Johnny McEvoy is an Irish singer and entertainer of Country and Irish genre born in County Offaly. He was initially part of a duo called "Ramblers Two", finding fame after supporting the Rolling Stones. Johnny McEvoy's first solo big break came in late 1966 when he recorded "Mursheen Durkin," an old ballad from the west of Ireland. He went on to write many more songs, many of which have become standards that have been recorded by other artists.