Join the Mayo Arts Office for the launch of Briathra Talún/ Words from the Land. A public art commission by artist Noah Rose at Páirc an Tobair, Irishtown, Co. Mayo.
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Launch Event: April 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
Special guest speaker Dr. Andrew G. Newby will give a talk on the tenant’s right meeting at Irishtown in April 1879.
The artwork will be officially launched by Councillor Damien Ryan, Cathaoirleach Claremorris Swinford MD.
The launch will be followed by a guided tour and talk with artist Noah Rose.
All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
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Noah Rose is an accomplished artist based in Headford, Co. Galway with extensive experience in public art across Ireland, the United Kingdom and internationally. The artist focused on the historical significance of the 1879 Irishtown Tenant Right Meeting for this commission. Noah’s interest in archival research, the Irish language, and history all informed this project. These interests are reflected in the final artwork Briathra Talún / Words from the Land, a sculptural installation consisting of Corten steel columns with laser-cut quotations in Irish and English from newspaper archives, with an accompanying artist publication.
Created in collaboration with Irishtown Community Development Company Limited. Commissioned by Mayo County Council. Funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage under Percent for Art Scheme.
For more information visit: www.mayo.ie/arts/publicartirishtown
