{"id":6507,"date":"2025-09-11T19:36:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspiringyou.ie\/home\/?p=6507"},"modified":"2025-10-05T07:29:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T07:29:17","slug":"samhain-sing-song-with-damien-dempsey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inspiringyou.ie\/home\/samhain-sing-song-with-damien-dempsey\/","title":{"rendered":"Samhain Sing Song with Damien Dempsey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Raise your “spirits” in Galway<\/strong> this Samhain with an all ages Damien Dempsey<\/a><\/strong> sing song. Join us on Saturday October 18th at 7.30 in the auditorium at Galway Community College<\/a> for an intimate evening of songs, stories, Celtic tales and tunes with Damien Dempsey<\/a><\/strong>, one of Ireland’s leading musicians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samhain Tales & Trad Tunes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reconnect with our vibrant Samhain traditions, hear fascinating tales from a local historian and the director of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre<\/a><\/strong>. It will be an evening filled with trad tunes from young local musicians and folk songs sung by Damien.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Songs and Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The “Samhain Sing Song with Damien Dempsey”<\/strong> is a concert devised by the team at “Inspiring You”<\/strong> ,who work with Damien, to encourage the rekindling of the #SongandStories<\/strong> tradition while encouraging young and old to give their phones a break! Gaillimh AhBoo<\/a><\/strong> and Cunningham Auto Point<\/a> <\/strong>are main sponsors of this unique all ages show ensuring that The West will be truly Awake<\/strong> on October 18th and in full voice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive setlist preview!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As promised we are sharing Damien’s Samhain setlist<\/strong> so you will have plenty of time to learn the words and practice your singing! R\u00f3is\u00edn Seoighe<\/strong><\/a> will be guesting on two of the songs – can you guess which two?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The West’s Awake <\/a>  –  lyrics<\/a> 2. The Rocky Road to Dublin<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 3. Paddy on the Railway<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 4. The Cliffs of Dooneen<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 5. The Black Velvet Band<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 6. Cailleach an Airgead<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 7. The Rising of the Moon <\/a> 8. Schooldays Over<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 9. Fields of Athenry<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 10. Sullivans John<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 11. The Galway Shawl<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 12. Raglan Road<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 13. Apple of my Eye<\/a> – lyrics<\/a> 14. Negative Vibes<\/a> – lyrics<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Galway guest singer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of Ireland’s brightest young stars, Galway’s own R\u00f3is\u00edn Seoighe<\/a><\/strong>, will be performing a guest slot on the night. Ironically R\u00f3is\u00edn won a song writing competition organised by “Inspiring You” <\/strong>and Damien in 2015!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All ages craic!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This unique concert gives you an opportunity to connect with our Samhain traditions, culture, music and Irish language – just like our ancestors did in the “Rare Ould Times”!<\/strong>  Forget the horror, it’s time to embrace our rich Celtic past! This will be a night of real-life connection in this special all ages show in an alcohol free environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why not take this opportunity to join us for the “Samhain Sing Song” and engage with our rich cultural legacy while promoting screen-free fun.The event would not be possible without our joint sponsors Galway City Council<\/a><\/strong> and Cunningham Auto Point<\/a> <\/strong>and the support of The Foods of Athenry<\/a> <\/strong>& MKO<\/a><\/strong> and our media partners The Galway Advertiser<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy your tickets here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remember this is an intimate concert with limited tickets click here<\/a> to purchase for our all ages show! <\/strong>For more information email philip@inspiringyou.ie<\/strong> or checkout @inspiringyouirl<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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