Des Willoughby
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- Regarded as having one of the most natural tenor voices in the country, Des Willoughby from Coolboy, Co. Wicklow is making a big impression on the national and international music scene.
Having grown up in a family in which music played a big part, his father Richard and late mother Breda had their own band, it was no surprise when Des decided to pursue a music career.Having studied singing under the internationally renowned Dr Veronica Dunne at The Leinster School of Music and The Royal Irish Academy of Music, he has performed extensively in Ireland and the United States.He has a strong association with the New York Police Department Emerald Society and has performed as part of their St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Croke Park has provided the stage for the highlight of his career to date having sung the national anthem at a number of All-Ireland finals before audiences of 82,000.Earlier this year he released his debut album, entitled ‘To Where You Are’ which has proven very popular.
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Des Willoughby is one of the finest young stars emerging on the music scene in Ireland. Regarded as having one of the most natural tenor voices in the country, Des has just finished recording his debut album “To Where You Are” and the Irish and American release is planned over the coming months.
Des is a native of Coolboy, Co. Wicklow and is a student of the renowned Dr. Veronica Dunne at The Leinster School of Music and The Royal Irish Academy of Music. To date, he has selected a number of events in both Ireland and America to gauge audience reaction to his voice and his repertoire but his focus up to now has been on developing his vocal ability so that he’s equipped technically with all that’s required to sustain a career in the music world.
The highlight of his Irish performances to date is undoubtedly singing Amhran na bhFiann in front of 82,000 people at Croke Park in the build up to All-Ireland Hurling and Football Finals. Des is in demand on the corporate entertainment scene and is a regular performer at high profile celebrity charity events. In the states, Des has a strong association with the New York Police Department Emerald Society and is invited each year to perform at their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. He has recently returned from New Orleans and Florida where he featured as a guest soloist with the renowned Gospel Choir ‘Shades of Praise’.
South East Radio has been given a sneak preview of songs from his new CD and his version of the hit song “You Raise Me Up” reached No.1 in the popularity charts for six weeks in succession. The CD is due for release in May and will be followed by an Irish and US tour. His fresh, relaxed performance style mixed with his vocal ability creates a performance that appeals to audiences of all ages.
Des Willoughby’s time to shine has arrived and those who have had the chance to hear him sing, know that this is a talent that will stand the test of time.0 Comments 620 days
loves that hero song des
Des,
thanks for a lovely nite
Love the video, very well done . . . . . . . . . . . . . absolutely
Cant wait for the 7th June, see you in all your glory
ah im grand! off to london on saturday!
have a look at my youtube account, iv done a load of covers of nice songs! tell me what you think!
http://www.youtube.com/user/FuckinNick7
thats the link!
Ah cool!how was america?
didnt know this existed! who updates it? cj? barry?
Dunno if u member me?? My mam went out wit ur dad wen we were little
u used to show me an my little bro how to play de drums 
hes a drum teacher now and in a great band xxx bebo back soon xxx Sandra Farmer xxx
I heard you perform for a group in September in Killarney at the Hotel Europe. Please let me know how to buy you CD - we were not able to get one that evening.
Well Mr Willoughby, MASSIVE CONGRATS on a SAVAGE concert, I'm counting down the days till MarchLD
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well how are you great show last night congrats
Hi Des looking forward to Sunday nite..
hello there how are you keeping hope to see you all Sunday take care, Have the love
Well hello me owl flower
Cant wait for Sunday nite petal, i'm starting on the lemon and honey on Friday to have the vocal cords ready for you, i'm practicing the high notes, god Des you should hear me, sure i'm only the business
Just a lickle reminder that my fav's are, Oh Solomio and Aisle of Hope and Des if you want to get me on stage and serinate me whilst singing it to me, well sure it'd be no bother at all, just give me a little notice so i can have my best sunday outfit on
Talk soon pet, i'll have the brown bread ready if your calling
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Well hello gorgeous
Book me in for a coffee soon, we have major catching up to do
Looking forward to the 9th and i'll be early this time
Some love for you sugar xx
jeez they would let anyone on bebo these days! how are ya? havent cn ya in yonks! met sammy at the tinahely show! dat was a blast from the past!
and finally i get a chance to get on bebo to add u,u happy now?
..how u keeping anyways?
hi des enjoyed show sorry if we let u down
get ur invitation for me 21st?left it in barry's house.better see ya there
go on the dessie boy
My family and I really enjoyed your show at Taylor's in June. I play your CD all the time.
Debbi