Our Purpose is to make a cultural link during the New York St Patrick's Day Celebrations in 2010, to bring a real piece of Irish Culture across the Atlantic Corridor to New York, to share our work with the Irish/American community on this special occasion. We are greatly indebted to Irish Consulate General, Mr. Niall Burgess and to all in the Irish Consulate for hosting this event and for all their kindness and support. Go raibh mile maith agat.
The event will encompass a Fine Art exhibition by widely acclaimed visual artist, Siobhan McCormack-Ryan, focussing on landscapes and monastic sites of County Offaly. Each work of art will be accompanied by a literary interpretation in the Irish and English language, by Dr Daithi O'Hogain - Professor of Irish Folklore and Traditional Literature at University College Dublin.
The exhibition will be complimented with readings from books set in Offaly and New York by internationally renowned, Offaly-based author, Geraldine O'Neill.
The Duan exhibition in New York is dedicated to a very special person - Edel Duignan.
The official opening of cultural event is on Monday, 15th March 2010 at 5.30pm.
All are welcome. Anyone interested in attending please email me at siobhanmccormackryan@hotmail.com prior to the event.
The Exhibition will be open to the public from Tuesday and Thursday from 12.00 pm to 2pm. Again anyone interested in attending please contact me at siobhanmccormackryan@hotmail.com