Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Declan Bree with Spanish Armada Ireland committee – photo Charlie Brady
The programme for Remembering the Armada, which will take place 19-22 September 2024, took place at the Hamilton Gallery in Sligo on Saturday last. This event also featured the launch of ‘Tide & Ties’, an art exhibition inspired by the Spanish Armada and featuring artists from Spain, Ireland, England and Norway. Aideen Connolly, Martina Hamilton, Maeve Gillard, Lisa Gingles, Unni Mona Kristoffersen, Xavi Muñoz, Emma Stroude all exhibited their work, which will remain on display until October 12th next.
Here are a selection of photos from the launch – photos by Charlie Brady Photography.
Audience at launch of Tide & Ties – photo Charlie Brady
Micheál Ó Domhnaill MC for the launch of Remembering the Armada – photo Charlie Brady
Some of the artists involved with Councillor Declan Bree – photo Charlie Brady
Artist Martina Hamilton addresses the launch – photo Charlie Brady
Marie Casserly and Eddie O’Gorman of Spanish Armada Ireland – photo Charlie Brady
Artist Maeve Gillard with her work – photo Charlie Brady
Poet Winifred McNulty and her husband Larry Masterson – photo Charlie Brady
Eddie O’Gorman, Chair of Spanish Armada Ireland, with Councillor Declan Bree, Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council – photo Charlie Brady
Artist Aideen Connolly with husband John and daughter Ailbhe – photo Charlie Brady
Artist Lisa Gingles and guest – photo Charlie Brady
Artist Emma Stroude with Eddie O’Gorman – photo Charlie Brady
Poets Winifred McNulty and Malcolm Hamilton – photo Charlie Brady
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