Illuminating Laois: an enlightening presentation on the stained glass of County Laois by Christy Cunniffe
Thursday 22nd May, 3pm
Portlaoise Library
As part of its events for Bealtaine Portlaoise Library will host a talk by Dr Christy Cunniffe on the stained glass of County Laois. This richly illustrated talk will look at the wealth of ecclesiastical stained-glass windows by renowned practitioners such as An Túr Gloine, Earley and Co, Harry Clarke Studios and several others.
The talk will cover not just the subject of the stained glass itself, but also the range of Christian iconography contained within these beautiful works of art. Also examined will be the sources of funding, whereby these expensive works of art found their way to the villages and towns of rural Ireland.
Christy Cunniffe, has worked for many years as Galway Co Council Community Archaeologist. He has published numerous articles and publications on local history and archaeology, including co-writing a publication on the ecclesiastical heritage of Co Galway.
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