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Cruthú Table Quiz held in Hennessy’s Lounge in Blessington on Friday 14th October
The Cruthú Table Quiz held in Hennessy’s Lounge in Blessington on Friday 14th October was won by from Left in photo: Kenneth Doolin, Patrick Sneyd, Andrew Sneyd & Margaret Sneyd. A total of 16 teams competed with several teams in the running for the top position right up until the last round. Questions covered a diverse range of topics and there was something for everybody. It was a very sociable evening enjoyed by all present. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who came along to support, and for Hennessy’s for providing a fantastic venue.
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Exhibition at Earlsford Terrace (Dublin Contemporary 2011)
Cruthú celebrated Culture Night with an outing the following Sunday 25th September to Dublin contemporary Exhibition at Earlsford Terrace. This was a highly enjoyable trip with something for everybody. As you will see from the photos, the exhibits put Cruthú members in quite a 'reflective’ mood. Runs until the end of October – highly recommended.
Visit website www.dublincontemporary.com
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Russborough , Culture Night 2011.
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Glasnevin and Botanic Gardens trip 2011
Excellent trip in the company of 12 Cruthú members and friends. Our guide at Glasnevin was Paddy Glesson from Baltyboys who gave us a fascinating insight into the history of Glasnevin. After Betty's birthday cake in the restaurant we headed to the Botanic Gardens where in addition to the usual exhibits we viewed an exhibition of craft by the West Cork Craft and Design Guild.
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Creative voyage 2010
15 Cruthu members set off on a creative voyage through Wicklow on Sunday 14th November on what turned out to be the most relaxing , creative and enjoyable day. The weather was fantastic and everything looked stunning– well at least the scenery did !
The trip took in a number of stops to practice photography techniques. Followed by a visit to Kilmantin Arts Gallery in Wicklow town www.kilmantin.com This a community based art group who operate a shared premises like ourselves. Our thank to Kilmantin president Ted Veal who opened the premises on a Sunday especially for our visit, and his fellow members who were on hand to answer our questions.
After an excellent lunch in Halpins Bridge Café (recommended), we then proceeded to The Wicklow Art Gallery in Rathnew which has an excellent permanent exhibition. The official opening and wine reception for a new exhibition by Kenneth Webb just happened to be going on so we were in quite elevated artistic company. After another photo stop at Clara Vale we headed for home. The end of a perfect day.
Everybody agreed that they would enjoy more similar outings, and we will plan some new itineraries in 2011.
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New Premises Opening
The Cruthu Gallery at Russborough was officially opened by Rebecca Storm on the 25th July 2010. Rebecca was very charming and spoke to everyone. She also made a presentation to Mairead O Hara – winner of the 2010 Library exhibition prize. To mark the occasion there was a free draw for 2 tickets to the upcoming Rebecca Storm concert in Blessington Tramway Theatre. The tickets were kindly donated by Blessington Theatre Group. A special thank you to Rebecca Storm for giving of her time so graciously.
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Car Treasure Hunt, Sunday 11th April 2010
On a blistering hot Spring afternoon, Cruthú members and family and friends set off on fun filled adventure travelling around Blessington and Lake area, terminating at Russborough House. Each team had to find the clues and solve the puzzles. Everybody who took part agreed that it was an event big on fun and imagination. Prizes were sponsored by the Avon Rí and The Ballymore Inn. The Casey family from Blessington were the eventual winners, beating off some stiff opposition for the Tivnan Family who were runners up.
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Art Fest 2008 and 2009
A great week-end was had by all. The weather was fine, frosty but no rain.
On Friday night Eric Blatchford from Russborough opened our exhibition, there was a good crowd of people, a bit of wine and some sales. On Saturday and Sunday nights there was a concert in the house, where during the interval those attending the concert, came though our exhibition.
Sunday was our best day for sales and people going through all day. A Special thanks, must go to Emily, Eoghan, and Paul who did trojan work to get all the exhibits so well displayed.
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Art in Action
Art in Action at Townley Hall, Art in Action is a 3-day arts & crafts festival where top artists and craftspeople from many different disciplines are invited to set up studio and demonstrate their work and skills live. (not a Cruthu event)
visit at www.artinaction.ie
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Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre exhibition
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Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Cruthu members paid a visit to the Museum of Modern Art. The museum is situated in The Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin which is one of the finest 17th-century buildings in Ireland.
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The Blue Gardenia
The Blue Gardenia can be found on the Tallaght to Blessington Road and was formerly known as The Brittas Inn,
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Éigse
Éigse Carlow Arts Festival is an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival in Carlow in the south east of Ireland.
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