'Shame trapped me in addiction for 30 years, destroying my life, family and relationships'

Michael Droney, owner of a number of pubs in Cork City, will launch his multimedia exhibition this weekend

Michael Droney: 'Shame trapped me in addiction for 30 years, destroying my life, family and relationships.' Picture: Chani Anderson

A Cork publican who battled alcohol and drug addiction is launching an exhibition to cast light on that darkness and pain and on the redemption of recovery.

Michael Droney will launch his exhibition ‘Finding Beautiful’ in an alcohol-free section of one of his pubs, Aye on Anglesea Street in Cork City, this weekend.