By Dan Walsh at Askamore Community Centre Hall
The 6th annual Askamore Art Exhibition was launched in Askamore Community Centre Hall tonight (Wednesday) by well-known actor and writer, Philip Judge. It is the biggest Askamore Art Exhibition ever with 41 artists exhibiting 137 pieces of vibrant and original works.
An accomplished actor with many roles on television, film and theatre in Dublin and London, Philip Judge was deputising for singer Mary Caughlan who cried off at short notice. Judge is also well-known as the author of a best-selling book – In Sight of Yellow Mountain; A Year in the Irish Countryside.
“I am delighted to be here. I have had a chance to look around the exhibition about half an hour ago. There is some fantastic works here and I would like to add my congratulations to the artists,” said Mr Judge.
Master of Ceremonies was Helen Kearney, Chair of Askamore Community Council, who welcomed Mr Judge, praised the artists for their wonderful work and complemented the organising committee for putting the four-day exhibition together.
The exhibitors are Susanne Gaughan, Theresa Hogan, Margaret Kenny, Naoise Hennessy, Alison Hayden, Samantha Wall, Allan Kinsella, Breda Byrne, Rita Lee, Susan Crampton, Mary Steacy, Hilary Jacob, Alison Bayne, Aidan Bolger, John Hempenstall, Una White, Barbara Jameson, Liz O’Brien, Maureen Marsh, Joan Byrne, Cloida Morris, Pauline Browne, Mary Doran, Breda Mahon, Joan Byrne, Tommy Patchell, Margaret Jameson, Barry O’Sullivan, Orla Callaghan, Jackie Christian, Brigid Kinsella, Mary O’Toole, Vivienne Byrne, Brigid Roche, Pauline Brown, Ann-Marie Sweeney, Robyn Stevens, Bridget Monks, Shanon O’Bracken, Dave Pearson and Niki Purcell.
The Askamore Art Exhibition in Askamore Community Centre Hall is open daily from 10am to 6pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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