Seamus Heaney

We are all deeply saddened today to hear the news that Seamus Heaney has passed away. It’s not often that one can say they’ve had the pleasure of spending an hour in the company of one of the legendary figures of Irish literature. However that honour was mine last year

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Yeast, Yeats and Yoga: Creative Camp is over. We asked Laura McGowan what went down

‘We’ve had a fantastic few days here at The Model. There have been warrior poses, sticky dough and cats dancing to the radio. We’ve stretched and kneaded dough, making rectangle oval and square shapes. We made yummy bread and scrumptious pizza. We stretched and strengthened our muscles with the Swan

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room @ The Model

Deirdre Houston torn and fragmented An exhibition of oil paintings and collage work room@The Model 1 – 30 August 2013

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The Model Talk Series: Tilo Schulz

Weds Jul. 24 at 2pm The Space Between- Art, Audience, Poetry and Metaphor ‘Monthly talks at The Model where artists in residence, writers, curators or individuals of varied backgrounds collaborating with The Model deliver engaged and informal discussions.’ Tilo Schulz discusses the multiple strategies he uses, to create a context

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‘Class’ Room @ The Model

Three resident artists from the Model are creating a site-specific installation exploring notions of memory and emotion. Using archival records and material the work references the buildings original function as a national school. July 2nd- July 31st 2013 Clea van der Grijn Sure Morris Rian King

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Ambient, Alternative, and Electronic Band to Launch Album in Sligo

The Model is proud to present one of Ireland’s most intriguing fresh acts of 2013 to Sligo for an extraordinary night of visuals and electronic alternative beats. Halves are an ambient/alternative/electronic band based in Dublin who last performed at Forbidden Fruits Festival in the heart of Dublin. ‘Boa Howl’ is

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