In pictures: Breaking barriers through art
RTÉ broadcaster
Miriam O'Callaghan
officially opened the 2025 Connecting Artists Exhibition at the
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
(RCSI) in Dublin.
Our pictures show them displaying their creative talents as many proud family members and friends look on in the hallowed surroundings of the RCSI's wood-panelled College Hall, with its high decorative ceiling and Minstrel's Gallery.
The contemporary artists' framed works were placed on easels around the hall, their modern styles in striking contrast to the traditional portraits on the walls.
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The show marks the culmination of an intensive 10-week mentoring programme delivered by Connections Arts Centre.
Now in its fourth year, the programme supports creative development and visibility for the artists involved.
The exhibition remains open until 3pm today (Saturday). Entry is free, but advance booking is recommended to secure a spot.
The nine artists involved this year are: Rachel Connell; Martin Carolan; Claudia Williams; Evan McLoughlin; Marta Soltysek; Pamela Kavanagh; Bearnard Durnin; Ava Lawlor and John Heavey.
Artist Evan McLoughlin from Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Artist's from left; John Heavey from Rathmines, Dublin, Rachel Connell from Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, Claudia Williams, Newport, Co Tipperary and Pamela Kavanagh, Lucan, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Artist Martin Carolan from Lucan, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Artist Rachel Connell from Castlepollard, Co Westmeath with her brother Daniel and mother Deirdre Clogher. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Artist Rachel Connell from Castlepollard, Co Westmeath. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
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