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Longford artists invited to enter this year's AIB Portrait and AIB Young Portrait Prizes
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (460+ words) 22 Apr 2026 9: 44 AM Artists in county Longford have been urged to enter the AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize 2026 competitions, which are now open for entries from people of all ages. The competition is organised by the National Gallery…...
Talented Longford artist's new role as mother inspired some work in fifth solo exhibition
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (853+ words) 18 Apr 2026 8: 00 AM Talented Longford artist Ciara Tuite's new solo exhibition 'Daisy Chains||Data Trail' was officially opened on Saturday, April 4th at the Ballina Arts Centre in county Mayo. The exhibition was opened by the former Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts…...
Acclaimed Longford-based artist launches thought-provoking exhibition "Berehynia
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (573+ words) Artist Gordon Farrell with his dad Eamon Pictures: Shelley Corcoran 18 Mar 2026 4: 15 PM Berehynia' is a thought-provoking and visually striking exhibition by acclaimed Longford-based artist Gordon Farrell which was officially launched by Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Garry Murtagh in The Atrium…...
Longford artists invited to apply for new "5, 000 collaboration award
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (356+ words) 16 Mar 2026 5: 22 PM A funding initiative - designed to support professional artists working together across disciplines to create, develop and present new work in Longford - has been announced today by Longford County Council. A new Artist Collaboration Award - which will close to…...
Longford artist to hold major new exhibition called 'Berehynia"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (315+ words) Longford artist to hold major new exhibition called 'Berehynia'Longford Leader Longford County Council is proud to announce the opening of 'Berehynia', a compelling new exhibition by acclaimed Longford-based artist Gordon Farrell The exhibition opens on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5. 30pm in The…...
Longford gallery and Caf" owner loves variety of creating and displaying art and tutoring
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1087+ words) Anna Peters of Athena Art Gallery and Cafe opened the popular business in December 2023 25 Dec 2025 1: 00 PM Talented artist Anna Peters has found the perfect balance of creating, tutoring and showcasing wonderful arts and crafts and she has also created a…...
The "Art of Friendship: bringing togetherness into Longford
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (510+ words) The pieces are now displayed in the library until the end of the week in Longford library 03 Dec 2025 7: 00 PM The Art of Friendship exhibition launched on Saturday, November 29 in Longford Library. With pieces made by local and Ukrainian artists. Organised…...
PICTURES | Regions come together in Longford for the He ARTlands exhibition
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (108+ words) 01 Dec 2025 7: 00 PM The late Margaret (Mag) Mc Caffrey (nee Higgins), Lough Ree Drive, Lanesboro, Co Longford With dark evenings closing in, it's the perfect time to curl up with a hot chocolate, a cosy blanket, and the November/December edition…...