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Dessie Glynn, and the Alans with Families 2006

Ian, As a reminder of when the Glynns of America (Alan, Diana, Emma and Aidan) came to Dublin with my dad, Dessie in 2006 to visit, I have included a picture of us with Alan, Angela, and some of their children (as well as Kaiser). This was when you, Jane and Tamsen came by to visit. A number of years later, Diana and I had lunch with you and Jane when you were visiting New York City. We also got to meet Kirsty in New York at our son’s school shortly thereafter. Sending you best thoughts from the States – Keep fighting the good fight Ian and family.

  • Alan Glynn
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Bingo!!!

I had the pleasure of working with Ian some years back. He was great to deal with and highly professional from start to end. I’m sorry to hear he is unwell and wish him a speedy recovery!!

  • Mick Creedon
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Thanks For The Sticks

I knew Ian through my Dad, Les Cooke, He’s the vocalist stating in front of Ian on the kit is the shot I uploaded) he an Ian worked together in a number of musical sets ups when I was quite young..Ian I recall was the younger member of the group, so had a certain vibe about him. I recall meeting him on a few occasions with my dad, when out and about one day with my dad we bumped into Ian, from memory he was driving some form of sports car? Which in Dublin in the late sixties was pretty flash, to me back then, Ian had a sort of James Bond, Simon Templar sort of thing going on, just as he and dad stopped the chat Ian popped over to the car and gave me a pair of drumsticks..I have met on a number of occasions as a adult around the town..( Jane also has she reminded me) always time for a chat , a genuine enquiry for the family, a fond reminiscence of dad..nice to meet people who taught highly of your dad. Anyway then sticks where a prized possession for quite a time, so thanks for the sticks Ian..Take Care.

John Cooke

  • John Cooke
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Good Guys

Two of the ‘good guys’ from the Irish music scene – incredibly talented, creative, real gentlemen with integrity and humility. As Jim Collins said in his book, “Good to Great”, – “what differentiates the great from the good is professional will and personal humility”. These two gentlemen were ‘great’ members of the Dublin music scene on so many levels. ‘The Late Late Show’, ‘Eurovision Song Contest’, ‘Riverdance’ – the list is endless. Their contribution to Irish music and entertainment is monumental. And to top it off – two of the nicest guys you could ever meet or work with – ultimate professionals and wonderful human beings.

  • Gerry Madigan
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I stopped Skiing at 90

Hello Jane. I stopped skiing at 90, 7 years ago and now have to think how to walk. 3 more years and I’ll pack it in. meanwhile here is something I got published in the Ski Club magazine to lighten the day.

My instructor said to me
It isn’t hard to learn to ski.
Stand forward your weight on the balls of your feet,
Ankles flexed, bum tucked in nice and neat.
To curve turns
Flex bananalike in at the hips
So in moments of stress
Bring these words to your lips
Balls, ankles bum and bananas.
for example :
You’ve fallen again and you’re in a right state
The rest have skied on and the last lift won’t wait
Jump turns where its crusty
And take the rest straight
Jump turns where its crusty and take the rest straight
Singing Balls ankles bum and bananas.

Or, you fall off the Pomma
There’s nowhere to go
Your surrounded by tree stumps
Half covered in snow
Back down the drag track
And slalom the tow
Singing Balls ankles bum and bananas

Or the cloud has come down
Your alone on “The Wall”
There are moguls like cars
You see nothing at all
Keep the tips in the dips
And just follow the fall
Singing Balls ankles bum and bananas

Its video day and he’s waving you on,
Your knees won’t obey you
You want to sit down,
You may feel like goose
But you’ll glide like a swan
If you sing Balls ankles bum and bananas

  • John Parke
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Ski scholarship #1

Coming from a non-skiing family it was wonderful and truly special to have the chance to spend time on snow in Chatel. Writing from Chatel now!
I remember friendly times, good hosts, gentle, useful, fun coaching,Having a laugh. The first year of Salomon skis, repeated watching of Blizzard of Aahhs,
Being a kid abroad away from family it was an adventure I still remember well. I went on to ski many seasons in the Italian alps and the Southern alps in NZ (where I met my wife and we started our family). I’m still based in NZ, Skiing brought me there and I’m happy to share that Ian and Jane – and a shout out to Derek Tate – were a part of my journey. Tamsen and Kirsty were just wee groms at the time but even then we’re infected with the snow bug. 😉
Sending warmth and hugs to you all.

/Greg

  • Greg Bell
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Superb Director and so calm.

Thinking back to my days in TV OBs, it was always q pleasure to work to Ian. I never once saw him loosing his cool, He was always in control, always well prepared, knew what he was doing and treated the staff with total respect and professionalism. On OBs, sometimes things did not always go according to plan, in such situations to have Ian directing made all our lives a lot easier.

  • Jim Jackman
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The wall street mobile phone

I first worked with Ian in the 1980’s. I was new to RTÉ and Ian was very encouraging. He was always very interested in the technological developments in the industry and was the first person I met in RTÉ with a mobile phone. It was very large and the battery filled a whole briefcase but at the time it was very exciting as the only other place we saw one was on the movie Wallstreet with Micheal Douglas!! Ever the trend setter Ian , I was back over a decade later working with him and new technology with Danny McNally and Lendac Data Systems. I miss seeing Ian’s smiley face around the corridors of RTÉ and chatting about the ongoing developments in TV. We wish him all the best.

  • Carol Coffey