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Irish Embassy Malaysia - Original stack installation
I am delighted to share that the original stack paintings have been acquired by The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and are installed in The Irish…
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Royal Hibernian Academy 196th annual exhibition 2026
I’m honoured to have been selected for the 196th Annual Exhibition at The Royal Hibernian Academy in association with McCann Fitzgerald. The exhibition runs…
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Artlinks Bursary Award 2026
Delighted to receive an Artlinks Bursary Award 2026. This bursary is awarded by Wexford County Council Arts Office in partnership with Artlinks. These…
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Lucid Dreaming, DLR Open Submission
DLR Open Submission is a biennial Exhibition. This year it was curated by RHA Curator Davey Moor. I am delighted to have two works selected, a painting and…
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The Hunt Museum, Limerick
The Hunt Museum in Limerick held their inaugural Open Submission which opened on December 4th. I was delighted to have my painting 'Stargaze II' selected,…
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Linked III, The Green Room, Wexford Festival Opera
I was delighted to be invited by Greenacres to be their featured artist for their Annual Group Exhibition for The Wexford Festival Opera. I presented my…
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Kelly's Resort Hotel Art Collection
The Beach House. The newest addition to Kelly's, a luxurious private residence just steps from the Hotel and the sands of Rosslare Beach. Very honoured that…
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Ballinglen Arts Foundation Biennial International Exhibition 2025
Ballinglen Arts Foundation second International Biennial Exhibition took place in August 2025. Curated by Mick O'Dea PPRHA, Nona Hershey and Erik…
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Leaning on the Line, Graphic Studio, Dublin
Thank you to The Graphic Studio and PNI (Print Network Ireland) for including my limited edition silk screen print curated by Catherine Daunt, Director of…
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Limerick City Museum, Linked II, Solo Exhibition
UPCOMING, Solo Exhibition - Opening Thursday July 3rd
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Royal Academy of the Arts, London, Summer Exhibition 2025
I am honoured to have my painting 'Starlinks I' accepted to be part of the RA Summer exhibition 2025. My painting is in Room VII selected by an artist who I…
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Royal Hibernian Academy Annual Exhibition 2025
I am delighted and honoured to have my sculpture 'Beacon I' accepted into the RHA Annual Exhibition 2025. Thank you to the selection committee who work very…
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VOLUME 2, Outset Gallery Galway
Thank you to OUTSET Gallery, Galway for inviting me to take part in their exhibition curated by Luke Reidy from April 11 until May 4th
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'Linked' Solo Exhibition at Ballinglen Arts Foundation
"Linked' Solo Exhibition on view at The Ballinglen Gallery, Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Ballycastle, Co Mayo. The exhibition is open from March 22 until…
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The GLOSS, All things bright, March 2025
Delighted to be invited by Penny McCormick of the GLOSS Magazine, March edition, All things bright, featuring artists who love colour, delighted to be in…
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Kites above the Castles
I am delighted to have been included in 'Kites above the Castles" curated by Patrick Murphy, Director of the RHA, Dublin. The feature exhibition for Dublin…
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TEN Solo Exhibition
My Solo Exhibition TEN opened at SO Fine Art Editions on August 31 2024 in Powers Court Town House Dublin 2
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Abstract Boundaries curated by Claire Provost and Decoy
I was delighted to be included in this group exhibition, Play Area, Abstract Boundaries, curated by Claire Provost and Decoy in Ateleir Now Exhibition space…
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Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, London 2024
Very honoured to have two paintings selected for the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2024. Limelight I and Limelight II, paintings on panel, 24cm h…
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Time Out, TOP TEN
Delighted to have my painting Limelight II single out by Time Out magazine Art and Culture editor Eddy Frankel in his TOP TEN selection at The Royal Academy…
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RHA 194th Annual Exhibition
Irelands longest running exhibition, The 194th RHA Annual Exhibition has opened. I am honoured to have a sculptural piece 'Stack V' selected this year.…
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Ballinglen Museum of Arts and Arts Foundation Residency and Fellow
My home for the month of March 2024 Ballinglen, Ballycastle, Mayo. Very grateful to be selected for this residency and over the moon to be a Fellow of the…
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Monochromatic
Delighted to have two prints selected for Monochromatic An exhibition of abstract monochromatic work by 25 artists selected from members of Print Network…
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District 13 Art Fair, Drouot, Paris, January 12 - 14 2024
Paris bound. With So Fine Art Editions Limited, Gallery, Dublin and Kindly supported by Culture Ireland Catherine O Riordan, Director has selected five of…
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Ballinglen Arts Foundation Biennial Exhibition
Delighted to be selected for the Ballinglen Arts Foundation first Biennial Exhibition at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation Museum in Co Mayo, The West of…
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Postbox Wexford
A flash new look for this electrical box in Wexford Town located on the Quay opposite the Bridge
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Royal Ulster Academy of Arts 142 Annual Exhibition
Very thankful to be selected for The Royal Ulster Academy of Arts 142nd Annual Exhibition. Thank you to the selection panel for choosing my painting.…
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'Small things like these'. LHQ Gallery Cork
Delighted to have my stack selected for 'Small things like these' at the LHQ Gallery Cork. Opened on November 30th and running until December 01. Organised…
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'Transpose' Solo Exhibition
As part of Wexford Festival Opera and Wex Festival Art I had a Solo exhibition titled 'Transpose" in Wexford Library. The historic old town wall dating back…
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Visual Artist Ireland. VAN
Thank you Visual Artist Ireland for including my work in the Members profile of VAN magazine, September / October issue 2023.
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Art Riddler
Art Riddler popped up for a second time in Dublin. I am delighted to make his selection again. The exhibition opened on Friday 6 October 2023 at 6.30 pm…
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Block Party
Thank you Atelier Now and Al Maser for inviting me to be part of this street painting event. Sponsored by Kildare Village, with DJ @willohealy and food…
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The Lido Open 2023
My painting Helter Skelter III has been selected for the Lido Open 2023 in Kargate, Kent, United Kingdom. The exhibition is curated by gallery owner Kristen…
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Chaos / Order dlr Lexicon Open Exhibition
Delighted to have two paintings selected for Chaos / Order dlr Open Exhibition curated by Ann Mulrooney. Opened on Friday 23 June and running until 3…
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Commission for Franks Place, Wexford
Taking advantage of the June heatwave, I tackled this commission for Franks Place in Wexford town. I tuned into my inner Bridget Riley and Ellsworth Kelly…
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First Impressions
Thank you to curator Shane O'Driscoll for including me in his exhibition First Impressions at the Blue House Gallery, Schull, Co Cork. Opened on Friday 19…
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Twenty One at the Mermaid Arts Centre Bray, Co Wicklow
The Mermaid Arts Centre celebrated Twenty One Years and one of my painting 'Voyager II" was selected for their Open Submission. It opened on Friday 14 July…
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Royal Hibernian Academy Annual Exhibition
Delighted and thankful to have two pieces accepted into the 193 RHA Annual Exhibition, the 200 year of Irelands oldest exhibition. Exhibition opens on May…
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'Stacks' Solo exhibition at The Pigyard Gallery, Wexford.
March 31 until April 22, my Solo exhibition at The Pigyard Gallery, Wexford. Showing my lockdown work and how my panels by an accidental find turned into…
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'Island', Group Exhibition with Ceadogan Rugmakers
"Island' is an ambitious undertaking where Ceadogan have invited twelve of Ireland's leading artists to collaborate in creating a unique one-off rug or wall…
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Art Riddler
My Painting Converse II shortlisted for the Art Riddler prize of €10,000. Exhibition and prize announced at Studio 10 on Wicklow Street on Friday 7 October…
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Concrete x Canvas, Outset Gallery, Galway
Outset Gallery presents 'Concrete x Canvas', the third curated show in this newly opened Galway City Centre Space. The 'Concrete x Canvas' exhibition will…
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Emerging Practice
Delighted to be included in Emerging Practice curated by Donna Romano, Head Librarian at The National College of Art and Design. Black Church Print Studio…
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Rally, Glovebox Car Park Gallery
Very excited to be invited to exhibit a piece in RALLY, curated by Ronan Dillon, a group exhibition by Irish and International Artists at Glovebox Car park…
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Royal Ulster Academy 141 Annual Exhibition
Delighted to have my painting Conterminous, 15cm h x 20cm w selected for the 141 Royal Ulster Academy Annual Exhibition which opened in The Royal Ulster…
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Wide Open Space
'Wide Open Space' curated by Eamonn Maxwell opened at Wexford County Council Offices on October 19 2022. Showcasing 50 works by leading Irish Artists from…
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Beep Painting Biennial 2022
Delighted to have my painting 'Shift I' selected for The Beep Painting Biennial in Elysium Gallery, Swansea, Wales from July 29 until September 10 2022
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Cape Sacred, supported by Culture Ireland
Delighted to be included among this group of Wexford artists for an exhibition supported by Culture Ireland. Titled 'Cape Sacred', taking place in The West…
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Caird Visual 2022
Delighted to have three paintings "Contiguous I,II III" selected for Card Visual exhibited in The Hamilton Gallery, Sligo from July 2 until July 29 2022
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Container painting for Frank's Place Wexford Town
Delighted to be invited to paint a 40 foot container for Frank's Place cafe and wine bar in Wexford Town. The client wants people to know that this is the…
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New print for Outset Gallery, Galway
I am delighted to be invited to design a special print edition for the opening of an exciting new gallery space in Galway called 'Outset Gallery' My print…
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Paipear
Delighted to be invited to be part of Paipear a large scale exhibition of works on paper by Irish and Irish based artists, launching on July 15 by Hangtough…
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192nd RHA ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2022
Delighted to have 2 paintings 'Society Islands I' and 'Society Islands II' selected for the 192nd Royal Hibernian Academy Summer Exhibition. Exhibition…
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Agility Award 2022
Delighted to be awarded an Agility Award 2022 supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, I will use it for further development of my visual art practice.
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Paintbox Wexford, electricity box
I had fun painting this electricity box in Corish park Wexford in March 2022, for Paintbox Wexford and funded by Wexford County Council.
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Artlinks Bursary Award 2022
Delighted to receive an Artlinks Bursary for further professional development of my creative practice, supported by Wexford County Council Arts Office.
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Look Up Prints (UK)
I am delighted to join the Look Up Prints roster of artists, in great company with so many artists I admire. Look Up is an online Gallery that celebrates…
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Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2021
Very honoured to be selected for The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, London curated by Yinka Shonibare. My painting 'Other Worldly' was chosen by Mali…
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191st RHA Summer Exhibition 2021
Delighted to have my painting Antipodal I selected for the 191st RHA Annual exhibition 2021
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Agility Award 2021
Delighted to have received an Agility Award from The Arts Council of Ireland which I will be using for further development of my work
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Hit The North Wall Mural Festival Belfast
Final touches to my Wall Mural, Invited by Seedhead Arts to participate in Hit the North Wall Mural Festival 2021
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Covid Lockdown Home Exhibition
Silk screen prints Inspired by a Clematis 'Perle d'Azur' which bloomed in our garden. I held an exclusive Home Exhibition for my family one friday evening…
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Wall Mural, Frank's Place, Wexford Town.
Wall Mural painted for Frank's Place, Wexford, Ireland.
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OPW Collection
Flux and Flow IV was purchased by The OPW, Irelands National Art Collection, thank you to The Luan Gallery and Valeria Ceregini for this acquisition. (120cm…
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Paintbox Wexford, Traffic light box
Busy day at the office!!! Traffic light box painted on the quay in Wexford Town opposite the bridge. Thanks…
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The Dean Hotel, Cork
First on my list when we can all escape from Lockdown III is a visit to Cork to the new Dean Hotel. @thedean_cork, Over the moon that a few of my Sonar…
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OVER NATURE Curated by Valeria Ceregini at The LUAN Gallery, Athlone
OVER NATURE finishes its tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland at @luangalleryathlone, Curated by @valeriaceregini September 26 September - November 21 2020…
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Wall Mural created for Frank's Place
Wall Mural created for Frank's Place, Wine Bar and Cafe, 54 North Main St,Wexford Town, Ireland.
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KEEL, Solo Exhibition at So Fine Art Editions Gallery, Dublin.
KEEL My Solo Exhibition of paintings and prints at So Fine Art Editions Gallery, Dublin, Ireland. Visit my Blog to see the full exhibition.
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DLR Artworks Home, Supported by The Arts Council
Silk screen, mono prints. 25 Artworks commissioned for DLR Artworks Home, supported by The Arts Council, given as gifts to Cocooners on the Lexicon Library…
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Covid19 2k lockdown inspired walk
Photos were taken during my daily walk within the 2 K distance limits that were the rule in Ireland between March 27 and May 5th 2020. Normally I speed…
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WISH selected for Utopia Dystopia curated by Aoife Ruane
Delighted to have WISH a limited edition silk screen print selected for utopia dystopia, DLR Open Submission exhibition 2019, curated by Aoife Ruane, at The…
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189 RHA Annual Exhibition
Delighted to have 'Falling water I' selected for 189 RHA Annual Exhibition
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Capital Dock, Dublin
Wall Mural commission painted on four floors of a new fit out in St John Rogers Quay, Capitol Dock, Dublin.
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March 8
March 8, Woman’s day, Celebrated by Woman all over the world and especially in Kazakhstan and other Central Asian Countries where it is a National Holiday.…
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The Devlin Hotel, Ranelagh, In very good company
Iceberg II and Middle Earth sequence IV are hanging in the main stairwell, in very good company I have to say. You can find a number of my prints in the…
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White out
It’s November and I hear the snow has arrived in Kazakhstan, Shymbulak; one of my favorite places is open for the season. I loved this four-month…
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Colour pop
I am forever thinking about colour, (In case you did not notice!) seeing a certain colour beside another excites me, it’s such an important part of my work.…
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Kazakh Eagle hunters
Its hard not to admire the Kazakh and their Eagle Hunters, this tradition dates back centuries, Genghis Khan is said to have had over 5,000 "eagle riders"…
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Edgy I and Still Life I Prints selected for 137th Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition
Delighted to have two prints selected, "Edgy I' and 'Still Life I' for the 137th RUA Annual Exhibition, Belfast.
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Watching the storm from the Pier
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Selected for Cairde Visual, The Model, Sligo, 2017, 2018.
Delighted to have my print 'FLUX' selected for CAIRDE VISUAL, 2018, The Model, Sligo.
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Selected for RHA 188 Summer Exhibition
Delighted to have my painting ' Watching the storm approach from the pier's elected for the 188th RHA Annual Summer Exhibition, Dublin
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Bronze Winner, The Irish Times Amateur Photographer of the year 2015
Mary is Bronze winner, Colour, The Irish Times Amateur Photographer of the year 2015
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In good company
Mary's print recently in the front window of So Fine Art Editions, Print Gallery, Dublin beside a stunning Barbara Rae print. Visit their website to see…
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Iceberg II
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Middle Earth Sequence III
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VUE, National Contemporary Art Fair 2017, 2018 at the RHA, Dublin.
Mary was represented by Black Church Print Studio and So Fine Art Editions. The OPW bought one edition of 'Middle Earth Sequence I,II,III,IV' for the…
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Impressions Biennale 2017
Delighted to be selected for Impressions Biennale 2017 curated by Jason Hicklin (UK)
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Irish Times Home and Design
Irish Times featured this Innovative shop conversion project in Dun Laoghaire by Sherrard Design includes Mary's painting in the window to showcase this…
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Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
“This was without doubt the largest group of miniatures for sale for charity that we’ve ever seen in this country and it is a testament to the generosity of…
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HALFTONE 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 - The Library Project, Temple Bar, Dublin
HALFTONE is Dublin’s Fresh New Print Fair on 19-22 Nov 2015 at The Library Project & Black Church Print Studio. PhotoIreland and Black Church Print…
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The Arrival
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The Model presents Card Visual' Sligo 2017
Delighted to be selected for 'The Model presents Card Visual' Sligo 2017.
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Dublin' Art Book Fair 2015, Temple Bar Gallery + Studio, Dublin
November 18th to 22nd Temple Bar Gallery + Studios hosted the fifth edition of the Dublin Art Book Fair, taking place as part of VIEW – Temple Bar Arts and…
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A Feast of Summer Art
An article on Mary's exhibition in the Wexford Echo, July 14, 2015. A vibrant and diverse new exhibition of art, sculpture and photography is currently on…
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All That Glitters is Gold Opening Night Photos
Opening night at the All That Glitters is Gold Exhibition at Green Acres, Wexford.
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All That Glitters is Gold Exhibition
An exhibition of paintings and photographs by Mary.
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GOLD MEDAL for Soccer team of deaf children in Almaty
July 2015 Winners of the Gold Medal at the International Tournament in Slovakia, a long cherished dream and a well deserved success! This year again money…
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Embassy of Kazakhstan, Pall Mall, London Book Launch : Chai and Chat
The London Book Launch of Chai and Chat was held in March at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Pall Mall.
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RTÉ Radio Interview
Joe Duffy on RTE Radio One, recorded a programme on self published books last Thursday 19 Dec. He interviews Mary on her Head Over Heels book. Listen to her…
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Head Over Heels - Book Launch!
Head Over Heels – a stunning collection of photographs of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan by Irish artist Mary O’Connor!From the soaring mountain…
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Mary's Photos on BBC Uzbek Website
Photos from Mary's upcoming book, Head Over Heels, were featured on the BBC's Uzbek website.
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Irish Times Cover - Man at the Church Photo
Amateur Photographer of the Year Awards: View Mary's featured entry on the cover of Irish Times!
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Book Proceeds go to Dara Foundation Project
All proceeds from Mary's book, Head Over Heels, go to a Dara Foundation project. Read more about the project, Mary's books and the Dara Foundation, whom…
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Silk Road Behind the Lens, West Kazakhstan Today
Artist Mary O’Connor: Silk Road Behind the Lens, West Kazakhstan TodayApril 4, 12:52 The Irish born artist, Mary O'Connor By Zeena UrynbassarovaFrom the…
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Colours of Central Asia 2
Colours of Central Asia, a collection of photographs by Mary O'Connor
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Fences of Almaty, Kazakhstan 2
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Fences of Almaty, Kazakhstan 3
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Rush Hour in Central Asia
Rush Hour in Central Asia, A collection of photographs by Mary O'Connor
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Head Over Heels Book Launch
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Fences of Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Akbulak
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Silk Frosting
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Wishing Tree Window
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Wishing Tree
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Worlds Apart Opening Night
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Banya Ladies
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Chilled 1
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Chilled 2
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Mirror Mirror
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Pole Dancers
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Waiting
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The Spirit of Kazakhstan
01 May 2010 by Joanna Lillis Tengri magazine, Air Astana The landscapes and cityscapes of Kazakhstan leap off the canvas in the paintings of Almaty-based…
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Kolsai Lakes Triptich
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Lets Pack a Picnic...Ili-River
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Living in a Winter Wonderland
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Portrait of Meabh, full length
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Portrait of Sheryl, full length
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Seasonal Bliss
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland
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Exotic, Beautiful, chaos at the Norman Gallery
Echo Newspaper Wednesday 20th August Exotic, Beautiful, chaos at the Norman Gallery A Wexford - born artist, lauded as ‘one to watch’ by reviewers, is back…
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Wexford Artist at Norman Gallery
Echo Newspaper Wednesday 27th AugustWexford artist at Norman GalleryBy Mary Frances Ryan The Norman Gallery in Rathnure makes the weather feel irrelevant.…
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Chaos to Order Exhibition at Norman Gallery, Wexford, Ireland
'Chaos to Order' Paintings by Mary O'Connor opens from 23rd August - 7th September 2008.You can view the announcement at the Norman Gallery Website.
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A River Walk
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Ireland's Home and Interiors Magazine Feature
Irelands Homes Interiors & Living January 2008Travelling TalentThe colourful paintings of Wexford Artist Mary O’ConnorTen years ago after a successful…
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Pots n Pots of Tulips One
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Springtime Thaw One
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Memories for Sale in Duncannon, Wexford Echo Newspaper
WEXFORD ECHO NEWSPAPERS Wednesday 01 August 2007 Memories for sale in Duncannon By Colette Brown WEXFORD-BORN artist Mary O’Connor is back in Ireland for a…
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Cafe's and Tulips Exhibition Photos
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In Memory of Lake Josykol
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Jungle Deep
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Jungle Fish I
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Just as the mist has gone
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On on through the orange groves
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Pooks Hill swimming hole
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Raining at the break of day
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