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In The LamplightThe End of Summer, Seamie Somers & Rory's Poetry Corner2023-09-051h 04In The LamplightSnogging Potatoes, Ken "Tonto" McDonald & Catfishing Done Right2023-08-081h 03In The LamplightMícheál In A Field, Tabby O'Callaghan & Violent Chess2023-07-011h 17In The LamplightMícheál and the Cheats, Teenage Theme Nights & Chimps2023-06-0156 minIn The LamplightThe Cold, Hard Streets of the Hawk's Well, Karen Gordon & Building BarbecuesThis month's episode is heavily theatre-themed, as the lads chat about Luke's recent All-Ireland win, Mícheál's experience performing in "Hairspray!" with Pop-Up Theatre Sligo, as well as his April foray onto the "streets". April's guest rounds out the theatre theme as the guys chat to Karen Gordon, the creative force behind Pop-Up Theatre. Rory asks the lads how they got on with last month's challenge and gives his April recommendation.2023-05-011h 27In The LamplightOffaly, John and Paul Murphy & EverestThe guys get down to brass tacks discussing a controversial question that Mícheál took to the people on the streets, have a chat with Irish filmmakers Paul and John Murphy, and talk about the things they challenged themselves with after Rory's recommendation last month. Rory also brings us his recommendation for this month.2023-03-311h 44
In The LamplightWelcome to the PodcastKieran, Luke and Rory introduce themselves and discuss the concept of the show and their reasons for starting it. Luke performs an original song called "Telescope Love" while Rory performs a song by Dermot Kennedy called "Rome".2023-03-2924 minIn The LamplightFlying With Wings, Brendan Tierney & DiscomfortKieran, Luke, Rory and Mícheál catch up with a chat about their Valentine's Day escapades, with some big news from Rory. Mícheál has been on the streets again, asking people for their opinions on the renaming of "Knock" airport. The lads welcome Brendan Tierney to the show for a chat one week removed from his successful SO Funny Sligo Comedy Festival, and Rory recommends introducing a bit of discomfort into your life.2023-02-281h 09In The LamplightSwears Versus Promises, Ballygowan & Stoic PhilosophyKieran, Luke, Rory and Mícheál catch up after some months away from the podcast and the studio. After a chat about the extracurricular physical activity of people under the age of thirty, the guys challenge Kieran on his long-held belief that Ballygowan bottled water is inferior, and Rory gets all deep and meaningful.2023-01-311h 15In The LamplightLying In The Heather, Deirdre O'Kane & Oversized RabbitsKieran, Luke, Rory and Mícheál get chatting about their favourite songs from movie soundtracks, talk to Deirdre O'Kane about COVID life and her currently touring stand-up show, and try another left-field delicacy on Rory's recommendation.2022-06-0844 min
In The LamplightKieran Cries, Niamh Crowley Again & A Good Sunday RoastKieran, Luke, Rory & Mícheál are joined by previous podcast guest Niamh Crowley to chat about the recent "FREEDOM! Theme Night 29". They discuss their favourite moments, performances and other highlights, as well as Niamh winning the coveted Golden Jacket. Mícheál brings us some post-show reactions from punters, while Rory brings us his latest recommendation.2022-05-1149 min
In The LamplightActively Enjoying Cake, Collette Sheerin & Did We Mention The Theme Night?Kieran, Luke, Rory and Mícheál are reunited for a catch-up chat. The guys talk about death row meals, are joined by Collette Sheerin for an introspective chat and a song, and Rory gives his recommendation for the week. Hint, it rhymes with "clean white pickets". 2022-04-2750 minIn The LamplightFan Mail, Big Fat Quiz of the Season & BalanceThe lads have a chat about what derailed their plans for last week's episode. We have a listen to Mícheál's latest chat with the people, where he asked the folks on the street what animal they would choose to be. Mícheál hosts a quiz reflecting on the last few episodes, while Kieran gives us a sneak preview of some tracks from his upcoming Theme Night album, "How Can I Keep From Singing?". Rory delivers some sage advice this week on "Rory Recommends".2021-12-0143 min
In The LamplightMushy Bananas, Mícheál Kearney & Soapy SweetsOur featured guest this week is our very own Mícheál Kearney! Kieran, Luke and Rory have all been in the Lamplight hotseat, now it's Mícheál's turn. Also featuring the lads discussing their greatest fears, a Lamplight house band version of "Dreams" by The Cranberries, and a recommendation from Rory along with a story about getting lost on a mountain and eating some magic beans to find his way home.2021-11-1748 min
In The LamplightDodgy Deals, Tommy Higgins & Lap BlanketsKieran has a hypothetical business proposition for Luke and Rory. Mícheál has been asking the Irish people what their favourite home-grown film is, a hot topic for Rory. Kieran and Rory chat to Tommy Higgins, the man responsible for modernising the ticket industry in Ireland, and the current chairman of Sligo Rovers Football Club. Luke runs into more accent-related difficulties after Rory recommends a Sligo business-related experience involving lap blankets. Kieran tells the lads how he wants to put a grand piano in the middle of the Garavogue river.2021-11-1058 min
In The LamplightThe Barber of the Mill, Kian Egan & No RopesKieran, Luke and Rory check in with Mícheál, fresh off the plane after his mission to Berlin. Hear what question Mícheál put to the people on the streets of the German capital. Kieran and Rory have a chat with Westlife star, surfing enthusiast and proud son of Sligo, Kian Egan. Hear an original song of Luke's that was featured in a video by TemperHound Productions, and get Rory's Recommendation for the week.2021-11-031h 14
In The LamplightSwimming With Pigs, Michael Rooney & Sad PintsWith Mícheál away in Berlin on a mission for the Lamplight team, Kieran, Luke and Rory discuss saying no, scouse accents and more. Mícheál managed to squeeze in a trip out among the public before he left, asking them about their favourite holiday destinations. Listen to their responses, and hear the lads share some of their own thoughts and experiences.Michael Rooney is this week's special guest. He joins Kieran and Rory for a chat about music, education, composing, and life experiences. He also performs one of his own pieces with Kieran, a tune...2021-10-2754 min
In The LamplightOverdose 2.0, Eamonn O'Hara & Rocket ManKieran, Luke & Rory open the show with a chat about getting into a flow state, or getting "in the zone". Mícheál joins the guys for this week's "Mícheál on the Streets" segment, where he asks people about their favourite live entertainment experiences.Kieran chats to Eamonn O'Hara, a comrade from his days playing GAA football Sligo. Their chat includes in-depth discussions about the game and some of their classic moments, as well as some healthy slagging about a big upcoming match. Eamonn chooses "The Parting Glass" for the house band to perform, which Rory...2021-10-201h 00
In The LamplightRingo, Ian Dempsey & Cliff-JumpingKieran, Luke & Rory kick of season three by adding a fourth member to their team, the Ringo to their John, Paul and George. Mícheál Kearney comes on board to join the lads in all of their general craic, and also to host a weekly segment called "Mícheál On The Streets". This week, Mícheál has been out talking to people in the crowd at the "Music's Coming Home" outdoor gig in Sligo town. Kieran and Luke were involved in one of the gigs and Mícheál asks them for their favourite moments.This w...2021-10-1353 min
In The LamplightJohnny Gallagher and the Boxty BandJohnny Gallagher, Pauric Gallagher and Seán O'Reilly (three quarters of the Boxty Band) join us for an absolutely rocking episode of In The Lamplight to wrap up season two. Hear the lads tell stories from the road, and talk about their experiences playing gigs from arenas to cow sheds.The lads play a set with all of the trademark wildfire energy of a live Boxty show. They start with Johnny's trademark version of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" before belting out two originals, "The Loser" and "Mr. George". The set also features Kieran on keys and Duane G...2021-06-021h 00
In The LamplightLamplight Spotlight - Callum Wall & CorcraCallum Wall becomes the first Lamplight Spotlight guest as he joins Kieran for a chat about his recently released debut EP. Callum talks about how his first year of college has been going, how he recorded and produced his EP himself, and also takes the opportunity to plug some of his self-designed merchandise. Callum performs his song "Limbo", featuring Ash Stevenson on the drums along with Kieran on keys and Luke on bass.Following on from Callum, the guys are joined by Corcra, the new name for the vocal trio of Naoise Devaney, Jayne Feehily and Gillian...2021-05-2659 min
In The LamplightCathy JordanCathy Jordan, long-time Dervish frontwoman, singer, bodhrán player and all-around musician extraordinaire, joins Kieran, Luke and Rory for craic and tunes. Cathy chats about fronting Dervish, their prolific recording output, collecting relatively unknown Irish songs and her new project with her collaborator, Peter Crann, "Crankie Island Songs".2021-05-191h 07
In The LamplightMoments - A Lamplight OriginalIn The Lamplight brings you its first original song, titled "Moments". Join Kieran, Luke and Rory as they discuss the creation and development of the song. Hear about where the initial idea and melody came from, how the lyrics were written, the attempts that were made to steer the song in a different direction over fears that it was "too musical theatre" and more. The lads talk about the way that different instruments and performance styles were used to give the song its final form. Rory discusses the shooting of the music video, giving us an insight into his...2021-05-1255 min
In The LamplightLeon MooneyLeon Mooney, ex-Rackhouse Pilfer and a renowned musician in his own right, joins Kieran, Luke and Rory for a chat. Hear Leon talk about how music has always been in his life, from jamming in sheds after school to touring Ireland and Europe with a hot, in-demand band. Leon discusses his taste in music, the positives on the pandemic and his personal and musical plans for the future.2021-05-051h 04
In The LamplightMarie O'ByrneKieran, Luke and Rory are joined by Marie O'Byrne, the director of Sligo's Hawk's Well Theatre. Hear about Marie's musical origins, how she came late to traditional Irish music after a classical upbringing, and how she came to Sligo (and ended up staying longer than she had planned). Marie discusses her work developing the theatre as a community resource and as a place that nurtures Sligo's amazing artistic scene in parallel with its role as a performance venue for national and international touring acts and productions.2021-04-281h 09
In The LamplightThose Nervous AnimalsLegendary Irish Band Those Nervous Animals join Kieran, Luke and Rory on the season two premiere of In The Lamplight to discuss the past, present and future of their musical career. The band discuss the music scene in Sligo in the 1980s, breaking onto the national stage with hit singles such as "The Business Enterprise (My Friend John)", their fabled residency in The Baggot Inn in Dublin and their disappointment at missing out on the chance to put out an album at the height of their success. Over thirty years later, the Animals' story comes full circle as they...2021-04-2156 minIn The LamplightSeason 1.5 Wrap-UpKieran sets the scene for the episode, alluding to the rancour that has been created between the three lads regarding the theme tune vote. The tension rises as the vote results get ever closer.The lads then chat about their highlights of the season. From indelible images of Rory and Luke’s childhood to some masterful guitar playing, some amateur violin playing, and finally a pleasant surprise for Rory, the season has been full of learnings and fun. Finally, it’s time for the big reveal as Luke takes us through the results of the vote...2021-04-0736 min
In The Lamplight"Famous" Dave FlynnThis week's show opens with a version of our theme song that we made up especially for our guest, "Famous" Dave Flynn. This leads to a bit of chat between Kieran, Luke and Rory before they welcome Dave to the show.After reaffirming his hatred of first-beat-third-beat clappers everywhere, Dave takes us through his musical twenties, a time when he played bass guitar with some of Irish music's most famous names, most notably Paddy Casey and Dave Couse. He recalls the many big shows and venues they played, opening for legendary acts such as Bob Dylan and...2021-03-311h 21
In The LamplightSandy Kelly (Part Two)In part one, we heard about Sandy's upbringing, her musical roots, her early family life and her work and friendship with Johnny cash, a friendship borne out of him hearing her on the radio one night when he was in Ireland on tour.In part two, we hear about Sandy's reluctance to record some of her biggest hits such as her highly successful version of "Crazy". The song was originally written by Willie Nelson and she would have the chance to record it with him as a duet. The guys, along with Sandy, discuss the importance of...2021-03-2650 min
In The LamplightSandy Kelly (Part One)Kieran and Luke use the lads' intro to have some fun at Rory's expense by poking fun at some innocent ignorance that was exposed in the St Patrick's Day Special when revealed that he had never heard of embroidery before. Rory tells us about a recent near-death experience he had while out surfing.Sandy sits into the guest seat as Kieran asks her about her origins as a performer. Hear Sandy talk about her childhood, her family, her musical and cultural heritage and how her upbringing shaped her life as a performer.Asked to tell...2021-03-2450 min
In The LamplightSt. Patrick's Day Special (with Dan Mulqueen, Stephen O'Dowd & Catherine Rhatigan)Luke talks to Catherine Rhatigan about her ongoing musical projects and work. Having been involved in various projects of Catherine's together over the last few years, Luke and Catherine aren't strangers to each other. Catherine's roots are in Sligo but she is now based near Zürich in Switzerland. Luke and Catherine discuss her upcoming musical endeavours, how the pandemic has affected her both personally and professionally, how this St. Patrick's Day might be different from others, her work on the collaborative piece featured at the end of the podcast and her own work as a composer. We hear T...2021-03-171h 07
In The LamplightÓrla SweeneyÓrla Sweeney is In The Lamplight! Hear all about Órla's amazing life starting from when she was a newborn baby and her dad placed her next to a record player for a musical christening by Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin. As a child, Órla attended more gigs than most people will in their entire lifetime, accompanying her dad, Oliver, who worked as a journalist for the music magazine Hot Press.As a child, Órla had the opportunity to meet many renowned musicians and artists. As a teenager, while Órla's peers were going to popular club nights in Dublin...2021-03-101h 10
In The LamplightLeo MoranThe show opens with this week's variation on our opening theme, a merging of Kieran's original melody movement with a chord progression and instrumentation similar to The Saw Doctors' hit "N17". The lads discuss the feeling of finding yourself in the middle of a performance with someone unexpected in the crowd, be they a famous person or a musical peer whose opinion you value and respect, and the way that this can influence your mindset and your performance.Kieran introduces Leo Moran of The Saw Doctors and the lads get chatting about the band's early days. Leo...2021-03-031h 22
In The LamplightLuke DevaneyIt's Luke's turn in the Lamplight hot seat as he becomes the last of the show's trio of hosts to become a guest on his own podcast. The show opens with a swing jazz interpretation of the theme song, arranged and recorded by Luke. In lieu of the usual poem, Kieran (along with some help from friend-of-the-show, "Famous" Dave Flynn) presents a version of Pat Shortt's "Jumbo Breakfast Role", rewritten to run through some of the instruments Luke plays...and take a dig over the ones he doesn't.Luke's musical childhood is the focus of the first...2021-02-241h 19
In The LamplightKieran QuinnThe proverbial tables are turned on this week's episode of In The Lamplight as Kieran becomes the interviewee. Rory and Luke ask him all the tough questions, questions like "Why did your football friends call you five-ninety?" and "How do you feel about your brother beating you every year in the Warrior's Run?", a statement that Kieran assures us isn't true.The episode opens with a longer intro, a full-fledged piece of music newly written by Kieran and based off our theme music. Rory and Luke present Kieran with their best attempt at poetry before diving into...2021-02-171h 27
In The LamplightRory MaitlandAfter a Covid-imposed break, In The Lamplight returns with Season 1.5 and one of its own as the special guest, barber extraordinaire and cinematographer supreme, Rory Maitland.Hear about Rory's experiences in musical theatre growing up, including the time he swore on stage as a child a production of "Oliver!" where he first crossed paths with Luke. Luke and Rory re-enact one of the scenes they shared. Kieran asks Rory about the time he was co-opted into a production of Grease after someone pulled out in the late stages of the rehearsal process which lead to Rory's first...2021-02-101h 13In The LamplightEnd-of-Year Special (Part Two)Part two of In The Lamplight's End-of-Year Special for 2020.Kieran, Luke & Rory continue where they left off at the end of part one, discussing the imminent streaming of Theme Night 26 - Ireland In Song. Hear about the last minute hurdles that cropped up shortly before the show.The lads move on to Theme Night 27, chatting about how it differed from Theme Night 26. Hear stories about how they ended up losing a day of recording time, about Kieran and Rory's scouting mission to find a location for a night-time shoot and about how they almost got...2020-12-3154 minIn The LamplightEnd-of-Year Special (Part One with Aileen Concannon)Luke opens the show with a gentle Christmas lullaby written by John Denver called "Christmas for Cowboys", playing guitar and harmonica and delivering the vocal.Aileen joins the guys to discuss her job and how it fits into the bigger picture of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.Aileen chats about her memories of working on the two Kieran Quinn Online Theme Nights that took place this year, those being "Theme Night 26 - Ireland In Song" and Theme Night 27 "Summer & Sunshine". In the former, Aileen performed "No Frontiers" along with Gráinne McCarthy and in t...2020-12-301h 14In The LamplightSteve WickhamThe lads bring season one of the podcast to a close, opening the episode by swapping stories of encounters with famous people which leads into a discussion about how Irish people treat famous people and whether or not we might just be a little bit unique.Kieran, Luke and Rory are joined by their guest, Steve Wickham. From fuzz fiddle to traditional Irish fiddle, from John Prine to Country Jack, Steve has led a well travelled life and has seen many corners of the world through the eyes of a touring musician. Hear him talk about his...2020-12-161h 02In The LamplightBrian DevaneyBefore introducing this week's guest, Kieran asks Luke and Rory if either of them could recall saying yes to a question which had much further-reaching consequences than they could ever have imagined at the time. This week's guest, Brian Devaney, certainly could.Brian joins the podcast to talk about his life on and off the stage as one of the pillars of the Coolera Dramatic Society, a group who produce a yearly pantomime in the Hawk's Well Theatre in Sligo. Hear about his theatrical origins as well as what led to him taking on the role of...2020-12-091h 10In The LamplightMabel ChahKieran kicks off the podcast with a story from his GAA days, telling us how his off-pitch life as a piano player became a target during an on-pitch butting of heads. Kieran introduces Mabel Chah, a former asylum seeker from Cameroon who has lovingly adopted Sligo as her new home. Mabel talks about the process of seeking asylum and how, after being placed in other direct provision centres elsewhere in the country, she was eventually placed in Sligo.Mabel opens up about the circumstances that forced her to leave Cameroon and the impact it had o...2020-12-021h 00In The LamplightMark KennedyLuke opens the show with an update on the lads' ongoing legal troubles resulting from their accidental infringement on the intellectual property of Mark Kennedy and Ray McAndrew of 'The Kendy & Raybo Podcast'.Mark Kennedy (also known as Kendy) joins the lads as their guest and wastes no time generating an atmosphere of absolute craic, while Kieran wastes no time asking Mark his first question...was the foundation of his music career built on a lie? Mark speaks of his experiences with his first band, 'Lick My Stereo', and tells us how he ended up moving to...2020-11-251h 14In The LamplightFelip CarbonellKieran dives straight into the chat with a story about how he and his wife almost moved their family abroad a number of years ago before asking Luke and Rory if they had ever had any similar intentions or ideas, leading Rory to reveal a fantasy.The guys welcome Felip Carbonell to the podcast to talk about his journeys musical and geographical. Felip takes us through his childhood on his native Island of Majorca which, at the time, was still under the rule of General Franco. Hear how Franco's rule and the protest-songwriting movement it inspired was...2020-11-181h 11In The LamplightSinéad ConwayOn this week's episode, Kieran, Luke and Rory open with a chat about the merits of "making it big" versus finding personal fulfillment working at something you enjoy. The lads welcome Sinéad Conway to the podcast to talk about her career as a singer. Sinéad takes us from her childhood right up to the present day, stopping to talk about the major musical milestones that shaped her into the vocal powerhouse that she is today. Sinéad chats about sharing her musical childhood with her sisters and of her own dreams of one day making it b...2020-11-111h 11In The LamplightNiamh CrowleyKieran, Rory and Luke open with a discussion on abrupt changes in career direction and Kieran asks the lads if they had always wanted to be doing what they currently do. Kieran welcomes Niamh to the podcast to tell her story including how she made her own career pivot following a realisation in her early twenties that didn't want to continue going down the path she was on. Hear about how her life has been shaped by music since the age of five, how she trained to become one of Ireland's premiere violinists as well as an extremely accomplished...2020-11-041h 12In The LamplightSeamie O'DowdKieran, Luke and Rory chat about how they are feeling after the launch of their podcast and some of the feedback they received from listeners. Kieran and Rory confront Luke with something they noticed when listening back to the pilot episode. The lads welcome their first special guest, the legend that is Seamie O'Dowd. Seamie chats about his musical upbringing and the influences that led him to where he is today. He talks about his experiences playing with some of the greats of Irish music including Dervish, The Chieftains and Christy Moore. Seamie performs three pieces of music with...2020-10-281h 10