Episodes
Published 09/05/23
This 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.
Published 05/01/23
The 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.
Published 03/31/23
Kieran, 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.
Published 02/28/23
Kieran, 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.
Published 01/31/23
Kieran, 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.
Published 06/08/22
Kieran, 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.
Published 05/11/22
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".
Published 04/27/22
The 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".
Published 12/01/21
Our 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.
Published 11/17/21
Kieran 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...
Published 11/10/21
Kieran, 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.
Published 11/03/21
This weeks episode has the lads talking about saying no, scouse accents, holiday destinations, chatting and playing some tunes with Michael Rooney, and discussing their recent outing to the county senior football final.
Published 10/27/21
The lads discuss their favourite live experiences, chat with Sligo footballing legend Eamonn O'Hara, and review the official music video for Elton John's classic "Rocket Man", a video that arrived over forty years after the song's release.
Published 10/20/21
Kieran, Luke & Rory introduce their new "Ringo", along with some brand-new segments. Irish broadcasting legend Ian Dempsey is this episode's featured guest.
Published 10/13/21
Johnny 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 three. Hear the lads tell stories from the road, and talk about their experiences playing gigs from arenas to cow sheds.
Published 06/02/21
Callum Wall & Corcra joins the show for its first ever Lamplight Spotlight, a series of episodes where Kieran, Luke and Rory will be bringing you fresh music from up-and-coming artists.
Published 05/26/21
Cathy Jordan, long-time Dervish frontwoman, singer, bodhrán player and all-around musician extraordinaire, joins Kieran, Luke and Rory for craic and tunes.
Published 05/19/21
In The Lamplight brings you its first original song, titled "Moments", complete with a music video. Kieran, Luke and Rory break down the origins, evolution and completion of the track as well as the intent behind the music video.
Published 05/12/21
Leon Mooney joins the guys for the third episode of season two. Leon discusses his life on the road with Rackhouse Pilfer, recording with Tom Jones and Imelda May, and how the pandemic has given him the break that he needed.
Published 05/05/21
Marie O'Byrne, director of Sligo's Hawk's Well Theatre, joins us as our guest for our second episode of season two.
Published 04/28/21