When the little guy wins...
Dear Reader – I’m looking for your ideas! Also - a book that kept me awake at night (is that a good thing?) plus a great underdog story. Last week’s answers: Answer to the questions in last week’s letter: 1 - 2.
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Letter 100!
Dear Reader – I remember Roy Keane giving out about a former teammate of his - he reckoned that the main reason this footballer showed up to every Ireland match was because he wanted to reach the milestone of 100 caps..
Music, sport and emotion...
Dear Reader – I was lucky enough to attend last night’s game between Ireland and France in Dublin. There’s something special about international soccer - you can tell it means more to the players. There is a great.
Unlikely partners...
Dear Reader – This week’s features lots about classical music and the GAA - strange bedfellows but their worlds do collide sometimes…read on for more! Last week’s answers: Answer to the questions in last week’s letter:.
"That was posh at the time"...
Dear Reader – Today - things you will only hear said in Sligo PLUS Hanson’s MMMBop as you have never heard it before, but first - news of a new weekly feature… **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing I’m going to try.
Good news stories and teenage superheroes!
Dear Reader – Three happy stories in the What’s New section this week, but first some insights into an incredible weekend of Teenage Theme Nights. Plus one of my all-time favourite songs… **All hyperlinks in bold. The.
The end of an era...
Dear Reader – And what an era it was! Some sad news for us all in Sligo this week - but first, something to look forward to this weekend… **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing January 2020 saw the last pre-pandemic.
The Sunny Side...
Dear Reader – It’s not just the sun that can light a flame…read on for more… **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing I was 12 years old when my friend Andrew played me this track. Ha! I wasn’t actually. I was 14. I was.
The LOVE edition....
Dear Reader – Valentine’s Day won’t fall on a Tuesday again until 2034, so today’s letter is all about love (and music, and laughter - but lots of love)! **Disclaimer - If you’re looking for love advice this is.
Be the Wheel...
Dear Reader – Today’s title is taken from one of my favourite artists’ new album. I’m trying to figure out what it means - any suggestions are most welcome! **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing OK - so what comes to.
Young songwriters and new(ish) roads...
Dear Reader – Today we say goodbye to my favourite month of the year… **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing Still enjoying the afterglow of Theme Night #31, we had another great night last Friday - The Young.
Did that really happen?!
Dear Reader – Time to reflect today, but first let’s look ahead… **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing Theme Night #32 (Theme TBC). Hawk’s Well Theatre, October 5-7 2023. Tickets on sale this morning (Tuesday 24th).
The people who make things happen...
Dear Reader – Thanks for your support on this week’s Theme Night #31 - we are almost ready for you! **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing No. 5 in our series of Theme Night #31 stories is about Theme Night regular.
Sing Us a Song, Tell Us a Story...
Dear Reader – It’s all things Theme Night #31 today as we prepare for our biggest ever Theme Night audience next week. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, you can still join us… **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing.
Four Thousand Weeks
Dear Reader – A nice round number to put on our average lifespan. And we’re starting into another 52…let’s make the most of them! **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing It’s January - so that means the start of a new.
The 2022 review
Dear Reader – Nothing too taxing this week - I hope you enjoy some 2022 reflections and highlights in today’s letter. **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing These were the biggest things this year - the five letters.
The Christmas Edition
Dear Reader – Happy Christmas to you, and a huge thanks for reading in 2022. We begin today with a short message about the art of celebration - it’s called ‘Eve‘. **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing Eve We’ve.
Dublin tales...
Dear Reader – The gigs, the train, a request for you, Christmas present ideas and more original Christmas music… **All hyperlinks in bold. The Big Thing Last week’s letter and the concept of building something great.