Niall Horan by KIRA

Niall James Horan is an Irish singer in the British boyband ONE DIRECTION.

Early Days
Niall was born on the 13th of September 1993 in Mullingar, Ireland. He was born to parents Bobby and Maura Hora. He grew up in Mullingar and went to St Kenny National School for his primary education. Later, he attended Colaiste Mhuire High School, also in Mullingar.

One Direction
In 2010, Niall James Horan, Harry Edward Styles, Zayn Javaad Malik, Louis William Tomlinson and Liam James Payne auditioned for the British TV show the XFactor as solo artists. After not making it through to judges houses, the boys were grouped together by judge Simon Cowel. They finished the programme in third place, but then went on to become Xfactors most famous boyband.

Favourites
-Colour: green.

-Football team: Derby County.

-Song: Viva la Vida by Coldplay.

-Possession: guitar.

Bands: Coldplay, Oasis, the Script, Bon Jovi and the Eagles.

Idols: Michael Buble.

Movie: Grease.

Album: Greatest Hits (Bon Jovi).

Animal: Giraffe.

One Direction song: One Thing

Hobbies: Playing football, playing his guitar and eating.

Superpower: Invisibility.

Food: Chinese, Japanese, Italian and Nandos.

Chocolate: Galaxy.

Fun Facts
-Before Harry Styles came up with the name One Direction, Niall jokingly suggested they should call the band Niall and the Potatos.

-When in an awkward situation Niall says cheeseburgers and jelly babies.

-Niall´s first ever pets were two goldfish called Tom and Jerry

-The only book he has ever read all the way through is To Kill a Mockingbird.

-Niall is left handed, but plays guitar with his right.

-As a child, Niall had an imaginary friend called Michael.