TREASURE

As he prepares to head out on tour, Dermot Kennedy explains why home will always be where his heart is. By LYNN RUSK

- By LYNN RUSK

DERMOT Kennedy has come a long way since his early days as a busker on the streets of his hometown of Dublin.

The 34-year-old singer-songwriter, known for hits such as Outnumbered, Giants, and Power Over Me, has recently become the first Irish solo artist to reach number one with each of his first three studio albums.

This summer Dermot will embark on his biggest headline tour to date. Speaking in between rehearsals, he says: “It’s always a funny feeling, because I guess this is the longest time I’ve taken off from touring in my life. It feels daunting, but very exciting to be touring again.”

Commenting on his recent milestones, he says: “Regardless of making history, or any kind of personal accolades, I feel proud to be Irish wherever I go. I think being Irish, you’re kind of well received globally, which is lovely, and whenever I’m on tour it makes me very proud to be part of the Irish music scene and Irish music history. It means an awful lot to me.”

His third album, The Weight of the Woods, follows the success of his 2019 debut, Without Fear, and 2022’s, Sonder.