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06 Sept 2025

WATCH: Popular Irish-Australian singer performs on the streets of Kilkenny

The singer won Australian Idol in 2006

WATCH: Popular Irish-Australian singer sings on the streets of Kilkenny

Irish-Australian singer/song-writer, Damien Leith

Australian born singer, Damien Leith made a surprise visit to the Marble City recently, singing jubilantly while strolling through the streets of Kilkenny City.

Leith was the winner of the Network Ten music contest Australian Idol in 2006 and has gone on to release nine studio albums.

The singer was born in Co Kildare and spent many of his early years in Ireland before later moving 'Down Under'.

He has been an Australian citizen since 2007.

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