Arts with a Twist 4

The fourth Arts with a Twist  was held on 22 September 2023. Like the previous 3 evenings it was a very inspiring, informative and entertaining blend of music, poetry, writing and art.

This year we started with  a lovely, young, traditional band from Inverin, Ceoltairi Conamara who played a lively rendition of reels and jigs.

The well known artist Sara Kyne from Moycullen, displayed her beautiful paintings of children, iconic places like Kylemore Abbey and Glenstal Abbey and her recent exhibition of people who have made contributions to the poor and disadvantaged of Ireland. She explained her process of absorbing the aesthetic qualities of her subjects quietly over time and then capturing them in her art work.

The Sligo and Galway  poet Michael O’Gorman read from his latest book of poetry , “Fifty Poems” . These poems evoked a former Ireland and characters now gone. It was both heart-breaking and heart-warming.

Cormac Corcoran with his beautiful baritone voice raised the spirits of all present with his wonderful rendition of classics such as Ave Maria , Old  Man River and some beautiful old Irish airs.

Roisin Tummon introduced and fielded questions for the evening with her usual flourish and warmth. The evening finished with refreshments where people mingled and chatted.