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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Exhibition continues from 23/01/2026 to 20/02/2026.
Let me tell you a story… mice will dance, plates will be wiped with a cat’s tail, and people will eat goosegrass. Combining the natural, the unnatural, and the supernatural; the inherent weirdness of Irish seanfhocail is often overlooked. Humans interact with animals, animals interact with each other, and plants become entangled with humans.
The screenprints, drawings, and sculptures in this exhibition are part of a body of work created by Emily McGardle over the past three years. This work reflects the strong visual imagery present in seanfhocail while highlighting the connection between people, nature, and the Irish language.
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The Ramelton Art Group, founded by Mary Lynch in 2019, meets weekly in Ramelton Town Hall, where creativity and community come together.
Working mainly in oil on canvas, the group’s exhibition also includes a selection of pastel works. The paintings range from realistic to abstract, capturing landscapes and skyscapes that stretch from Donegal to Cork — scenes that have sparked both imagination and emotion among the artists.
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Join us for the opening of Parallel Lands, an exhibition that brings together new works by Newfoundland artists Michael Flaherty, Susan Furneaux, and Kym Greeley, curated by Philippa Jones. This exhibition is part of the international partnership between Artlink (Donegal, Ireland) and CRUX (Newfoundland, Canada), exploring the deep connections between Ireland and Newfoundland — lands divided by the Atlantic, yet bound by parallel histories of settlement, loss, resilience, and belonging.
Through ceramics, fibre, and sculptural works, the artists respond to their residencies in Ireland, where they gathered stories, materials, and inspiration.
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The Ramelton Art Group, founded by Mary Lynch in 2019, meets weekly in Ramelton Town Hall, where creativity and community come together.
Working mainly in oil on canvas, the group’s exhibition also includes a selection of pastel works. The paintings range from realistic to abstract, capturing landscapes and skyscapes that stretch from Donegal to Cork — scenes that have sparked both imagination and emotion among the artists.
Read more →
Join us for the opening of Parallel Lands, an exhibition that brings together new works by Newfoundland artists Michael Flaherty, Susan Furneaux, and Kym Greeley, curated by Philippa Jones. This exhibition is part of the international partnership between Artlink (Donegal, Ireland) and CRUX (Newfoundland, Canada), exploring the deep connections between Ireland and Newfoundland — lands divided by the Atlantic, yet bound by parallel histories of settlement, loss, resilience, and belonging.
Through ceramics, fibre, and sculptural works, the artists respond to their residencies in Ireland, where they gathered stories, materials, and inspiration.
Read more →
Exhibition continues from 23/01/2026 to 20/02/2026.
Let me tell you a story… mice will dance, plates will be wiped with a cat’s tail, and people will eat goosegrass. Combining the natural, the unnatural, and the supernatural; the inherent weirdness of Irish seanfhocail is often overlooked. Humans interact with animals, animals interact with each other, and plants become entangled with humans.
The screenprints, drawings, and sculptures in this exhibition are part of a body of work created by Emily McGardle over the past three years. This work reflects the strong visual imagery present in seanfhocail while highlighting the connection between people, nature, and the Irish language.
Read more →
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.
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