Icons of Ireland

“ Like George Bernard Shaw most of the great men and women of the Irish renaissance had to leave Ireland to prove their greatness but at least they were born there. They breathed from infancy it's strange air of realism and mysticism, it's dignity with poverty, it's love of scholarship, it's wit as distinguished from gaiety and never got it quite out of their systems."
This walk through a gallery of Irish icons in the city of Dublin was painted by a number of artists, living here in Dublin, and allowed me to sample some of this awe inspiring culture. From the well known Irish writers to the little known female writers, iconic artists, musicians, sportsmen, odd balls, revolutionaries and geniuses. It’s the perfect way to explore the cobblestone streets and alleyways and learn about those who lived, played and worked here.Read more