"An Spideog i lár an Gheimhridh" (A Robin in the midst of Winter) by Nuala Holloway - Oil on Board
Painted on 3 December 2016, this painting celebrates the work and life of the Irish language poet Seán Ó Riordáin who was born on this day 100 years ago. He died on 21 February 1977. His first collection of poems "Eireball Spideoige" (A Robin's Tail) was first published in 1952.
National coverage in the Sunday Independent and regional coverage in the Dun Laoghaire Gazette from Nuala Holloway's 'Reflections' exhibition, held at Airfield House, Dundrum, Co. Dublin in December 2007 and launched by journalist and Senator Eoghan Harris.
Regional media coverage in Westmeath's Athlone Advertiser on 23 March 2012 about Nuala Holloway's life and career as an artist, teacher, model, actress and former Miss Ireland. The article also draws attention to the letter of thanks Nuala received from US President Barack Obama for her Oil on Canvas painting "Famine Ship - Jeanie Johnston". The painting was accepted by the US Embassy in Dublin as a gift for the US President on his first official state visit to Ireland in 2011
"Fractured Lillies - 1916" by Nuala Holloway - Oil on Canvas
This painting is a homage to the seven executed leaders of the 1916 Rising who signed the Proclamation. The lily, a symbol of hope and life is used to commemorate each young man who died in their fight for an independent Ireland.
Regional media coverage in Westmeath's Athlone Advertiser on 23 March 2012 when Nuala Holloway received a letter of thanks from US President Barack Obama for her Oil on Canvas painting "Famine Ship - Jeanie Johnston". The painting was accepted by the US Embassy in Dublin as a gift for the US President on his first official state visit to Ireland in 2011 www.nualaholloway.com Photo: Ivor Casey