Frank O’Connor Library

FRANK O’CONNOR LIBRARY 01.10.10
Fair play to the management of the Frank O’Connor City Library in Mayfield: they always seem willing to give an artist an chance.
Called in there the other day and found a solo by young Silverheights artist Keith Wright and an exhibition by a local amateur group.
Some of the ladies in the amateur group were taken with the quality of Wright’s work. He had just a handful of paintings on display and most recreated actual moments from the history of the Second World War.
His captions showed that quite a lot of research had gone into the scheme as, in the case of fighter planes (one shown strafing a Normandy beach), the type of plane and the pilot’s name were mentioned.
There is a limited market obviously for this type of painting, though his prices (€ 200 – 300) were reasonable but, if the local ladies are right, Keith is on the way up and will be breaking the limits in the future.
I am a regular visitor to the Frank O’Connor Library. It is a fantastic facility, supplying not only books but also films and music on videos, DVD and CD.
The staff are extremely helpful and there is even a home delivery service for those who are ill.
You can also help yourself by going online where you may order or renew your books etc.
It also hosts special events and all during September — every Wednesday — the spotlight is on the famous Frank O’Connor, after whom the library is named.
A terrific and friendly service at a very reasonable cost