It was for a very emotional reason. Damien Dempsey has opened up to JOE about the emotional reason he named a track on his new album after Irish footballer James McClean. The Irish singer-songwriter’s latest record ‘Hold Your Joy’ was released last week to rave reviews and next month he will play six nights at […]

1 year ago

A fitting tribute. Fresh from the news that the iconic Luke Kelly will be getting two new statues in his honour comes the announcement of a musical and literary celebration to mark the grand unveiling. President Michael D. Higgins will be on hand to officially present the sculptures to the public this Wednesday 30 January […]

7 years ago

“The two lads to my left lifting me are strangers, we are all just loving life.” As he frequently does around the Christmas season, Damien Dempsey was back in town as the beloved Dublin crooner performed to a sold-out audience at Vicar Street. In fact, the Patience and Seize the Day singer was a very […]

7 years ago

Another chance to catch the Bard of Donaghmede… Christmas has come early for a lot of Damien Dempsey fans as his late December gigs in the capital take shape. Having previously announced a double header at Dublin’s hallowed Vicar Street, the troubadour will now play a third date due to huge demand from the public. […]

8 years ago

The perfect present for the balladeer lover in your life… The living legend that is Damien Dempsey will take to the stage at Dublin’s hallowed Vicar Street this December for a pair of headline shows. Having enjoyed a triumphant turn at the Iveagh Gardens in the summer, Dempsey will close off the year with two […]

8 years ago

It was hard not to be moved after watching this. Fans of Damien Dempsey or anyone who’s seen him perform or talk on national radio or television will know that he holds nothing back. He’s honest, he’s emotional and he puts everything into his performances, all traits that were evident in an interview on the […]

8 years ago