{"id":6363,"date":"2022-04-14T01:19:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T01:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspiringyou.ie\/home\/?p=6363"},"modified":"2026-02-10T18:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T18:24:04","slug":"song-competition-with-damien-dempsey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inspiringyou.ie\/home\/song-competition-with-damien-dempsey\/","title":{"rendered":"Song Competition with Damien Dempsey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Inspiring You<\/a>, compromises of two friends who work in education and media. Together they work to engage young people in real life activities and to use social media less.  The duo has again teamed up with leading Irish musician Damien Dempsey<\/a> to nurture the next generation of songwriters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skies of Blue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Last year we ran a very successful competition with Damien themed, \u201cSing All Your Cares Away\u201d<\/strong>. We were blown away by the quality of the entries from around Ireland. The winners were the talented Aisling Mullarkey<\/strong> and Hope Gillespie<\/strong> from St. Mary\u2019s Secondary School, Ballina, Co.Mayo<\/strong> who won with their evocative song, \u201cSkies of Blue\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love Yourself Today Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In these challenging times we are encouraging primary and secondary students to compose an original song expressing how they are feeling for our, \u201cLove Yourself Today\u201d<\/strong> song competition. The song can be fun, reflective, optimistic – the choice is yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative genius<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the words of Damien, “Music is about healing, community and hope. It\u2019s a way of life.\u201d<\/strong>  The Dublin songwriter is delighted to offer his support to “Inspiring You”<\/strong> in working to harness the creative energies of our nation’s youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s All Good<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Damien released his heartfelt ballad, \u201cIt\u2019s All Good\u201d in 2003<\/strong> which encourages us to accept ourselves for who we are and ultimately to love ourselves everyday. In a world filled with war and social media obsession the songs message is more relevant today than ever before. The Dublin balladeer believes that music can, \u201cSoothe the soul\u201d<\/strong> and so do we!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powerful documentary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The power in Damien\u2019s lyrics<\/strong> and the way his songs can impact people\u2019s lives is beautifully captured in the newly released, \u201cLove Yourself Today\u201d<\/a> documentary directed by Ross Killeen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 3 Galway Girls & Damien Dempsey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Earlier this year Damien paid a visit to historic Claregalway Castle<\/a> and performed his iconic, “It’s All Good”<\/a> with rising stars of traditional music, “The 3 Galway Girls”. Our media partner, Kamil Krolak<\/a>, captured Damo’s song in all its power and glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cLove Yourself Today\u201d<\/strong> schools\u2019 competition is open to students of all ages, with the winner receiving a special class\/club visit from the legendary Damien himself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dawnlough Ireland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We are delighted to have Dawnlough Precision<\/a> as our #LoveYourselfToday<\/strong> sponsor. When they learnt about our song competition they were excited to come onboard and help encourage the next generation of songwriters to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Competition details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Click here<\/a> for information on how to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What next?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So go on grab a pen, give\nyourself a big hug and get composing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together we can change the world\none lyric at a time!   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deadline for entries is May 30th<\/sup> 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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