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ARTS VISUAL ARTS VISUAL ARTSBIRR LIBRARY Open Daily • Library Hours • See No. 8 on MapFriends of the Leinster Regiment AssociationMilitary memorabilia from World War I (upstairs).Exhibition runs 13 – 27 AugustLocal History in 3DExhibition of models of historical buildings and monuments built by childrenfrom 5 local primary schools, as part of a History and Art project run by BirrVintage Week and Arts Festival.Exhibition runs July – August.Children’s Art ExhibitionExhibition Launch Saturday 14 August, 10.30am.EMMA’S CAFÉ DELI Open Daily • Café Hours • See No. 9 on MapBirr Photography Group Sport in the CommunityBirr Photography Group run excellent group outings; in-house tutorials and talksby professionals and semi-pros. The group grows from strength to strength,with skills constantly improving. Some members have had work commissionedand photographs published. BPG are a friendly, creative and positive lot – newmembers always welcome! www.birrphotogroup.orgAlso exhibiting: Cassandra Darlington, Angie Culbert.MAIN STREET Open Daily • 12–6pm • See No. 10 on MapBirr Art Group Colourful CanvasWith 17 members of different ages and backgrounds, Birr Art Group’s approachis very casual and informal. Techniques are readily shared and the result is agreat sense of enthusiasm and comraderie. Exhibiting artists include: KathleenGormley, Majella Fetherstonhaugh, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, Wink Foreman,Mary Lynham, Des Mulcaire, Bryan O’Donnell, Alison Rosse, Chrissy Spain, JanetWhitespunner, Joy Armitage, Carmel McCarney, Ann Harte, Brendan Heffernan,Sandra Edge, Catherine Caffrey, Margaret Bannon and June Powell.GREEN STREET Open Daily • 12–6.30pm • See No. 11 on MapSharing the MomentA fine display by Artists from the locality who work in a variety of mediums andtechniques. Each with their own unique style and inspired from their ownsurroundings, art influences and different walks of life. Exhibiting artists include:Mary B. Carroll Dunne, Martin Spillane, May Carroll, Marie Keane, Mary Murphy,Ethna Kilduff, Des Mulcair, Kathleen Gormley, Maura Fahy, Adrienne Powell andTina Claffey.Wine Reception Friday 13 August, 8pm. All Welcome.MAIN STREET Open Daily • 12–6pm • See No. 12 on MapRedmond’s PhotographyRedmonds of Roscrea is a name which has been synonymous with quality portraitphotography for over 30 years. Their portraits are best described as creative andnatural and their work can be found in homes all over Ireland, as well as abroad. Comeand talk to them and see their display – Redmonds will have specially producedvouchers for you to avail of during the Festival. Open throughout August.SHOP WINDOWS in association with Birr Chamber of CommerceLook out for art in shop windows across town. Main St: Expressions Group; ArtStudents of St. Brendan’s Community School; Tatiana Bondevera. Connaught St:Youth Reach. Thanks to all shop owners for use of windows.Exhibitions open daily from Friday 13th August. Opening times correct attime of going to print. Please see notices at venues for up-to-dateinformation and details of special events .