Thither Lambay?

Posted on 25 July 2025 by Gordon

Possible Excursion to the island of Lambay. Are you interested??

Date: 6th September 2025.

Following the success of the Trip to Rockabill last year Stephen Newton and Brian McConnel have agreed to lead an excursion to Lambay on Saturday the 6th of Sept 2025. The exact cost of this will involve the payment of an estimated  €100 to €200 per person for the boat trip from Malahide, the landing fee, and the costs of the leaders (we are trying to keep this as low as possible). To minimise the cost per person we need to fill the boat to capacity with 12 persons. or make two trips with 24 persons.  I would be most grateful if you could email me (stephen.carrington@ucd.ie) to signify your interest. Please note that by doing this you are not formally confirming registration. A separate link will be sent around later to allow for formal registration if the numbers are sufficient. Please also note that the trip is weather dependent, so if this is adverse on the Saturday, the trip may be deferred to the following day. 

Thank you in anticipation of your response.
Steve Carrington.

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The 3rd Annual IGA Visit to the Royal Irish Academy (RHA) Annual Art Exhibition 2025

Posted on 11 July 2025 by Gordon

Register Now For The

EXEXTENDED and DEFERRED EVENT

Lead by Dr Bill Sheppard

Now on 26th July 2025 at 10.00am

Part 1 : Early Dublin – Landscape and Building Stone

[Map : © www.vividmaps.com]
[Map : © www.vividmaps.com]

The event participants will walk from St. Audeon’s Church, down Dame St and through Trinity College to gain insights into changes in landscape and building stone use within the early city area from Viking times. Historical maps and illustrations will be presented.  The historical value of the works of landscape artists in the 18th and 19th centuries will be highlighted.

Following Part 1, Lunch can be bring-your-own or in the National Gallery

Part 2 : RHA Annual Exhibition

The RHA Annual Exhibition offers much to the geological enquiring mind. Many of Ireland’s  leading Irish artists again exhibit works on which to base geological discussion on these works and on geology in art generally. Bill has selected some 20 works of particular interest. This is a great opportunity to engage with the works of leading Irish artists and seek out geological aspects within the works on show.

A number of 18th century Dublin landscapes can also be viewed in the National Gallery

[ Art Work : Erratic Days ©Artist Kaye Maahs]
[ Art Work : Erratic Days ©Artist Kaye Maahs]

MEETING TIME:  Saturday, 26th July 2025 at 10.00am.

MEETING POINT: Entrance to St. Audeon’s Medieval Church, High Street, The Liberties. https://maps.app.goo.gl/hGV3EF9FBdKJc2kJ6

CONTACT:  Bill Mobile 087 212 6677

REGISTRATION: Please click HERE  to register and give contact details. Members and non-members welcome.

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Deferred Annual IGA Visit to the Royal Irish Academy (RHA) Annual Art Exhibition 2025

Posted on 18 June 2025 by admin

UPDATE: This event has been EXEXTENDED and DEFERRED to Now on 26th July 2025 at 10.00am
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Leader Bill Sheppard

Bill Sheppard, having attended the opening of the Exhibition, is delighted to confirm that this year’s RHA Annual Art Exhibition has much to offer the geological enquiring mind. Many of Ireland’s  leading Irish artists again exhibit works on which to base discussion of the geological aspects within their works. The exhibition also affords the opportunity to enjoy/be challenged by the range of art on show.  Artist-members of the IGA are particularly welcome.

This is a great opportunity to review the works of leading Irish artists and seek out a geological spin within the works on show.

Those interested in also visiting the National Gallery should interact with Bill (contact below) to express their interest as soon as possible so that this can be arranged

MEETING TIME:  Now on 26th July 2025 at 10.00am

MEETING POINT: The foyer of the RHA, 15 Ely Pl, Dublin, D02 A213, 53.3370954910482, -6.254597114166703.  https://goo.gl/maps/t4m3BuBaTpoY3YGL8

CONTACT:  Bill Mobile 087 212 6677 email billsheppard.liamin@gmail.com

REGISTRATION: Please click HERE to register and provide contact details.

©Artist Joe Wilson
©Sculptor Danny Osborne
©Artist Kaye Maahs

        

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