Discover what’s on in the rest of Ulster for visual arts with our insider guide: explore contemporary exhibitions at Letterkenny’s Regional Cultural Centre and immersive gallery shows at Donegal’s bustling art studios; join the renowned Donegal Open Studios trail to meet local painters and sculptors in their creative spaces; hone your skills in Cavan with hands-on printmaking and ceramics workshops at Bluestacks Studios; and wander Monaghan’s sculpture trails and pop-up street-art festivals in the town centre. From curator-led tours at Cavan County Museum’s seasonal exhibits to artist-talk series in Monaghan’s Garage Studios, our roundup brings you weekly updates on gallery openings, limited-edition craft fairs, and collaborative installation projects across Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan. Perfect for collectors, creators, and culture seekers, stay ahead with early-bird tickets to specialist masterclasses and exclusive “behind-the-canvas” events. Elevate your artistic calendar today with our all-in-one “What’s On in Ulster” visual arts resource—your gateway to Ireland’s hidden creative gems.
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Portraits of Herstory is an exhibition celebrating extraordinary women whose contributions have been downplayed, overlooked, forgotten, or erased from history. Through a series of mixed-media portraits, this collection honours and retells the stories of remarkable women who defied convention, broke barriers, and changed the world.
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Our latest temporary exhibition is a unique exhibition of 25 paintings, created by pupils of Ballymore National School, Ballymór, Dunfanaghy who have painted the Universe Story in a most colourful and imaginative way.
With the guidance of their Principal Ms Caft Ní Chuireaín and teaching staff, they developed their ideas and increased their knowledge about the beginning of our Universe and how it has developed over time. They learned that the Earth is part of an immense universe and how our human family developed very gradually in close relation with all other creatures.
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Exhibition continues from 20/01/2026 to 28/02/2026.
Mná Port Mhaise is a collective of women who meet weekly at Ionad Phobal Machaire Rabhartaigh to explore creativity and community through artmaking.
For this exhibition, the group presents a series of works developed through three interconnected projects. The first features two large collaborative panels, each reflecting personal responses to the artists’ surrounding environments. The second project takes the form of fabric collages on A3 panels, inspired by memories of family homes. The final element explores weaving and stitching, using leftover yarn to create works that celebrate upcycling, resourcefulness, and the beauty of handmade craft.
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Exhibition continues from 31/01/2026 to 14/03/2026.
This major retrospective celebrates over 40 years of work by acclaimed press photographer Declan Doherty, whose images have powerfully documented life across Donegal through his role at the Donegal News.
The exhibition includes more than 400 photographs, presented both digitally and in print, capturing moments from 1980 to 2023. Many feature the people and everyday events that define the county’s character and community.
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Exhibition continues from 20/01/2026 to 28/02/2026.
Mná Port Mhaise is a collective of women who meet weekly at Ionad Phobal Machaire Rabhartaigh to explore creativity and community through artmaking.
For this exhibition, the group presents a series of works developed through three interconnected projects. The first features two large collaborative panels, each reflecting personal responses to the artists’ surrounding environments. The second project takes the form of fabric collages on A3 panels, inspired by memories of family homes. The final element explores weaving and stitching, using leftover yarn to create works that celebrate upcycling, resourcefulness, and the beauty of handmade craft.
Read more →
Our latest temporary exhibition is a unique exhibition of 25 paintings, created by pupils of Ballymore National School, Ballymór, Dunfanaghy who have painted the Universe Story in a most colourful and imaginative way.
With the guidance of their Principal Ms Caft Ní Chuireaín and teaching staff, they developed their ideas and increased their knowledge about the beginning of our Universe and how it has developed over time. They learned that the Earth is part of an immense universe and how our human family developed very gradually in close relation with all other creatures.
Read more →
