Dear Reader –
Anyone out there looking for a job?!
The Big Thing
Well isn’t this exciting - it’s only taken 18 years (!) - but I’m looking to hire someone to help with my various Theme Night activities (and a few other bits). More here.
Where else but Sligo?
We welcomed four new members to our teaching team last Sunday evening in Strandhill.
Annette, Niamh, Scarlett, Shauna and I tried to pass on any wisdom we had gathered from previous experience - and there was great excitement and energy in the room as we discussed ideas and generally got ready for the new term.
Bridget by day is a music and religion teacher and has recently moved to Sligo from Belmullet in Co. Mayo. She has previous piano teaching experience and also plays regularly at weddings and other events.
Luke is a primary school teacher here in Sligo and joins Annette and Scarlett in the ranks of former students who have graduated to the teaching ranks. A gentleman to his toes.
Paddy is a Teenage Theme Night graduate - and also now a graduate with a music degree from BIMM. He has also had considerable success as a solo artist on the music scene in Dublin and beyond. Check out his music here.
And Sorcha - well I’m biased here (!) but all I’ll say is that her family and friends call her the Pied Piper because of how amazing she is with children.
It all kicks off next week!
What’s New?
SEAMIE WHIZZ ON THE PODCAST: What a great Instagram handle! Seamie Somers - the double Warriors Run champion - joined us on In The Lamplight this week. Rory also reveals his plans to beat me in next year’s race! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.
THE WORLD’S LARGEST PIPE ORGAN… plays Bohemian Rhapsody! Well not without the help of ace American organist Joshua Stafford. Watch here.
THEME NIGHT VISUAL DIRECTOR: Rory Maitland has made a career for himself as a visual storyteller. And in October he’s going to help us tell the story of the Power of Love as the visual director of Theme Night #32. Rory is a great friend of mine and it’s already been great fun working with him on this. I can’t wait for you all to see the fruits of his work next month.
Finally…
Lots of new beginnings this week…so time for something optimistic and uplifting. This is a great version!
Till next time - Kieran.
