The Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, will present ‘Ó Mhná – celebrating women who make a difference,’ an exhibition of poems and images for International Women’s Day Saturday, March 8.
This exhibition, which will run until April 5, is by poet Denise Curtin and features a series of works that focus on women who have been an inspiration to her in big and small ways.
Ms Curtin has created a series of beautiful poem portraits and dedication poems, including verse and imagery.
She has dedicated the exhibition to her Great-Grandmother Catherine O’Brien-Delaney (1889 – 1969) who lived in Stradbally.
“Whether it concerns knitting wraps for babies in conflict zones, creating a tiny museum in a community hospital, working as an inspirational teacher or a volunteer with the homeless, this exhibition celebrates the difference these women have made to the lives of others.
Laois County Council Arts Office said they are “proud to present this exhibition, on such a noteworthy day for women, and to celebrate the women of Laois.
“We have all encountered and know women in our lives who are at once ordinary and extraordinary.”
Monica Flynn, Assistant Arts Officer, will host the opening and the official launch will be by radio presenter and documentary maker Ann Marie Kelly.
The afternoon will include readings by Ms Curtin and a short talk on her work. All are welcome to the event and refreshments will be served.
Denise will facilitate a writing workshop at Stradbally Library on Saturday, March 15 from 11am to 1pm, where new and “not so new” writers are welcome for this workshop exploring the theme of HOME.
Participants are promised an enjoyable morning of discussion, reading sample pieces by famous authors along with brainstorming and encouragement.
Ms Curtin is a native of Athy but living in Portlaoise for many years. Her poems have appeared in a wide variety of journals and anthologies.
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