Aine Art,Killashee

On the Northern tip of Lough Ree you will come to the twin villages of Lanesborough and Ballyleague. These villages are a relaxing stop over for Shannon cruisers and are famous for fishing.Lanesborough is most noted for the large ESB powerplant that dominates the landscape.The station has helped the local economy not only through employment but through its by-product of warm water pumped into the river attractin g an abundance of fish.Amid the towns dramatic scenery there are restuarants,pubs,and shops for supplies,and the harbour is safe and quiet perfect for a good nights sleep in the cruiser. This coming weekend October 6th and 7th the villages will host the Taste of the Lakelands food festival. Aine Art will have a stand there and I am so looking forward to it.Some of the finest food producers on the island will be there.Celebrity chefs Kevin Dundon,Stephen Dowd,Catherine Fulvio,and Fiona Egan will give demonstrations with mouth watering recipes.Attractions include an ice cream p...

I was delighted to be part of the Cruthu Arts Festival this year.There was a buzz of creative excitement in the town throughout the Festival.Artists from all over the County teamed up to give Longford "A lick of Paint" in a most beautifull way.As you walked through the streets wall murals gave out an onslaught of colour,adding great character to otherwise ordinary walkways.You couldnt help but stop to admire this great artwork. Cruthu Arts Festival celebrates the wealth of artistic talent in the midlands region by creating a positive,meaningful and fun engagement with the wider community.Cruthu has grown to include pop-up galleries,street art,film,circus,traditional arts,theatre,and live music performances.I teemed up with a local photographer and our pop-up gallery was busy.I really enjoyed chatting with other artists and performers and seeing what they were doing.There is lots of creative talent of all types in Longford and Cruthu is very supportive in showcasing their wor...

Just arrived from a lovely week in Sligo. Sligo enchanted me. A place steeped in mythology and history. It has a great tradition in music,art,poetry as expressed by its people.From lakes, rivers, the sea,and dramatic landscapes inspire story telling,playing of music and painting of pictures to open the mind and invigorate the body. Sligo boasts magnificent link courses along the Atlantic seaboard, and parklands and fairways with unspoilt views of the beautifull county. From water sports,seaweed baths, horseriding and leisurely fishing the county has plenty to offer.Catch the waves at Strandhill, Easkey, or Enniscrone perfect for the surfer, or swimmer. Set up the easel and start painting you wont be dissappointed. Looking forward to my next trip to beautifull Sligo.You can message me on Facebook,Aine Art,Killashee.

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.