danny Man" is a playful twist on the traditional Irish song "Danny Boy". He begins the song by talking about a story from Ireland about a man named Danny Boy who has been around for years and years, but by now he should be a "Danny Man". The song then talks about how the original song is often sung in Irish bars by drunken men, but Jimeoin can only hear the famous line "sung from glen to glen". He then talks about how the Irish people are the biggest export from Ireland and how their St. Patrick's Day parades are bigger in places like New York than back in Ireland. The song ends with a humorous image of a Martian singing "Danny Boy" in space.

Jimeoin's interpretation of "Danny Boy" is a lighthearted take on the traditional song. By poking fun at how the song is often sung and played, he shows a playful way of reimagining it. He also touches on Irish stereotypes like their love of alcohol and the idea that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. Overall, the song is a humorous ode to the Irish culture and their enduring love of "Danny Boy".

Line by Line Meaning

Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny Boy! - x4
The repetition of the name Danny Boy is intended to emphasize the importance and popularity of the character named Danny Boy.

There's a story back in Ireland, the country that I'm from About a certain Danny Boy, I think the story's wrong He's been around for years and years, I think you'll understand Danny Boy by now, he should be Danny Man.
The song is referring to a famous character named Danny Boy who has been around for a long time but is still known by his nickname, despite not being a boy any longer. The singer is suggesting that the story about Danny Boy is not quite accurate and that he should be known as Danny Man by now.

You can hear it in an Irish bar, sung by drunken men But the only words that I can hear, Are "sung from glen to glen" His middle name is "Danny", his first name is "Oh" His sirname is "Boy", the song we all know
The song Danny Boy is such a famous and symbolic Irish song that it's often sung in Irish bars around the world, albeit by drunken men who may not know its entire lyrics, often repeating just the phrase 'sung from glen to glen.' The character Danny Boy has just the one name Danny, but because of his fame, it is often used as a surname, and people identify him by just his nickname or first name.

Oh Danny Boy, they'll always sing about you All 'round the world, in every Irish bar 'Tis you, 'tis you, that keeps my heart in Ireland Oh Danny Boy, oh Danny Boy, I love you so
This is a tribute to Danny Boy, who is such a popular character that people all around the world sing songs about him in Irish bars. Danny Boy's popularity and the nostalgia surrounding him are so intense that, for some people, he is the essence or symbol of Ireland and represents the very heart of their love for the country.

Ireland's biggest export is their people don't you know? And the more Irish they become, the further that they go St Patrick's Day parade is bigger in New York Cause everybody's Irish cause their mother comes from Cork They start the day by marchin, but they end up in a bar As everybody knows, the Irish love a jar The craic is many and the room is full of joy But their's never any value when they start singin Danny Boy
The song reflects on how Irish people have emigrated all over the world and have taken their Irish culture with them. This cultural heritage is often celebrated on St. Patrick's Day in places like New York, even by people without Irish heritage. The song also alludes to the love of drinking among Irish people and how it's a staple of their social life, the reference to the value refers to its overpopularity, which resulted in its overuse.

A million years from now, we'll be livin out in space You'll probably meet a Martian, who doesn't have a face You'll tell him you're from Ireland, and he'll begin to talk He goes, "I know it well sure, my mother comes from Cork" You'll get into a rocket, driven by Mr Spock He'll take you to a bar where the Guinness hits the spot There's never any value, there's never any joy If you've ever heard a Martian singin Danny Boy... (In space, no-one can here you scream)
The song is posing a hypothetical future scenario where humans live in space and encounter extraterrestrial life. Even in this scenario, the character of Danny Boy is still so famous and well-known that Martians know who he is and can sing songs about him. Danny Boy remains ubiquitous and beloved, even in a futuristic, science-fiction context.

Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny.. Danny Boy! - x2
The song ends the same way it began, reinforcing the charismatic appeal of the character Danny Boy as a timeless and immortal icon of Irish culture.

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