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Senator Malcolm Noonan was on hand to launch a new art exhibition in Bennettsbridge on Friday.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Joan Cleere welcomed everyone including family members, friends and supporters.
Joan paid tribute to her fellow artists for their help in mounting the exhibition. Special mention to Marie who it is hoped will soon be back to the classes. She thanked Julie Moorhouse, tutor, for her energy and enthusiasm for many years .
“Julie is so supportive of all we do and we are so lucky to have her,” she said. "Her help in setting up the exhibition means a lot. Stevie, Cor and Bernard did some of the heavy lifting." Others who were acknowledged were Lamber de Bie, PJ Cullen and Kathleen from Jerpoint Glass. 
Photographer Willie Dempsey (Kilkenny) took some fantastic pictures on the evening. Kitty Noonan was a close second. Thanks went to Siobhán O’Brien and her team from the KCETB for their on-going funding and encouragement.
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Julie Moorhouse said it was a privilege to be involved in such a great group and she felt lucky to be part of a unique band of women. She said she looked forward to the weekly meetings and it didn’t feel like work as she was among friends. There is one very talented man in the group so far.
Senator Noonan was then introduced to the attendance. He said he was delighted to be asked to launch the exhibition.
He was very impressed with the many different works of art on view. He congratulated the artists on a very professional display.
His own interest in art is well known and he is looking forward to getting out the brushes when he has more time. He was most impressed with the hall facilities in general and said the Bennettsbridge community should be proud of the many amenities on offer.
Senator Noonan was presented with a Jerpoint Glass Tankard by Elma Khareghani. Julie Moorhouse received a beautiful bouquet, presented by Marion Murphy and Joan Cleere was presented with flowers by Lin Cowley.
The exhibition continues daily until Sunday, August 17 from 11am to 5pm.
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