Late opening: On Thursday 15th and 22nd of December the art galleries in Youghal will stay open until 8pm. We now have three art galleries in the town, which should make it fun to stroll about of an evening and enjoy the various shows. For book lovers Alan Prim’s Bookshop will stay open until 8pm. as does the local library. Thursday night is  music night in the tapas bar “Ole Ole”.

Gallery 126 is located at North Main Street, Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Gallery 126 promotes the work of professional contemporary artists, local, national and international.

Work by Gallery artists is on permanent display. Throughout the year regular exhibitions of work by new artists are held.

Portraits
Gallery 126 also has a photography studio specialising in portraiture.

Framing
Full framing service available.

This Thursday, December 1st 2011, come and enjoy a night of art, music and fun.

An exhibition of paintings by Martine will open in Gallery 126 at 6pm. The paintings will be on show from 6pm to 9pm. Attached above please find a selection of images from the show.

In “Ole Ole”, the tapas bar across the street from the gallery, the Byrds will entertain with a programme of music and song. “Ole Ole” will be open from 6pm.

Gallery 126 is located at North Main Street, Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland.

Gallery 126 promotes the work of professional contemporary artists, local, national and international.

Work by Gallery artists is on permanent display. Throughout the year regular exhibitions of work by new artists are held.

Portraits
Gallery 126 also has a photography studio specialising in portraiture.

Framing
Full framing service available.

If you are interested in any of the above, please contact us for full details on 086 3862292

Gallery 126 is located at 126 North Main Street, Youghal, Co. Cork.

The gallery is on the right hand side 200 metres past the Clock Gate as you drive through.

Less than one hours drive from Cork and an hour from Waterford.

The paintings below are by the artist Martine

The Collegiate Church of St. Mary’s, Youghal, hosted an exhibition of local crafts in the ancient Medieval Church on Saturday 6th August as part of celebrations of The Year of Craft, 2011. The focus of the exhibition is to highlight work that is created in the local environment, featuring works of excellence. Work on view was crafted by individual crafts people who work on a small scale. Exhibitors featured lace making, quilting, local posters and photographers, paintings, pottery, matchstick models of historic Youghal.

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The Art exhibition by three local artists at Jack O’Patsy Pottery, Friar St, Youghal, was opened last Monday night (Nov. 23rd 2009) by Ms. Bernie Heffernan, deputy principal of Pobailscoil na Tríonoíde and former art teacher to Andrea Cashell (ceramic artist), Martha Cashman (sculptor) and Diane Magee (painter).
Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

All three would agree that Ms. Heffernan was a huge influence on them as young teenagers, which ultimately lead to their careers as artists. Ms. Heffernan gave a very concise account of each of the artists work including insight into their techniques.

She also encouraged the crowds to come back another time to appreciate the quietness of both the art works and the space.  But as busy as this event was it still didn’t deter discerning art buyers from making their purchases! It was a really enjoyable night, punctuated with the arrival of delicious food, compliments of Gerald Esposito proprietor of Capri Bay, a local and much celebrated Italian restaurant.

Some of the guests in attendance were Mayor of Youghal Sandra McLellan and Deputy Mayor Michelle Hennessey and local artist Cormac Meegan with his wife Peg and of course Jack O’Patsy owner Patrick Collins.

The exhibition will run until December 18th 2009.  Opening hours 10am – 6pm Monday to Saturday and 12noon – 6pm on Sunday. Jack O’ Patsy Pottery, Friar st, Youghal, Co.Cork.

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“The Landscape of East Cork and West Waterford” at Gallery 126, North Main Street, Youghal on Thursday 19th. of November at 7.30pm.

On this Thursday (19th. of Nov. 2009) Gallery 126 will open an exhibition of paintings depicting the wonderful landscape from Roches Point to the Commeragh Mountains.   On show will be iconic images of Youghal and the surrounding area by Martine, seascapes of the Ballycotton coastal region and river scenes of East Ferry by Patricia Greenwell, together with images of the West Waterford coastline, the Blackwater river, the Commeragh and Knockmealdown mountains by both artists. Two outstanding artists who bring their own individual and diverse technique to the interpretation of landscape.

The exhibition will open at 7.30pm. on Thursday.

Please click on image to see some of the paintings on show by artists Martine and Patricia Greenwell

Youghal Art Group presenting a cheque to Ina Murphy of the Vincent de Paul Society. This donation is in lieu of cheese and wine at the opening of their annual exhibition which took place last August. This was their 15th exhibition.

The group now meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Cumann na Daoine, Catherine Street, Youghal. New members are welcome

Two regions reflecting county Waterford’s scenic splendour is brought to canvas and camera in a new exhibition just installed at the Old Market House Dungarvan. The Comeragh Mountains and Bonmahon provide the focus for ‘Explorations -from the Mountain to the Sea,’ a collaborative work by Abbeyside-born painter Sinead Ni Chionaola and Waterford city’s painter and photographer Carmel Kickers (nee Cleary). Report Christy Parker

The works went on display on February 24th, earning highly appreciative responses prior to the official opening on Friday afternoon next (March 6th) when Arts Minister Martin Cullen will join the artists in delivering an address. The exhibition is an extension of their women’s initial ‘Exploration’ theme, which was launched on a national touring platform in 1995. Exploration II travelled to Adelaide, Australia in 1996 and a year later Gothenburg, Sweden hosted a further instalment. Both artists have established international credentials. Sinead, who now lives in Killeagh, says the pictures and photographs “follow the water’s natural progression as it cascades from the mountains to the sea.” Both artists retain a ‘fascination with nature” and while travelling extensively in pursuit of its inspiration, are inevitably attracted to their roots. “It may be something to do with childhood,” muses Sinead. “Climbing Mahon falls and appreciating the wonder that lies there is timeless. I would hope our work would inspire others to do likewise.” Read more

By Christy Parker | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Mayor Olly Casey with members of the Youghal Art Group

Youghal Art Group celebrates fifteen years in existence with its 14th annual art exhibition at the Methodist Church Hall, Friar Street, this week. Up to 80 paintings across various genres, plus sculptures, will be featured.

This year’s even is dedicated to the memory of the late Anna O’Neill, of Clonard, a long-time member of the Group who has passed away following a lengthy illness. “Anna left a permanent impression on the group. Her wisdom, enthusiasm, creativity and wonderful sense of humour are irreplaceable,” says Art Group spokeswoman Marina O’Loughlin.

The Youghal Art Group meets on alternate Wednesdays at Nagle House, South Abbey. Guest speakers and outings form part of the Read more

By Oona Colin | Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)

Artist Tom Brennan

An art exhibition by Thomas W Brennan at the Mall Arts Centre was a wonderful success and art lovers were not disappointed with the beautiful works on display. There were original paintings and drawings by the artist but there was one painting in particular, a copy of the famous Taking of Christ (1602) by the Italian artist Caravaggio. This took Tom a whole year to reproduce from a print-out and he had to visit the National Gallery of Ireland several times in Dublin to get it exactly right. I’m not sure if anyone else could get it that close.

Thomas W Brennan studied at the old Crawford School of Art in Emmet Place, Cork and during his time there he specialized in Read more

Landscape Photo by Finola Riordan

An Art Exhibition by the 2008 Graduates from East Cork Further Education and Youthreach Centre will be officially opened on Friday, June 27th at 7:30pm. The exhibition will run on Saturday and Sunday, June 28th and 29th from 1 to 5pm.

The graduates have just completed a two year Art, Craft and Design FETAC level 5 courses. During their course they covered Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Photography, Woven Textiles, Batik, Design, Work Experience and Communications.

Nuala Glanton, Adult Education Officer with Co. Cork VEC, said it was the first time the course was run in Youghal and it was very successful. “The feedback from the students was extremely positive. The tutors on the course were excellent; they are all experts in their own area and as a result the students got top quality tuition. The FETAC external examiner was very impressed with our centre and with the high standard of work produced by the students.”

East Cork Further Education and Youthreach Centre – Youghal

Patricia Burns is the coordinator of the course and she said she noticed a huge improvement in the students’ confidence during the course. A lot of the students did not have a lot of experience in art before they started the course and now they Read more