Poetry and Music

Featuring Poet Jane Robinson, Violinist Lynday O’Connor and Cellist/Composer Ailbhe McDonagh

The day-long programme of events will draw to a close with a memorable
performance in two parts. The first will be a poetry reading from the acclaimed
nature/eco poet Jane Robinson who will read from her poetry collections Island and Atoll - described as ‘ not simply a book; it’s a forcefield of imagination’ (Annemarie Ní Churreáin) and Journey to the Sleeping Whale.

The second part of the evening will mark the first ‘home’ performance by acclaimed solo and concert violinist Lynda O’Connor, who grew up just minutes away from Curtlestown Church. Lynda will be joined by international concert cellist and composer Ailbhe McDonagh and together they will perform The Irish Four Seasons which premiered late last year. “McDonagh’s The Irish Four Seasons is an idiomatic and compelling synthesis of traditional Irish music, blending captivating melodies with classical form.” BBC Music Magazine