Furlong took part in auditions for the RTÉ One television series The All Ireland Talent Show.
He was chosen by mentor Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh as one of her eight acts to represent the East in the live finals which took place during February and March 2011.
He beat Halo from the South and Must Try D'n'D from Dublin, before losing out to Politically Correct.
In the wildcard heat, Furlong beat Daragh Merritt, Wallis, Shane Doonan, Claire Mulholland, Karate Pencil Case and Virginia Gospel Choir.
[1] In the final, Daniel beat Sean Nós ar an tSionann, Brian Sheerin and Cosa Beoga, getting a place in the top 3 and performing again.