On 27 March 2020, Ireland was placed into full lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. All non-essential journeys were banned for two weeks and public gatherings outside family homes…
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Imprisoned in a house, confined to a suburb, and stranded on an island, all we can do is walk, talk, read, and look this St. Patrick's Day. But some things…
For the Mother's Day that's in it. Three cheers and a hug to all Mothers, including: * Step-Mothers* Not Mothers Yet* New Mothers* Single Mothers* Godmothers* Adoptee Mothers* Foster Mothers*…
One of my favourite original oil paintings "Sparrowhawk" is now back on the market with Balla Bán Art Gallery. Framed prints are also available to order online at: https://brianmccarthyart.ie/shop/.
A blast from the past oil painting of mine is now on sale with newly opened Mayo Fine Art and Antiques based in Castlebar, Co Mayo, Ireland.
Like most artists, Covid-19 hit me like a freight train. It seemed like one minute I was celebrating turning 60 and reminiscing about my first solo exhibition Masquerade featuring Venetian carnival masks,…
Cue drum roll for this year's Zurich Young Portrait Prize Winner - the amazingly talented Eva McPartland (14), who scooped the top prize with this portrait of her sister Ellen (10)…
Sadly gone but definitely never to be forgotten. Jack Charlton - Ireland's most loved and respected Englishman. Rest in peace.
Hopefully, this won't be the only Irish pub left standing 'After the Storm' of Covid-19.