Spotlight: Limerick’s fine art tradition
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Limerick has had famous artists in the past. So, before we come to consider Michael Collins (Miceál Ó Coileáin) let’s look at who came before him and in so doing see where Ó Coileáin fits in that continuum. Michael lives and works in both Limerick and Barcelona. I spoke to him on the phone recently in Barcelona and I’m delighted to report that it was raining there and sunny here in Limerick!
Timothy Collopy
Timothy Collopy was born in Limerick in the mid-eighteenth century. His first trade was as a baker’s apprentice. His talent for art was noticed from a young age and he was sent to Rome to study. He was mostly known as a religious painter though he also worked as a portrait painter and restorer. Following his death in London in 1811 some of his works were auctioned in Christies Auction Rooms. One of his paintings, ‘The Ascension,’ can be viewed in the Augustinian Church on O’Connell
The lifetime of music you made will play on for many years . Tributes have been pouring in from all quarters at the unexpected death of Mr Harry Kelly on Sunday 17th January at the age of 79.
Harry, beloved husband of the late Kathleen will be sadly missed by his loving family, Gillian, Laura, Raymond and Jonathan, son in law Kevin, daughter in law Penny, Jonathan s partner Julie, grandchildren Rowan, Hughie, Conor and Laragh, brothers John, James and Brian, sisters Elaine, Moira and Ann, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. In particular, the members and friends of the Lourdes Brass Band are mourning the loss of their long-standing Conductor, President, Musical advisor and lifelong friend.