JOE’s Song Of The Day #581: Ross Breen – ‘Truth’

Ross Breen helping out the Peter McVerry Trust.

Ross Breen is a solo artist from Kildare and released his self-produced debut album When I Met The Devil in 2011 to widespread praise. He's a talented artist and was awarded the title of Ireland’s Best Unsigned Singer-Songwriter by Newstalk FM’s the Tom Dunne Show, with his song 'Monet' singled out for extensive airplay from over a thousand submissions. Ross has consistently impressed on the live stage, earning countless invitations as a special guest with the likes of Midlake, Bell X1, Sinead O’Connor, Declan O’Rourke, Damien Dempsey and Oscar-winner Glen Hansard. Filmed live with a string quartet by acclaimed film-maker Myles O’ Reilly, the video is being released in aid of Peter McVerry Trust and ends with a call for €2 donations from the charity's Corporate Fundraising Manager, Nell Ward. Peter McVerry Trust was established in 1983 to provide shelter and support to Ireland's homeless population. https://youtu.be/XKmwTb_I_wQ Clip via Ross Breen Ross Breen said; “Peter McVerry Trust is an organisation I’ve admired for a long time – it was great to create something with them that will raise awareness of the homeless crisis and encourage funding for their work. The first person I thought of to film this was Myles, so it’s a collaboration I’m very happy with. Hopefully, it will prompt people to text a donation or find out more online.” Myles O'Reilly renowned for his music-related films, added "I was so excited to help document this song from Ross Breen and the hugely important message his soulful voice delivers within. There are so many ways to bring homelessness to public attention but few are more effective than through song.” As a homeless and housing charity working primarily with young people and vulnerable adults, Peter McVerry Trust’s ultimate goal is support people to exit homelessness permanently, providing them with a key to their own home. Text OPEN to 50300 to make a donation