Career
Delaney was a native of Ballinasloe, described by O"Neill as "One of the few surviving, good, old-time players of the rollicking style. Robust in build and ruddy of complexion, he is one of the central figures in its life, and in its celebrated fair." O"Neill went on to say
"The first owner after coming from the hands of the maker was a Mr. Burke of Tyquin, near Athenry, County Galway, and their cost ten pounds.
Dublin, from whom Denis Delaney purchased them in 1873.".
