Dear Reader - I got a new car…
The Big Thing
“You might not get a better phone call today”!
So said Kevin Egan to me minutes after he had asked me to be the newest Brand Ambassador for Peugeot.
Kevin and I have got to know each other well over the last few years in the unique and magical environment of Micky Downs’ now famous gym and I had no hesitation in teaming up with him personally and Kevin Egan Cars in this way.
For someone who has never owned a new car, it is such a treat to be driving something so modern and comfortable. I particularly enjoy the space, my children love the technology and my wife loves the heated seats. Oh and for anyone with a dodgy hip, it is liberating to be so high up off the road!
And so Kevin was right - it was a great phone call to get. Suitably happy faces below. I have met quite a few of Kevin’s colleagues who too seem like lovely people and I’m really looking forward to working with them all over the next while.
And if anyone wants a spin in the new car just let me know!
Where else but Sligo?
In praise of Boyle, Co. Roscommon this week actually…
I was there three times for various reasons last weekend, the final visit being for the first of our Theme Nights Unplugged At Christmas gigs in King House.
And Roscommon County Council deserve huge credit for the restoration job they have done there over the last 40 years. Can you believe it was nearly knocked to make room for a car park?!
On top of that they invested in the beautiful Steinway piano I got to play on Sunday evening. It was a gorgeous gig actually. Luke and Seamie were on top form and when Sarah Crummy hit those sweet high notes of hers you could hear the room go quiet.
Last chance to see this gig (this time featuring Aileen Concannon) this coming Friday 20th in Drumcliffe Church and Saturday 21st in Sligo Folk Park, Riverstown. Last few tickets left here.
What’s New?
DICKIE ROCK RIP: Dickie’s youngest son is a friend of mine, so I was in Cabra last Thursday for his funeral. And what a send-off it was. Red Hurley and Ronan Collins both sang live, and it was so poignant to hear Dickie’s voice singing himself out of the church at the end.
The two most memorable moments however were the eulogy given by my buddy Peter - where we got a glimpse into the man behind the singer, and the song sung by his brother Richard just after communion. He hit a high note at the end of Dickie’s song Till and the entire congregation stood and applauded as he was still in full flow. I have never seen anything like it in a church.
Rest in Peace Dickie.PHRASE OF THE WEEK: Don’t try to be cool, be warm…
SLIGO ACADEMY OF MUSIC CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: Always a great concert! Tonight (Tuesday) 17th in Summerhill College. Just a small number of tickets left apparently…
Finally…
From 1966…
Till next time - Kieran.
