Damien Dempsey: 'They'll be showing this film to help people who are struggling' 

A new documentary on the Irish troubadour looks at one of Dempsey's gigs through the eyes of three very special fans 
Damien Dempsey: 'They'll be showing this film to help people who are struggling' 

Damien Dempsey during the filming of Love Yourself Today. Picture: Ross Killeen

Damien Dempsey’s gigs have long been a cathartic and deeply moving experience for his fans, and Love Yourself Today explores the bond between artist and concert-goer in what is a unique music documentary.

Directed by Irish filmmaker Ross Killeen, the film features Dempsey’s music but shows the concert through the eyes of three attendees - Packy, Jonathan and Nadia - who have come through different traumas in their lives.

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