Aine Art,Killashee

Dun na nGall translates to fort of the strangers, or home of the strangers, a place where the locals hearts are as big as the mountains and strangers are welcomed warmly. No matter where you go, be it Malin Head right down to Sliabh Liag you will always be met with a welcome smile and friendly chat.Good nature abounds everywhere you go.Do visit the islands of Tory and Aranmore where people live proudly and extend a warm welcome to visitors to their special homeplace.Sitting proudly in the Atlantic Ocean these islands are the jewels in Donegals tourism crown where visitors can experience a vibrancy to a culture that is inspiring and engaging.It is no surprise that artists and musicians have been captured by their beauty for hundreds of years.Donegal is well known for its Blue Flag beaches that offer a chance to chill out,take a leisurely walk or run, or for the adventurous a good gallop on a friendy horse stabled nearby.The oppertunities are endless deep sea diving, sailing,water sk...

With a name like Doohan you would be right to think I had connections to Donegal. Donegal is in my blood and I like to return there as often as possible.The paintings for this blog were mainly done in the Glencolmkille area.Glencolmcille named after St.Columba is in the middle of the Gaeltacht region of South Donegal. Situated by a fine sandy beach at the end of a lush fertile glen,this delightfull folk museum is set in a group of small farmhouses and barns.Among its exhibits is a replica of a National School and more intriguingly, a shebeen where locally brewed and untaxed liquor was sold,away from the eyes of the revenue men.Donegal had great hiding places only known to the hardy locals.I would now like to treat you to a couple of verses of The Homes of Donegal made famous by our own Daniel O Donnell. Ive just dropped in to see you all I will only stay awhile I want to hear how you are getting on I want to see you smile I am happy to be back again And greet you big and small For...

Hi All I was born in Dublin and reared in Co.Meath beside the beautifull Boyne Valley.I am mostly self taught . I was educated in Kilcock,Co.Kildare where I had an excellent Art Teacher who encouraged me to persue my artistic talents.I entered several competitions and had considerable success.The bug had bitten. After the Leaving Cert. I entered the Civil Service and attended the National College of Art at night.My work is known nationally and have sold numerous works abroad. My subject matter includes landscapes, seascapes,nature and still life. In 2015 with my partner Pat and 3 beloved dogs moved to Killashee,Co.Longford where I have my own studio.Like other artists I have been held spellbound by the beauty of Longford.The lakelands, waterways,boglands and farmlands provide plenty of scenes for the artist to capture.My paintings are inspired by the West of Ireland artist Paul Henry whose strong and vibrant colours create exciting skylines,rolling fields and pasture,majestic moun...

Hi all, Aine Art will be at the Longford Country Show and Fair on Sunday 1st July. Hope the lovely weather will continue and hugh crowds will attend. I am looking forward to meeting the other artists and crafters and having fun. Art and Animals my idea of heaven, see you there.