The languid style of Danny Doran and the honey tones of his singing had Abbey Lane enthralled

as he started April's Open Mic last Friday. 

A songwriter, musician and comic of vast experience Danny is also the driver of the 'Happiness Cafe' in 

South Down area helping people affected by Dementia and Alzheimer symptoms. We were delighted to

have Danny as our guest on the night.

Hot on his heels our contributors to Open Mic kept up the high standard set by Danny with poets, musicians,

singers and storytellers all entertaining us for over 2 hours.

Poets/writers on the night Joseph Conlan ;John Henderson; Rachel Toner; Mark Brownlee; Molly Maguire;

Mary Farran, Ellen McKenna; Joe McGinley; Brett Lemick; Liam McIllvanna and Malachi Kelly.

Musicians/ singers Dennis McCloskey; Theo Sinton ; Thomas P K Healy and Danny Doran once again.

Dynphna Ferran completed the evening with her usual (unusual) humour and witty poetry. 

Along with our poetry competition '30-3-30 ' and loads of prizes in Abbey Lane's famous raffle a wonderful night's

entertainment was enjoyed by the big audience.... and all for £5 pp.  

Next month's Special guest is saxophonist and community musician Seonaid Murray May 31st Abbey Lane Theatre

Armagh.