Kathy O'Connor of Le Chéile Millstreet welcomes Senator Dan Boyle who had just arrived at O'Driscoll's Shop, The Square, Millstreet where he officially opened the Art Exhibition and Poetry Reading event on Thursday, 14th Oct. 2010. (Seán)

There was a wonderfully enthusiastic gathering of people present for Thursday’s official opening of “Silent Voices” (Poetry by Asylum Seekers) and “Speaking Faces” (Paintings by Kordula Packard – based in Sherkin Island).   It took place at the premises of O’Driscoll Travel in the Square, Millstreet.   Among the speakers were Kathy O’Connor, Senator Dan Boyle, Gene Barry, Dan Reilly (Chairperson, Sherkin Island Development Committee) while the many gifted poets read their own poems.   The Exhibition continues this Friday, Saturday and Sunday where paintings may be viewed and bought and the book of poetry may also be purchased.     Among the gathering also were Fr. John Fitzgerald,  Deputy Michael Creed, T.D.,  Stephen Kelly of H.S.E. and the Staff of Drishane Castle Accommodation Centre.   Sincere congratulations to All on a superbly organised event.

The late Tadhg O’Driscoll would indeed have been impressed to have had such an important cultural event taking place in his premises … Special thanks to Pádraig O’Driscoll for making the splendid central venue available without charge for the uplifting event.     (Seán R.)

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