'I Am Drunk And Feel The Earth Is Worth Living', Darragh O’Dea’s second album sees him teaming up with Canadian musician and producer Rob Butterfield to create a record that feels unfettered, expressive, and content in its own curious moments of bliss.

Recorded and produced between Galiano Island, BC, Canada and Galway, Ireland, the record also features contributions from Dan Gaucher, Anthony Thistlethwaite, Jack Garton, Kiki Deirdre, Dave Clancy and Nan Vernon, while leaning into the influences of Leonard Cohen, John Cale and Wilco.

Despite its international roster of musicians and influences, the album retains Darragh’s distinctive, poignant and engaging songwriting. It is his most introspective work to date from a lyrical perspective, while also marking his most musically exploratory release.

The album’s cover artwork features an original drawing by Antic Ham, an Achill Island based artist originally from Seoul, South Korea. The artwork and title served as the initial creative catalyst for the project.

The lead single, “Take Her Handy”, features Anthony Thistlethwaite and a near two-minute saxophone solo that nods to his vintage Waterboys wail. It is released on 6 February 2026.

I Am Drunk And Feel The Earth Is Worth Living (album) releases 7th of August 2026.

Darragh has receive airplay on both BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Wales and RTE Radio 1, and has taken to the stage of the Moseley Folk Festival (Birmingham), Galway Arts Festival Big Top, Whelan’s (Dublin), The Eventim Apollo (London) and regulary tours across Europe.

"A brilliant storytelling songsmith" - Peter O'Neill (Hot Press Music Magazine)

“Deliciously uncool in a heart on sleeve way” - Donal Scannell (Born Optimistic)

"Not a lot of music holds the determination and depth Darragh O’Dea shows on Tilly and the Postmaster. This is a record for anyone who appreciates the power of music – to expose, to endure and in the end, to provide hope" - KLOF Mag

"A song-writing maturity and lyrical sensitivity that sets him apart from many of his contemporaries" - Cian O'Connell (Connacht Tribune)