You've most definitely got that power over us Dermot.
The uber-talented Dermot Kennedy is back on home soil. Playing the first of two sold-out gigs at the 3Arena last night, he wowed the crowd with his velvety vocals. And he’s set to take to the stage and do it all over again tonight.
https://twitter.com/DermotKennedy/status/1208486761481064450
One of the breakout stars of the year, tickets flew off the shelves in record time.
Developing his sound while busking in Dublin’s fair city, he garnered worldwide attention after he was invited to join Glen Hansard on stage.
And he’s been delighting fans ever since with hits such as Power Over Me, Outnumbered and Lost.
The star has been trending on Twitter since last night’s show, with all those lucky enough to have attended the gig expressing their grá for the Rathcoole man.
Here's a taste of what they had to say:
https://twitter.com/NiamhMurtagh88/status/1208897380499820544
https://twitter.com/laurabyrne2008/status/1208892055260422144
https://twitter.com/alanswan/status/1209037185908924416
https://twitter.com/pheslin27/status/1208929831456514048
https://twitter.com/SneakyEaks/status/1209034053179056129
https://twitter.com/eadaoin_lennon/status/1208935968855736322
https://twitter.com/ainekillilea/status/1209032501529890816
The crowd's reaction wasn't lost on Kennedy, with one fan describing how he stood frozen on the stage "for a good 3 minutes", just enjoying the atmosphere.
https://twitter.com/sarahmccormack_/status/1208882405454630912
https://twitter.com/KeeleyGrehan/status/1208889382800941056
Bowing out to a standing ovation, tonight's gig is bound to be just as good.
https://twitter.com/shaunabowerss/status/1208879748434272258
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