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Top Donegal artisans showcased at An Gailearaí

A NEW exhibition has been launched by acclaimed Donegal musician, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh at An Gailearaí, Gaoth Dobhair.

‘Déanta i nDún na nGall’ runs as part of the Earagail Arts Festival and highlights some of Donegal’s top craft makers.

This diverse selection of work features seven of our county’s finest artisans with quality artworks in glass by Carie Lainchbury, metal sculptures by John Collins, woven products by Brenda Hewitt, ceramics by Maria Connolly, tapestries by Margaret Cunningham, handmade books by Sarah Lewtas, and willow sculptures by Brendan Farren.

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Déanta i nDún na nGall is an amazing opportunity to see a top-notch selection of what is produced throughout rural Donegal, all in the comfort of one venue. The exhibition runs in An Gailearaí until September 4.

Photos: Eoin McGarvey.

Máire Ní Chasaide making a presentation to Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh who opened the ‘Déanta i nDún na nGall’ art exhibition in An Gaileraí, Gaoth Dobhair at the weekend.

Holly Rose Simmons and Janis Simmons at the art exhibition.

Bernie Ní Dhuibhir and Colm Ó Dualachán.

Artists Maria Connolly and Brendan Farren.

Poet Cathal Ó Searcaigh and artist TinaGallagher at the opening of the ‘Déanta i nDún na nGall’ exhibition.

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Gaia and Sarah Lewtas.

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