Fore Abbey, is a featured painting in my upcoming exhibition.

If you would like to have a look here it is https://bernicecookeartist.com/products/fore-abbey-county-westmeath-original-painting

Alternatively if you would prefer to view it in person, drop in to my next exhibition. located in the County Buildings in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. September 2023.

Did you hear about the Seven Wonders of Fore?

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The Battle of Aughrim a little village in East Galway with a massive history attached to it.

America has its Gettysburg we have the battle of Aughrim. One of Ireland's most bloodiest battles.

Who will succeed to the English Throne.

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My new collection is now complete and ready for my upcoming exhibition in June. If you would like a fancy invite please do drop me an email with your name and address and I will pop one in the post for you [email protected]

Chat to you next week!

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As the weather was so beautiful on Saturday, I downed paintbrush and paints for a few hours and we headed to the banks of the River Shannon. The youngest and the dog, water bottles, sunscreen and some treats we were ready for our adventure.

Our destination was Meelick, instead of walking the weir we decided to hike up the back of Meelick Church on the banks of the River. The grass was very long so we were lucky that we were wearing long pants and boots - not a fan of ticks!

Ireland's oldest Church by 600 years Meelick has its legends.

My Flash Sale has also started over on my website https://bernicecookeartist.com/collections/original-pen-and-watercolor-paintings 25% off on all my original art works. Ending on May the 22nd in about a week from now. Free shipping in Ireland.

My upcoming exhibition takes place from June the 26th in the Atrium Mullingar. Official opening night with refreshments and light bites and of course chats with me, is Tuesday the 27th. If you would like a nice sparkling invite please do pop me an email with your name and address to [email protected]

Chat with you next week!

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Woodlawn Estate encompassing the train station, golden mile walk and many protected structures is located 12 miles North of Ballinasloe.

You will find so much information here on times gone by https://woodlawn.galwaycommunityheritage.org/

A website full of interesting facts, stories, photos and history of a once bustling townland and large Landed Estate.

I also created a painting of Woodlawn house on how it may have looked limited prints are available here https://bernicecookeartist.com/products/woodlawn-house-co-galway-then-pen-watercolor-sketch-giclee-print-by-bernice-cooke-mounted-to-10-x-8

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A beautiful village located in East Galway.

Full of interesting and spectacular structures.

Look out for the follies, and Volunteer Arch and of course the wonderful heritage app created by the community in Lawrencetown.

https://www.lawrencetown.com/

Keep in touch, I would love to hear any suggestions you may have, any stories you would like to share https://bernicecookeartist.com/

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This week I took a spin over to Eyrecourt in County Galway. Once a bustling town of Industry now a quiet detail of its past.

Developed into a market town by the Eyre Family who were given confiscated land during Cromwell's Reign.

A patent from the Crown meant the Colonel John Eyre could erect a Castle on the Estate comprising of 30,000 acres.

The following links will show you what the Castle looked like and of course the beautiful Stairs.

https://landedestates.ie/property/872

https://www.pinterest.ie/pin/32721534782399996/

https://www.pinterest.ie/pin/32721534782400002/

Now it stands a crumbling ruin with the Staircase in crates in the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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Join me as we head to a location not too far from my doorstep.

Clontuskert Augustinian Friary.

Located of the beaten tourist path, on the road from Portumna to Ballinasloe in a place called Abbey park four miles south of Ballinasloe.

Well worth a visit for the beautiful carvings over the Doorway, the cloisters and the height of the gables, we can only imagine what it would have been like to have lived here.

Head to my website https://bernicecookeartist.com/ if you would like to keep up to date with all my goings on!

Chat to you next week!

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Clonfert Cathedral is located on the banks of the River Shannon, 9km from the town of Banagher in County Offaly.

It is of the tourist beaten track but well worth a visit.

Do allow yourself time, pack a picnic and dress for the Irish Weather.

Remember it is a place of worship and the graveyard although historic is still in use.

Original Painting available here https://bernicecookeartist.com/products/st-brendans-cathedral-clonfert-co-galway-ireland-pen-and-watercolor-original-painting

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