Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is delighted to present Lifework, an exhibition of artworks by seven artists who work at the Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent (KCAT) Studio. The exhibition opens at the Municipal Gallery, dlr LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire on Saturday 9 May and runs until Wednesday 26 August 2026. Admission is free.
The artists featured are Thomas Barron, Declan Byrne, Lorna Corrigan, Sinéad Fahey, Fergus Fitzgerald, Andrew Pike, Jason Turner. Lifework presents examples of each artist’s earliest artwork beside examples of recent artwork. This is intended to highlight and celebrate the many years they have been dedicated to developing their art practices.
Lifework is selected and curated by Dominic Thorpe. Dominic is an Irish artist, curator and writer who has a longstanding engagement with artists from the KCAT Studio. He has actively championed the excellence and significance of their work within the Irish cultural landscape.
dlr Arts Office will also present a showcase of inclusive artwork from around the County in Gallery Two. This is a sample of artwork from people of all ages and abilities. It shows a wide range of arts activity, highlighting the vibrant creativity that is an essential part of life in our local disability services, classrooms, and the wider community.
Alongside the exhibition, dlr Arts Office will run a programme of accompanying workshops and events, programmed by Moran Been-noon and Rayne Booth. This offers many opportunities for people of all ages to interact with the gallery in different ways, learning about and trying out different art-making techniques.
Discover our arts funding and opportunities calendar for 2026
This calendar lists all the arts grants and bursaries available 2026. We hope it helps you plan your arts and cultural activity for the year. The money available supports art opportunities for individuals, groups, and communities across dlr.
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Climate Café for Creatives
Join artist Elida Maiques for our May dlr Climate Café. Our guest is Alex Konieczka from Understory and the focus will be on Water Management at home.
Thursday 21 May 11am to 12.30pm.
Project Room, level 3, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire.
Book your free place on www.eventbrite.ie or the link is in our bio.
The dlr Arts Office Gallery Learning Programme is a collection of workshops and events that go along with the Lifework Exhibition in the Gallery in dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire.
Tornado Stories Painting Demonstration with KCAT Artist Brianna Hurley
Tuesday 26 May, 2 - 3pm,
Project Room, Level 3, dlr LexIcon.
Free, booking required
Erase, Retrace, Animate. Drawing Workshop with Olivia Normile.
Friday 12 June, 2 - 3pm,
Online
€8 - Book on Eventbrite
Becoming a Painter Workshop with Kathy Tynan.
Saturday 13 June, 2.30 - 4pm,
Project Room, Level 3, dlr LexIcon.
€10 - Book on Eventbrite
There are many more events to check out.
To see a full list of events go to www.dlrcoco.ie/arts or the link in our bio.
Thank you to Cathaoirleach, Cllr Jim Gildea and the Artists from Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent (KCAT) Studio for joining us at the opening of Lifework: An Exhibition by KCAT Studio Artists.
The artists featured are Thomas Barron, Declan Byrne, Lorna Corrigan, Sinéad Fahey, Fergus Fitzgerald, Andrew Pike, Jason Turner. Lifework presents examples of each artist’s earliest artwork beside examples of recent artwork. This is intended to highlight and celebrate the many years they have been dedicated to developing their art practices.
Also pictured is KCAT Studio Coordinator Declan Kennedy, Curator Dominic Thorpe, Gallery Producer Brenda McParland and Assistant Arts Officers Máire Davey and Ciara King.
The exhibition opens at the Municipal Gallery, dlr LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire on Saturday 9 May and runs until Wednesday 26 August 2026. Admission is free.
Alongside the exhibition, dlr Arts Office will run a programme of accompanying workshops and events, programmed by Moran Been-noon and Rayne Booth. This offers many opportunities for people of all ages to interact with the gallery in different ways, learning about and trying out different art-making techniques. For further details, visit the website: www.dlrcoco.ie/arts
The Deadline has been extended for the new Digital Arts Commission at the brand new Stillorgan Library, opening in 2026.
The deadline for applications is now Wednesday 13 May at 5:00pm
Apply at: /366
We are inviting proposals from artists to spend a year engaging with the library, its users and the wider community to explore the creative potential of digital technologies.
The budget for the commission is €40,000.
The commission is part of dlr’s Public Arts Programme, The Story We Tell tomorrow, funded through the Per Cent for Art Scheme.
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (01) 236 2759
Now Open!
Lifework, an exhibition of artworks by seven artists who work at the Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent (KCAT) Studio. The exhibition opens at the Municipal Gallery, dlr LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire on Saturday 9 May and runs until Wednesday 26 August 2026. Admission is free.
The artists featured are Thomas Barron, Declan Byrne, Lorna Corrigan, Sinéad Fahey, Fergus Fitzgerald, Andrew Pike, Jason Turner. Lifework presents examples of each artist’s earliest artwork beside examples of recent artwork. This is intended to highlight and celebrate the many years they have been dedicated to developing their art practices.
Lifework is selected and curated by Dominic Thorpe. Dominic is an Irish artist, curator and writer who has a longstanding engagement with artists from the KCAT Studio. He has actively championed the excellence and significance of their work within the Irish cultural landscape.
Also on display is a showcase of inclusive artwork from around the County in Gallery Two. This is a sample of artwork from people of all ages and abilities. It shows a wide range of arts activity, highlighting the vibrant creativity that is an essential part of life in our local disability services, classrooms, and the wider community.
Alongside the exhibition, dlr Arts Office will run a programme of accompanying workshops and events, programmed by Moran Been-noon and Rayne Booth. This offers many opportunities for people of all ages to interact with the gallery in different ways, learning about and trying out different art-making techniques.
There was a great turnout today for the Walk and Talk with Curator Dominic Thorpe and Artist Olivia Normile.
They took an informal walk through Lifework - an exhibition of artworks by seven artists who work at the Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent (KCAT) Studio. They were also joined by some of the Artists themselves who gave some insights into their creative process and the artworks.
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Exciting time in the Gallery as the artworks arrive for the Lifework Exhibition.
Lifework is an exhibition of artworks by seven artists who work at the Kilkenny Collective for Arts Talent (KCAT) Studio. The artists featured are Thomas Barron, Declan Byrne, Lorna Corrigan, Sinéad Fahey, Fergus Fitzgerald, Andrew Pike, Jason Turner.
Open from Saturday 09 May 2026 in the Gallery in dlr LexIcon.
Join our Adult Open Art Studio and meet fellow creatives.
Bring your own project or try something new. Artist, Kim Jenkinson, will be there to help.
11am to 1pm, Friday 22 May.
Project Room, Level 3, dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire
Materials and space are free. No booking required, just drop in.
dlr Arts Office and dlr Libraries are launching an exciting new Digital Arts Commission at the brand new Stillorgan Library, opening in 2026.
We are inviting proposals from artists to spend a year engaging with the library, its users and the wider community to explore the creative potential of digital technologies.
The budget for the commission is €40,000.
The commission is part of dlr’s Public Arts Programme, The Story We Tell tomorrow, funded through the Per Cent for Art Scheme.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 12 May at 2:00pm
Apply at: /366
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (01) 236 2759
🎨 Artists selected for DLR Open Call Exhibitions 2027–2029
We’re delighted to announce the four artists selected through Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s Open Call Exhibitions, following a nationwide call open to professional artists living in Ireland.
✨ The selected exhibitions are:
• 2027: Noelle Gallagher
• 2027: Sarah O’Brien & Kathy Tynan (collaborative exhibition)
• 2028: Marielle MacLeman
• 2029: Sinéad Ní Mhaonaigh
The Open Call Exhibitions provide artists with the opportunity to present ambitious work to new audiences in the Municipal Gallery and reflect DLR’s ongoing commitment to supporting visual arts practice.
👉 Read more about the artists and exhibitions at dlrcoco.ie/arts
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