Speakeasy wordsmiths shine at Kanturk arts fest
SPEAKEASY Toastmasters were privelaged to be among the many participants at this year’s Kanturk Arts Festival.
On Friday night, three club members performed at the Festival’s opening night at O’Callaghans Showroom. Gerry O’Callaghan regaled his audience, both young and old, with his hilarious recollection of his “First Date”. Liam Flynn gave a reading of two famous Sea Poems - “The Inchcape Rock” and “The Wreck of the Hesperus”. Bobby Buckley rounded off the Speakeasy contributions with his sublime tale of subservience - “Yes Man”.
It was a night of the spoken word, the written word and, some might suggest, the painted word. And, it was beautifully interwoven with the wonderful acapella sounds of the vocal group “Various Voices”.
By contrast, Saturday night was dedicated to dramatic presentations. Taking the stage in The Edel Quinn Hall, Mallow member Sean Corcoran displayed his matchmaking skills with an interpretation of John B Keane’s “The Letter”. Former Club President Kieran Buckley gave an emotional, poignant and powerful rendition of his World War 1 Monodrama, “Lions led by donkeys”.
Former member, Vivien Buckley was on hand to deliver her humorous tale of parachute misadventure - “The Jump”.
Kanturk Arts Festival has now established itself as a vibrant event, enhancing the cultural life of North Cork. We congratulate the organisers for their success with this venture and look forward to working with the Festival in the future.
Speakeasy Toastmasters will return to its normal speaking routine at our next meeting on Thursday, 21st March in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow at 8pm, and all are welcome.
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