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Born in Dublin in 1944, Paul Durcan studied Archaeology and Medieval History at University College Cork. His first solo collection of poetry, O Westport in the Light of Asia Minor, won the Patrick Kavanagh Award in 1975.
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Aosdána expresses its sadness at the passing of visual artist and member, Alice Hanratty
Born in Dublin, Alice Hanratty studied painting and printmaking at the National College of Art & Design in Dublin and the Hornsey College of Art in London. She worked and travelled in East Africa for several years before returning to Ireland.
justinehPhotos from the 2nd Aosdána Open Forum in Vernon Studio at RIAM
Members of Aosdána gathered in the beautiful Vernon Studio at Royal Irish Academy of Music for the 2nd Aosdána Open Forum on April 23rd, 2025
Read More2nd Aosdána Open Forum to take place at Vernon Studio, RIAM
Aosdána will hold its 2nd Open Forum on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 at the Vernon Studio, Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM).
Aosdána April Newsletter
Aosdána expresses its sadness at the passing of painter and member, Gene Lambert.
Born in Dublin in 1952, Gene Lambert was a towering figure in the Irish arts community, known for his distinctive and evocative work that spanned decades.
Continue readingMember Alice Maher wins the Daniel & Florence Guerlain Contemporary Drawing Prize.
Congratulations to Alice Maher who has been announced as the winner of the 18th Edition of theDaniel & Florence Guerlain Contemporary Drawing Prize.
Aosdána March Newsletter
Aosdána expresses its sadness at the passing of writer and member Jennifer Johnston
Paul Muldoon Saoi ceremony in pictures
Uachtarán na hÉireann, President Michael D. Higgins conferred the honour of Saoi of Aosdána on the poet Paul Muldoon at a special ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin
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