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…
Culture Near You is an online map of culture in Dublin. From arts and heritage, to sports, nature, food, hobbies, community involvement and more - the map helps you find the places where culture happens and the people who make it happen.
Culture Near You – Dublin City Council
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…
St Patrick’s Day – 2021
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*…
Mother’s Day – Thinking of You All
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/.
Sparrowhawk
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.
Goldfish Painting for Sale
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,…
Impact of Covid-19
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)…
Zurich Young Portrait Prize Winner – Is This Normal?
Sadly gone but definitely never to be forgotten. Jack Charlton - Ireland's most loved and respected Englishman. Rest in peace.
Jack Charlton – RIP
Hopefully, this won't be the only Irish pub left standing 'After the Storm' of Covid-19.