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Featured below is a small sample of the events that took place in Bishopstown Library in 2008

 

First Impressions

First Impressions

John Gibson (left) of Cork School of Music, who officially launched the exhibition, with Daithí O'hAodha (right) at the launch of First Impressions an exhibition of oil paintings by Daithí in Bishopstown Library Gallery. The exhibition was on display until December 23 last.

Stitched Up

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Stephanie Giltinan with Deirdre Clune at the opening of her needlework exhibition.The exhibition was on display until November 28 and proved to be a big hit with the public.

Culture Night

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Keelin, Fena and Siun Tobin at the screening of the film Paris j'e t'Aime during Culture Night 2008 in Bishopstown Library

A Good Place

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Poet Thomas McCarthy with Artist Georgia Hopkins at the launch of her exhibition "A Good Place", in Bishopstown Library Gallery in Saptember. Hopkins exhibition of paintings were inspired by her artistic residencies in Cill Rialaig, Ballinskelllig, Co Kerry.

Anything Goes

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John Mullins, Senior Executive Librarian, with Deirdre McAlister at the opening of her photographic exhibition Anything Goes in Bishopstown Library Gallery in August.

The Flip Side

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Ciara Chapman, left with Orla Tiernan at the opening of their exhibition The Flip Side at Bishopstown Library Gallery in July.

Insofar as words have sense

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 Lorna Acton right, congratulating Carrisa Reinmuller on her exhibition Insofar as words have sense in June 

Bishopstown Library Chess Tournament 2008

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Kindly sponsored by the E.B.S, Wilton.

Anita Canty, EBS Wilton, presenting the Joe Brown Perpetual Trophy to Conor O' Brien, Junior Chess Champion 2008.Also pictured at the presentation were Joe Brown, President of the Cork Chess Club, David O'Brien, Executive Librarian, Bishopstown Library and Maurice Coveney, Cork Chess Club. 

Colorama Art Workshop

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Participants enjoying the Colorama Art Therapy Workshop facilitated by P.J. O'Regan during the Lifelong Learning Festival in April.

Presentation of F.E.T.A.C. Awards

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Members of Headway Ireland receiving their Fetac Award with Cllr. Kathleen Lynch T.D. during the launch of their art exhibition,"Opening Closed Doors" which was held in Bishopstown Library Gallery in March