Today is the centenary of the birth of the Irish opera singer Margaret Burke Sheridan. This evening a biography, 'La Sheridan: Adorable Diva’, by Anne Chambers was launched at the National Concert Hall by Cyril Cusack.

Report shows reception in the John Field Room of the National Concert Hall.

Anne Chambers autographing one of her books.

Cyril Cusack.

Attendees at the launch including Minister for the Environment, Pádraig Flynn.

Ronit Lentin and RTÉ producer Louis Lentin.

Pages of the book.

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