Michael is a renowned artist who hails from Dublin but now calls Lahinch his home.

Michael came to prominence when he was appointed by the Irish Government as the official artist for the historic Royal visit of Queen Elizabeth to Ireland.

Indeed, three of his paintings hang in Buckingham Palace.

Michael has been commissioned by Aercap, the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, to help celebrate 50 years of flight on canvas.

To discuss this further, Michael Hanrahan joined Alan Morrissey in-studio.