Joe Duffy opens Askamore Art Exhibition

By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre

Renowned RTÉ broadcaster Joe Duffy was guest of honour at Askamore Community Centre tonight (Wednesday) where he performed the official opening of the 5^th Askamore Art Exhibition before a packed attendance.

The exhibition features 31 local artists and 98 pieces of work and has seen huge growth in the numbers exhibiting, the quality of the work and local support for the event.

Chairperson of Askamore Community Council, Helen Kearney acted as master of ceremonies, introduced Joe Duffy, thanked all the artists for exhibiting their works and showed appreciation for all who brought the exhibition to fruition and invited everybody to visit the exhibition over the next few days.

Artists whose work is on display includes Susan Crampton, Alison Hayden, Kay Kinsella, Mary O’Toole, Eilish Kilbride, Anne-Marie Sweeney, Miriam Henshaw, Margaret Kenny, Breda Byrne, Jackie Christian, Mary Doran, Barry O’Sullivan, John Hempenstall, Theresa Hogan, Naoise Hennessy, Grace Hennessy, Una White, Barbara Jameson, Alison Bayne, Joan Byrne, Cloida Morris, Shannon O’Bracken, Mica Warren, Thomas Patchell, Mary Stacey, Breda Moynihan, Robyn Stephens and Dave Pearson.  

Tributes were paid to the excellent efforts and organisational ability of the Art Exhibition Committee consisting of David and Alison Bayne, Anne Bernie, Dave Pearson, Jackie Christian and Jim Tomkins.

The Exhibition is open to the public daily from Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. All are welcome.