In Pictures: All the best photos as Culture Night a huge success in Laois
The annual Culture Night took place at venues around Laois on Friday September 18.
A host of free events took place with punters adhering to Covid-19 guidelines throughout.
There was an exhibition at The Gallery Laois Arthouse, Stradbally. This was a wonderful opportunity to view a selected collection of work by 10 talented artists who are part of the Laois Arthouse Collective.
At Fitzmaurice Place Plaza in Portlaoise, ‘In celebration of Helen Roe (1895-1988)’ allowed patrons view a looped 10-minute video projection that encapsulated and gave a fascinating insight into the life and work of Mountrath born, Helen Roe.
The Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise programme included a wonderful exhibition entitled ‘Children of the Free State’ by Annie Holland.
It also had a Live Portrait Painting with Blaise Smith where he captured some well-known local faces in pencil/ink/charcoal drawings and oil paintings.
Below, we have 40 great pictures from a range of different events that took place.
Photographers Michael Scully, Alf Harvey and Lorraine Strang were out and about to capture all the action.
Check out their snaps below:
STRADBALLY ARTHOUSE
Jen Donnery with her creation -” Annex”. Photo: Michael ScullyMonica O’Meara with her creations -“Convergence 6 and 8”. Photo: Michael ScullyAileen Donovan with her creation Golden Slumbers Photo: Michael ScullyRennie Buenting with her painting -” The Gold of Kerry”. Photo: Michael ScullyPhoto: Michael ScullyArtist Catherine Brennan with her creation – “Burning Letters ” Photo: Michael ScullyLarry and Gertie Walshe. Photo: Michael ScullyCatherine Brennan, Monica O’Meara, Bridie Keenan ( Arts Office) and Angelina Foster. Photo: Michael ScullyArtists – Kate Knowles, Rebecca Deegan and Aileen Donovan. Photo: Michael ScullyCatherine Brennan, Monica O’Meara, Bridie Keenan (Arts Office) and Angelina Foster. Photo: Michael ScullyRebecca Deegan, Rennie Buenting and Mary Brady (Arts Officer). Photo: Michael ScullyArtists Angelina Foster, Catherine Brennan, Jen Donnery, Aileen Donovan, Rebecca Deegan and Bridie Keenan (Arts Office). Seated: Mary Brady (Arts Officer) and Rennie Buenting . Photo: Michael Scully
DUNAMAISE ARTS CENTRE
County Librarian Bernie Foran, Laois Heritage Officer Catherine Casey and Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Catherine Fitzgerald with Annie Holland at the Children of the Free State Exhibition by Annie Holland at the Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Anne Holland (front centre) with Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Catherine Fitzgerald; Bridie Keenan, assistant Laois Arts Officer; Teddy Fennelly, Laois Heritage President and Catherine Casey, Laois Heritage Officer at the Children of the Free State Exhibition by Annie Holland at the Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Anne Holland with her daughter Georgie Holland Rome and son Harry Holland Rome; Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Catherine Fitzgerald; Laois Heritage Officer Catherine Casey and Laois Heritage President Teddy Fennelly at the Children of the Free State Exhibition by Annie Holland at the Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Christy Bannon after having his portrait captured by Blaise Smith at the Live Portrait Painting with Blaise Smith at the Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Megan White, Portlaoise with her portrait of Christy Bannon at the Live Portrait Painting with Blaise Smith at the Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Mike Rafter, Castletown with his portrait of Ann Marie Kelly at the Live Portrait Painting with Blaise Smith at the Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Ann Marie Kelly chats with Blaise Smith while he creates her portrait at the Live Portrait Painting with Blaise Smith at the Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Juggler Maria Corcoran with Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Catherine Fitzgerald at the Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Juggler Maria Corcoran at the Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night.
Picture: Alf Harvey.In celebration of Helen Roe, a looped video production by Caroline Conway for Creative Ireland Laois assisted by Laois County Library Archive Services and presented by Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night at the Old Fort Wall, Portlaoise.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Catherine Fitzgerald with the team at In celebration of Helen Roe, a looped video production by Caroline Conway for Creative Ireland Laois assisted by Laois County Library Archive Services and presented by Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night at the Old Fort Wall, Portlaoise.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Teddy Fennelly, President Laois Heritage; Catherine Casey, Laois Heritage officer and her daughter Anna Rothwell and Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Catherine Fitzgerald at In celebration of Helen Roe, a looped video production by Caroline Conway for Creative Ireland Laois assisted by Laois County Library Archive Services and presented by Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night at the Old Fort Wall, Portlaoise.
Picture: Alf Harvey.In celebration of Helen Roe, a looped video production by Caroline Conway for Creative Ireland Laois assisted by Laois County Library Archive Services and presented by Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night at the Old Fort Wall, Portlaoise.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Sinead Holland, County Librarian Bernie Foran and Mairead Greene at the In celebration of Helen Roe, a looped video production by Caroline Conway for Creative Ireland Laois assisted by Laois County Library Archive Services and presented by Dunamaise Arts Centre as part of Laois County Council Culture Night at the Old Fort Wall, Portlaoise.
Picture: Alf Harvey.Photo: Lorraine StrangAndy and Stu Williams – Photo: Lorraine StrangThe Scully Family Photo: Lorraine Strang
FITZMAURICE PLACE PLAZA
Fitzmaurice Place – Photo: Lorraine StrangDanny, Regina and Dylan McGinley. Photo: Lorraine StrangEmmanual, Skylar and Achu – Photo: Lorraine StrangKaren Wills with Aran and Evan O’Connor. Photo: Lorraine StrangBridie Keenan, Natalia Colpot, Rosa Flannery and Denise Boyle. Photo: Lorraine StrangPhoto: Lorraine Strang
OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE
Maria Corocoran Social Circus Performer – Photo: Lorraine Strang
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