Portrait of Vicky Phelan raises over €45,000 for healthcare workers
A family friend of Ms Phelan’s bought the portrait for it to go on display in her hometown. By Adam Daly Thursday 4 Feb 2021, 4:38 PM Feb 4th 2021, 4:38 PM 36,679 Views 5 Comments
A PORTRAIT OF CervicalCheck campaigner Vicky Phelan has sold at auction for €46,500, with all proceeds going to healthcare charity, Heroes Aid.
Ms Phelan is currently undergoing an immunotherapy treatment in the US as part of a clinical trial which she hopes will prolong her life and afford her more time with her family.
The artwork by Tullamore artist Vincent Devine tells the story of Ms Phelan’s life in three panels, referencing both her cancer diagnosis and her advocacy work.
Property: Contents of Belmont House in Co Laois going under the hammer next week
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Intricately woven carpets from the hands of Tibetan refugees living in the foothills of the Himalayas; Kashmiri silk wall hangings; a sample of Bhutanese craft; iconic blue and white pottery from Jaipur in Rajasthan; an antiquarian barleycorn bone chess set and metal figurines from the Bastar region of India are just some of the pieces which will go under the hammer at Sheppard’s Irish Auction House next week.
The sale of the contents of Belmont House, Cullahill, Co Laois, reflects the rich history of a family which left the west for an adventure on the subcontinent of India in the 1960s. David Gibbs, became rector (headmaster) of the illustrious St Paul’s School in Darjeeling in 1964 and remained in India for nine years, along with his wife, Sally, and their three children, Lucinda, William and Alexander.
A passage to India at Sheppard s auction of contents of Belmont House
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Intricately woven carpets from the hands of Tibetan refugees living in the foothills of the Himalayas; Kashmiri silk wall hangings; a sample of Bhutanese craft; iconic blue and white pottery from Jaipur in Rajasthan; an antiquarian barleycorn bone chess set and metal figurines from the Bastar region of India are just some of the wonderful pieces which will go under the hammer at Sheppard’s Irish Auction House next week.
The sale of the contents of Belmont House, Cullahill reflects the rich history of a family which left the West for an adventure on the subcontinent of India in the 1960s. David Gibbs, became Rector (headmaster) of the illustrious St. Paul’s School in Darjeeling in 1964 and remained in India for nine years, along with his wife, Sally, and their three children, Lucinda, William and Alexander.
Wonderful pieces go under the hammer at Sheppard’s Irish Auction House next week
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Intricately woven carpets from the hands of Tibetan refugees living in the foothills of the Himalayas; Kashmiri silk wall hangings; a sample of Bhutanese craft; iconic blue and white pottery from Jaipur in Rajasthan; an antiquarian barleycorn bone chess set and metal figurines from the Bastar region of India are just some of the wonderful pieces which will go under the hammer at Sheppard’s Irish Auction House next week.
The sale of the contents of Belmont House, Cullahill reflects the rich history of a family which left the West for an adventure on the subcontinent of India in the 1960s. David Gibbs, became Rector (headmaster) of the illustrious St. Paul’s School in Darjeeling in 1964 and remained in India for nine years, along with his wife, Sally, and their three children, Lucinda, William and Alexander.
Michael Flatley presents Mary Gamble of Barnardos with cheque after auction
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Festive spirit could be felt in the air at Castlehyde House, County Cork when Michael Flatley presented Mary Gamble of Barnardos with a €3,600 cheque.
The funds were raised from the sale of a limited edition print of one of Michael Flatley’s paintings that was donated by the world renowned dancer.
The auction of the print was conducted pro bono by auctioneer Michael Sheppard of Sheppard’s Irish Auction House in Durrow, County Laois.
“We’d like to say a huge thank you to Michael Flatley for his support of Barnardos with this sale,” said director of fundraising at Barnardos Mary Gamble.