Upcoming Events
Friday May 16
(rescheduled from November): a visit to the Joseph Walsh studio in Fartha, Riverstick, Co Cork
Joseph Walsh is an outstanding Irish Designer and Maker whose work reflects his passion for expression through material and form.
June
Camden Fort
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Previous Events
Saturday April 5
Visit to Drishane House, Castletownshend, Skibbereen, County Cork
Romantically situated on the edge of one of Ireland’s prettiest villages and overlooking Castlehaven Bay is the Classic Georgian Drishane House, the home of the Somerville family for nine generations, or nearly 250 years.
We weare delighted to have the opportunity to visit this beautiful house on Saturday 5 April at 12 noon, enjoying a guided tour of the house by Tom Somerville, followed by refreshments.
We also visited St Barrahane’s Church (climbing all 52 steps up to the entrance) and viewed its Harry Clarke windows.
22 February 2025
2 Studios: 1 Gallery
On Saturday February 22nd at 11.30 am we visited 2 Studios: 1 Gallery in Coachford, Co. Cork. This is the working studio and gallery of the sculptor Michael Quane RHA and artist Johanna Connor. We browsed the artworks on exhibit in the gallery and enjoyed an informal chat with both artists about their work.
Johanna and Michael also very kindly provided complimentary refreshments of Tea/Coffee and delicious home baked scones.
Saturday October 5
Berthe Morisot: Woman with a Fan. Portrait of Madame Marie Hubbard, 1874, Oil on canvas
Women Impressionists in the National Gallery of Ireland.
Sat. Oct. 5th 2024 @13.00
Guided Private Tour: National Gallery of Ireland, Millenium Wing, Clare Street, Dublin 2.
Also in The National Gallery:
An Túr Glaoine: Artists and the Collective in Room 11,
In Real Life: drawings and paintings celebrating nature in the Print Gallery
Mary Cassatt: Autumn, Portrait of Lydia Cassatt, 1880, Oil on canvas
Heritage Week: 17-25 August 2024
Tuesday 20 August,Cork Public Museum in Fitzgerald’s Park
Cork DFAS volunteers manned a selection of displays in the museum, guiding visitors through them and providing extra information.