The young talent on show last Friday night at the OMN brilliantly entertained the audience with their 'take' on Beauty and the Beast. Spotlight Dance and Drama school  have developed these young actors/dancers in their stage art to a very high standard and we in Abbey Lane certainly seen the future stars of acting and dance in Armagh. The future looks bright. Well done to Joanne Mullen and her cast for putting on a great show at very short notice. Congratulations and thanks to all involved.

Our rather more mature contributors took to the stage and this month we were regaled by Dymphna (original poetry), Peter (the steam trap),Tim (Limerick Laughs), Joe (Trad Scottish song) ,Roisin (poem) Kevin Groogan (Guitar & songs),Liz (song)Malachi (original poetry and stories)Mark (song) Liz &Kevin duo, Peter &Pat duo.

Malachi had a short history on Francis Ledwidge poet ( centenary anniv) Limerick Laughs won hands down by Dymphna, see OMN section for winning contribution.

next date 29th July will be in association with John Hewitt Summer School..... start time moved to 9PM for this month. Big crowd expected so getherearly!

. Open Mic Night will take a break in August but will be back in September