A special thanks to all who made it to my Out to Lunch reading in the Irish Writers’ Centre last Friday (see previous entry). I had forgotten it was a bank holiday, so a lot of friends family and acquaintances couldn’t make it. Some of them were working through the lunchhour. So it was a pleasant surprise to greet a 20+ audience in the lovely room downstairs made available to me in the circumstances. (I’m somewhat hobbled at the moment), for which I’m grateful. Normally readings are in the more spacious second floor.
To those who came, and to those who really wanted to but just couldn’t, thanks for making it a special afternoon.
A few of us repaired to the Hugh Lane Gallery Cafeteria/Restuarant afterwards, and as we were leaving, Francis O’Duffy spotted the Gallery piano, and proceeded to amaze us with his arrangements of Irish airs, until, just as he finished, and having drawn an audience, he was reprimanded by one of the porters. I hadn’t heard him play in 20 years, so I was gobsmacked.
I think he is trying to arrange a concert, so if he succeeds, I will of course mention it here, and recommend that you give yourself a treat.
All in all, a wonderful afternoon — and the day was fine too!
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