Probus Gets To The Art Of The Matter

A LARGE crowd gathered in Tralee Library on Tuesday evening for the official opening of the Probus art exhibition.

“Every year we do an art exhibition of our works from the Kerry Probus groups and this is our sixth exhibition,” said co-ordinator of the exhibition, Phil Hussey.

“We have both men and women in the groups and the work is very good. We enjoy it immensely and it’s great fun,” said Phil.

Those attending enjoyed refreshments on arrival and a performance by the Scotia Ladies Probus Club Singers during the course of the evening, which was officially opened by Donal O’Sullivan, Probus Liaison Officer. It was also a chance, of course, to view the many works of art by the members.

The group receive art classes from Hanora Kennedy and judging by the standard of the paintings on display, it was well worth her time. The exhibition runs until May 17, from 10am to 5pm.

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Phil Hussey, Tralee, Eilish Leen, Ardfert and Maura Lawlor, Ardfert, at the Probus Exhibition at Tralee Library on Tuesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

President of Failte Club, Carmel O’Sullivan with Phyliss Maher (in front of her painting) at the opening of the Probus Exhibition at Tralee Library on Tuesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

Eileen O’Keeffe, Tralee and Marie Horgan, Kilmoyley at the Probus Exhibition at Tralee Library on Tuesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

Members of the Scotia Singers who performed at the opening of the Probus Exhibition at Tralee Library on Tuesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mike O’Shea and Micheal O Suilleabhain, both from Tralee, at the opening of the Probus Exhibition at Tralee Library on Tuesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean