Art
Anne O'Donoghue on 13 Oct 2021
Engaging people with outdoor art galleries in Co Limerick
The communities of Glenroe and Ballyorgan in Co Limerick recently finished an outdoor art instillation inspired by local folklore.
Leo Powell on 22 Sep 2021
The Front Row: equine art
Leo Powell describes a recent visit to the Jockey Club Rooms in Newmarket, Suffolk, England
Anne O'Donoghue on 17 Sep 2021
Donegal teen wins again in Texaco art competition
PJ Doherty, a fifth-year student from Donegal, took the overall prize in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
Leo Powell on 01 Sep 2021
The Front Row: the Wild Atlantic Way in art form
The rugged landscape of the west of Ireland has inspired many an artist and this exhibition is proof of that.
on 18 Aug 2021
Making billboards out of shop fronts
An initiative which originally set out to promote artists in Ireland has tastefully decorated a small Kerry town, writes Emily Crowley.
Anne O'Donoghue on 16 Jul 2021
Artwork by Irish teenagers to go on display in Japan
Four Irish teenagers will have their artwork displayed at a prestigious festival in Tokyo this summer.
Anne O'Donoghue on 07 Jul 2021
My Country Living: graphic design and farm safety
Ann-Marie Deady loves the balance of between being on the laptop working as a graphic designer and then getting out on the farm, and she feels these two worlds can merge to improve farm safety signage
on 30 Jun 2021
My Country Living: inspired by nature
Caóilfíonn Murphy O’Hanlon has always been inspired by nature and the folklore of her home in Slieve Gullion in Co Armagh. So much so that she has created her textile art and wool painting collection.
Leo Powell on 02 Jun 2021
The Front Row: tempting theatre
Although we are still not there with live performances just yet, The Everyman in Cork has a great virtual lineup for the month of June, writes Leo Powell.
Leo Powell on 19 May 2021
The Front Row: a Dublin day out
Planning a trip to Dublin? Leo Powell has a list of galleries to check out in the capital
Ask Miriam on 19 May 2021
Dear Miriam: navigating sharing shopping with my mother
Dear Miriam, I live with my mother and I don’t know how to broach the issue of our grocery shopping arrangements.
Anne O'Donoghue on 19 May 2021
Museums and galleries with the easing of restrictions
With museums and galleries some of the first amenities to reopen, many may be encouraged to make a trip. Anne O’Donoghue has some options around the country.
Ask Miriam on 05 May 2021
Dear Miriam: I’m not happy about my daughter pursuing a career in art
Dear Miriam, my daughter wants to go to art college and I’m very unhappy about it
Anne O'Donoghue on 16 Apr 2021
Experiences of older women explored in new exhibition
The group of creatives behind the exhibition are called Na Cailleacha, a creative collective of eight older women.
Contributor on 14 Apr 2021
Men’s Sheds: a safe harbour in Passage East
Tommy Barry spent a life at sea before coming home to find sanctuary in a Men’s Shed
Anne O'Donoghue on 10 Mar 2021
Living Life: an urban painter in a rural world
Known primarily has an urban artist, Mary Burke’s latest exhibition is based on farms. It portrays the reality of farming and doesn’t romanticise it, writes Anne O’Donoghue.
Leo Powell on 03 Mar 2021
The Front Row: let’s hear it from the girls
Leo Powell takes a look at a virtual event in the National Concert Hall to mark International Women's Day
Anne O'Donoghue on 24 Feb 2021
Podcast: A thriving artist in a rural town during a pandemic
From Kenmare, Co Kerry, Fiachra Crowley recently reignited his childhood love of art. He’s now not only making a living from it, but also making strides in the local business community.
Leo Powell on 17 Feb 2021
The Front Row: the cultural significance of Imbolc
With spring in the air, this week Leo Powell takes a look at the cultural significance of Imbolc
Leo Powell on 20 Jan 2021
The Front Row: an Irish talent
Leo Powell recently discovered the fantastic work of Irish artist Daniel O’Neill having picked up a coffee table book by Karen Reihill