Denis hails form Newmarket-on-Fergus. He attended Ard Scoil Ris, Limerick and Mary Immaculate Training College, Limerick. Denis was appointed to Barefield N. S. in 1989. He is well known for his musical prowess and he trains our Marching Band and our Ceilí Band. Our Marching Band consists of over 90 children playing tin whistles, accordions and drums. They participate annually in the St Patrick's Day parade, Fleadh Nua and concerts in Cois na hAbhna. Our Ceilí Band consists of several musicians of considerable talent, which include keyboard, fiddles, concert flutes and accordions.