Group Art Exhibition

Group Art Exhibition

An art exhibition entitled 'The Art of Rugby' opened in Kenny's Art Gallery in Galway, last Wednesday (August 31st) evening. Opened by former Irish International and current Connacht Coach, Eric Elwood, this mixed media group exhibition will run for the duration of the Rugby World Cup. Containing paintings, limited edition prints and some beautiful bronzes, the game of Rugby is creatively depicted in…
St.Vincent De Paul Church, Boston.

St.Vincent De Paul Church, Boston.

I was recently sent a photograph of a gold leaf revamp that I worked on in Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, E Street, in South Boston. This was a few years ago, and I travelled to the U.S. to work on this project with my brother John who lives there. An interesting project...
Moss Keane TV Tribute

Moss Keane TV Tribute

RTE  TV aired a lovely tribute documentary to the late great Moss Keane last Monday night (March 7th.) This programme, titled 'Clock na Carn', featured contributions from family and friends, with footage from his rugby career and interviews from the man himself. About ten minutes into the programme, my painting of Moss and the men of '78 came up on the screen, as…

Inclusion in Art book

It doesn't happen every day, but I was delighted to have one of my murals featured in a recent art publication.  The book is titled 'BY THE WAY' (A selection of public art in Ireland), and features many beautiful photos of public sculpture from around the country. My mural is the only piece of 'non sculpture' featured, and is one that I did in Tipperary…
Some recent projects

Some recent projects

  Shown here is a residential mural that I did lately for John, who is a big 'Lord of the Rings' fan. Even though the room isn't extra large, the mural fits right in and the scene is finished off nicely with the LOTR chess boards, laid out in the foreground. Above is a detail from a mural that I did for the 147 Snooker…
Moss Keane: The passing of a gentleman

Moss Keane: The passing of a gentleman

It was with great sadness that we all learned of the passing of the great Moss Keane this week. I only had the pleasure of meeting him on a couple of occasions, and I won't ever forget his friendliness and humour each time. A true gent. Sympathies to his wife Anne, daughters Sarah and Anne Marie, and all his friends…