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Dermot Kennedy Delivers Haunting 'Funeral' Performance with Chamber Choir for Other Voices 2025

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May 2, 2026 · 3:53 PM

Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy performed a breathtaking live rendition of his song "Funeral" as part of the Other Voices 2025 series in Dingle. The performance, released on YouTube by OtherVoices, features the Maynooth University Chamber Choir, adding a layer of ethereal harmony to Kennedy's already powerful vocals.

The video, which has garnered over 12,000 views since its premiere on April 3, 2026, showcases Kennedy's emotional delivery and the choir's lush accompaniment. Comments from viewers praise the "magical" and "goosebump-inducing" arrangement, with many calling it a standout moment from his third album, The Weight of the Woods.

Other Voices, known for its intimate live sessions in Dingle, continues to spotlight Irish talent in unique settings. This performance of "Funeral" has been widely shared, with Kennedy also performing the track on other platforms including Vevo Studios.