early life
Niall James Horan was born on September 13, 1993, to mother Maura Gallagher and father, Bobby Horan, in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. His parents divorced when he was 5. He and his older brother, Greg, flipped flopped between the homes of their parents before deciding to settle down with their father in Mullingar. There, Niall started guitar lessons and was a pupil at a Christian Brother's school. He was in the school choir, performing seasonally around the holidays, and Niall was regularly picked for solo performances. He was also the star of his school musical, "Oliver".
The x-factor
Prior to auditioning for the X-Factor, Niall performed around his homeland, and as a supporting act to Lloyd Daniels in Dublin.
He also stated that he was a "big swing fan" of artists Michael Buble, Frank Cinatra, and Dean Martin, and bands, the Eagles, Bon Jovi and the Script.
At the audition, Niall performed his version of "So Sick" by Nee-Yo.
He got a "yes" vote from guest judge Katy Perry, however, she did believe that he was too young, and had a lot of improving to do, while Irish judge, Louis Walsh, said yes, because "he's likeable". Simon Cowell, being himself, said,
"I think you're unprepared, I think you came with the wrong song, you're not as good as you thought you were, but I still like you," he stated at the auditions in Dublin. He ended up getting a "yes" vote from Simon. Cheryl Cole, was the only judge who said no to the charming 16 year-old, Niall Horan.
He also stated that he was a "big swing fan" of artists Michael Buble, Frank Cinatra, and Dean Martin, and bands, the Eagles, Bon Jovi and the Script.
At the audition, Niall performed his version of "So Sick" by Nee-Yo.
He got a "yes" vote from guest judge Katy Perry, however, she did believe that he was too young, and had a lot of improving to do, while Irish judge, Louis Walsh, said yes, because "he's likeable". Simon Cowell, being himself, said,
"I think you're unprepared, I think you came with the wrong song, you're not as good as you thought you were, but I still like you," he stated at the auditions in Dublin. He ended up getting a "yes" vote from Simon. Cheryl Cole, was the only judge who said no to the charming 16 year-old, Niall Horan.
Fun facts about nialler!
- His nickname is Nialler, The Nialler, or the Irish Mofo.
- He is a brunette who has been dying his hair blonde since the age of 12.
- He is left-handed.
- He is tattoo-less, unlike the rest of One Direction.
- He is famous for "nip-slips".
- Niall is 5'7.
- He was in a relationship with Holly Scally.
- He is the only member of One Direction that was born out of England!
- He suggested they name the band (1D) Niall and the Potatoes.
- He got his driving license on January 8, 2013.
- Niall is a Virgo.
- Niall has only read one book- the American classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird"
- Niall's favorite color is green.
- His good luck mascot are white socks.
- He says the best present he ever received was his guitar.
- Niall's first pets were 2 fish named Tom and Jerry.
- He is claustrophobic.
- He is also afraid of pigeons.
- Niall is a massive fan of Barack Obama and received a cardboard cutout of the pres for his 19th birthday.
- He is the second-youngest in 1D.
- A half-eaten piece of toast was auctioned off on Ebay. The highest bid was 100,000 euros!
- He likes to curse.
- Niall's first kiss was with a French foreign exchange student.
- He sings in the shower.
- He is VERY flatulent.
- His favorite food is pizza, however, he loves ALL food in general.
- He has a fast metabolism.
- He read the first page of the rated R book, "50 Shades of Grey".
- He hates it when girls act dumb to be cute.
- He likes it when girls don't wear make-up.
- He loves giraffes.
- He is really noisy.
- He is really good at imitating accents (mostly Scottish, British and American.)
- He talks in his sleep.
- He LOVES Nando's in England.
- HE'S IRISH AND HE KNOWS IT.