.Barbara Lovric and Neville Sayers at the ‘Thursday Night Writers’ group Open Mic night on Friday in The Abbey Inn. Photo by Dermot Crean
A LOCAL writers group held a special event in The Abbey Inn last night to encourage local singer/songwriters, poets and writers to take to the stage to air their work.
The Thursday Night Writers Group started last summer and meet weekly upstairs at the Abbey from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. They decided to put on something different last week and held the open mic night on Friday.
“We’re writers, poets, songwriters, screenwriters and we meet each week to share feedback and it’s a social gathering as much as a writing group,” said Barbara Lovric from the group. “Tonight we decided to expand it to the general public and ask everyone artistically inclined to come down and give a performance. It’s just an alternative thing to do on a Friday night,” said Barbara.
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“I’m delighted with the turnout tonight and hopefully we can build on this and hold another event in the near future. I think Tralee is looking for something different. If you’re going to the pub, why not go to the pub and listen to great writing or great singing,” she added.
To find out more about the group click here for their Facebook page and check out the SocialBox TV video from the night below as well as photos…
Anna Dokurno and Rachel Pinckheard at the ‘Thursday Night Writers’ group Open Mic night on Friday in The Abbey Inn. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ciara and Sheila Dennehy at the ‘Thursday Night Writers’ group Open Mic night on Friday in The Abbey Inn. Photo by Dermot CreanHelen Egan, Mairead Egan and Rob Carey at the ‘Thursday Night Writers’ group Open Mic night on Friday in The Abbey Inn. Photo by Dermot Crean.Emma Pierce, Sonya Elston, Joan Prendergast, Lesley Collins and Chris Collins at the ‘Thursday Night Writers’ group Open Mic night on Friday in The Abbey Inn. Photo by Dermot Crean
.Thomas Moriarty enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
IN the end, the weather kept its promise and the rain stayed away on Friday night, thus leaving everyone else to enjoy the much anticipated culture night taking place all around the town.
One of the biggest draws of the night was the special open air cinema which was showing the screening of everyone’s favourite farm animal in Shaun The Sheep.
The crowds started to arrive early on as they looked to get the best seats in the house, with most families looking incredibly well prepared with blankets, insect repellent and a few buckets of popcorn on show throughout.
There was a great hush as the screen lit up with the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ title as everyone rushed back from playing with the balloons on offer and sat down to enjoy the film and a great culture night.
The story was much the same over in the Abbey Inn where a series of poetry/story and music performances drew great support and a great, with some exceptionally talented pieces read out on the night.
This intimate performance was organised by the Thursday Night Writers Tralee Group and judging by the steadily increasing rounds of applause and laughs throughout the evening, the group can hold their head up high after such a success.
With many other events all over town, the 10th Culture Night is going from strength to strength.
Check out the photos from the event down below…
.Treasa Guerin, Regan Guerin and Donna O’ Regan enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy..Clare and Hannah Walsh enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Dani Goggin and Amelda O’Brien enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Aidan, Elsha and Ciara Bertozzi enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Caoimhe and Gearoid Corcoran enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Ciara and Cian Cronin enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Brendan, Bay and Hazel Guilfoyle enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Sean Og and Muire Isa Mulvehill njoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Sheena, Felicity and Kieran Sheehy enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Amanda and Tina Diggin with Sophie Duggan enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Justin Jahimaa and Gail Groves enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.The crowds were enjoying the ‘Shaun The Sheep’ Open Air cinema screening in Pearse Park on Friday night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Michal Wagner perfoming at the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Anne Mcenzie perfoming at the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Lorna Jane perfoming at the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.Crowds enjoying the performance of the poetry and prose reading event in the Abbey Inn as part of Culture Night. Photo by Fergus Dennehy.
