Ballymote and Tubbercurry Community Libraries are delighted to announce that they are hosting the Casimir Markievicz panel exhibition produced by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin, recently displayed at the Royal Irish Academy.

The exhibition explores the life and art of Casimir Markievicz and reflects the strong cultural connections between Ireland and Poland.  We look forward to welcoming visitors to experience this unique and engaging showcase.

Ballymote Community Library: 3^rd March – 28^th March

Tubbercurry Community Library: 31^st March – 24^th April

When in Ballymote Community Library the exhibition is displayed in a multi-purpose room.  To avoid disappointment, we advise visitors to contact ballymotelibrary@sligococo.ie or 0719111669 to ensure the room will be available.

From the Royal Irish Academy website:

“In Ireland, the name ‘Markievicz’ immediately conjures the figure of Constance Markievicz, Irish revolutionary heroine. This travelling panel exhibition explores the artistic life and work of her Polish husband, Casimir Markievicz (1874-1932) – painter, playwright, and larger-than-life personality – and his place in Dublin’s bohemian circles on the eve of the Revolution.

The panel exhibition brings together compelling examples of Casimir’s art along with artefacts and photographs, drawn from major public and private collections in Ireland and Poland, bringing Casimir back into the frame of Dublin on the eve of Revolution. These include works from the National Gallery of Ireland, National Library of Ireland, National Museum of Ireland, Office of Public Works, Hugh Lane Gallery, Crawford Gallery, The Model in Sligo, and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland; as well as from private collections including Lissadell House, United Arts Club, and Sir Josslyn Gore-Booth.”