Join me on Friday 15th November for an Art History Day trip to see some incredible Irish Art at three wonderful locations.

Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate, Co Dublin

We will have a tailored Art tour of this stunning Georgian Villa.

The interiors of Newbridge House are remarkably complete and amongst the best preserved in Ireland. Initially, as Archbishop Charles Cobbe’s country retreat, Newbridge House was sparsely furnished and modestly decorated. This all changed when it was inherited by his son, Thomas, and his glamorous wife, Lady Betty. Together they grew the collection, adding china, sculptures and bespoke Irish furniture.

Augustinian Church Drogheda.

A variety of stained glass windows by Harry Clarke and Studio including scenes from the life of St Augustine and the passion of Christ.

Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Co Louth

Temporary Exhibition: Embracing Vision: Celebrating 100 Years of the Friends of the National Collections of Ireland

The Friends of the National Collections of Ireland (FNCI) are a charitable foundation, formed a century ago, in 1924, by the painter Sarah Purser and a group of like-minded philanthropist friends. The group understood the need to support the development of the national collection through the acquisition of important art and objects. The FNCI’s objective was to ensure the representation of both modern European painting and contemporary Irish artists in public institutions through the donation of work to galleries and museums throughout Ireland and furthermore supporting the education and enjoyment of the public.

Notable artists whose works have been gifted to the Drogheda Municipal Art Collection include René Brault, Jerome Connor, Sylvia Cooke-Collis, Beatrice Glenavy, Jack Hanlon, Evie Hone, Mainie Jellet, Dany Lartigue, William Leech, Ferenc Martyn, William Mulready, Andrew O’Connor, Bea Orpen, Mervyn Peake, and Nano Reid.

Schedule:

9:15 am Meet City Centre (Merrion Square) to travel by Mini-Bus.

10:30am Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate, Co Dublin

We will have a very special Curator’s Art Tour of the impressive art collection of this stunning Georgian Villa.

12:00 pm Lunch (not included in price)

2:00 pm Harry Clarke windows at the Augustinian Church Drogheda.

A hidden gem of stained glass The Seven Light Window in a church filled with history and interesting art.

3:00 pm Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda, Co Louth

I will guide you on this last chance to see a fascinating temporary Exhibition called Embracing Vision and some of my favourite artists

5:30 pm Arrive back at Merrion Square

Donabate and Drogheda Art History Trip