Neil O'Dwyer...Artist

Colm Tucker

neilodwyer — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:58:53 +0000

Munster rugby lost one of it’s favourite sons yesterday with the passing of Colm Tucker at the age of 59. Colm, who played for Ireland, The Lions and Munster, played a pivotal role in Munster’s legendary defeat of the All Blacks in Thomond Park in 1978, the only time that an Irish side has beaten the mighty Kiwis. May he rest in peace.

Harrington’s big 3

neilodwyer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:36:55 +0000

Irish golf had to wait 60 years (Fred Daly 1947) for a second Major golf winner, and Padraig Harrington made the breakthrough in 2007 with a victory in the British Open. He repeated this success the following year and added the US PGA to make that 3 of the best in two years. Graeme McDowell, Rory McLlroy, and Darren Clarke have since done this island proud with a Major win each, but sometimes I think that Harrington’s unique achievement is somewhat overlooked as we look to the future. Shown here is a painting of Padraig that I did two years ago to celebrate his success to date. With McLlroy’s star in the accendancy, the future of Irish golf is looking good.

Annacotty riverside mural.

neilodwyer — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:05:26 +0000

I recently completed a riverside mural in Annacotty, Limerick, for the Inland Fisheries and local Tidy Towns Committee. The mural featured some of the river wildlife, and the local 5th class from Lisnagry National School helped me complete the artwork.

Group Art Exhibition

neilodwyer — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:26:40 +0000

An art exhibition entitled ‘The Art of Rugby’ opened in Kenny’s Art Gallery in Galway, last Wednesday (August 31st) evening. Opened by former Irish International and current Connacht Coach, Eric Elwood, this mixed media group exhibition will run for the duration of the Rugby World Cup. Containing paintings, limited edition prints and some beautiful bronzes, the game of Rugby is creatively depicted in many different styles. Well worth a visit by anyone interested in the sport.

St.Vincent De Paul Church,Boston.

neilodwyer — Mon, 02 May 2011 22:22:58 +0000

I was recently sent a photograph of a gold leaf revamp that I worked on in Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, E Street, in South Boston. This was a few years ago, and I travelled to the U.S. to work on this project with my brother John who lives there. An interesting project…

Moss Keane TV Tribute

neilodwyer — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:24:14 +0000

RTE TV aired a lovely tribute documentary to the late great Moss Keane last Monday night (March 7th.) This programme, titled ‘Clock na Carn’, featured contributions from family and friends, with footage from his rugby career and interviews from the man himself. About ten minutes into the programme, my painting of Moss and the men of ’78 came up on the screen, as Mick Galway spoke about that famous Munster victory over the All Blacks. That was a really pleasant surprise, and I consider it a great honour to have some of my work associated with Moss and Munster rugby in this way……

Inclusion in Art book

neilodwyer — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:12:48 +0000

It doesn’t happen every day, but I was delighted to have one of my murals featured in a recent art publication. The book is titled ‘BY THE WAY’ (A selection of public art in Ireland), and features many beautiful photos of public sculpture from around the country. My mural is the only piece of ‘non sculpture’ featured, and is one that I did in Tipperary for local publican Lorcan Roche. As the caption that accompanies the photo says…’ Mural, O’Brien Street, Tipperary Town…Illustrates the colourful past of these premises: Formerly a supplier of seeds, fuels, general supplies, day-old chicks, and of course the customers’ favourite beverages. The mural reflects a bygone era remembered by many of its older patrons’ Congrats to author Ann Lane on a beautiful publication, and many thanks for the inclusion….

Some recent projects

neilodwyer — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:11:05 +0000

Shown here is a residential mural that I did lately for John, who is a big ’Lord of the Rings’ fan. Even though the room isn’t extra large, the mural fits right in and the scene is finished off nicely with the LOTR chess boards, laid out in the foreground.

Above is a detail from a mural that I did for the 147 Snooker Club in Wexford town. The ‘King of Clubs’ is rightly holding a snooker cue…

This is a lakeside scene for the Willowbrook Lodge Nursing Home, painted outdoors in a quite garden area.

Painted earlier this year for Declan Carr in Thurles, we must have had a premonition of the great things to come later with Tipperary’s super All-Ireland hurling success. As the caption says: ‘One will conquer all’…

No introductions necessary…..

Moss Keane: The passing of a gentleman

neilodwyer — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:45:04 +0000

It was with great sadness that we all learned of the passing of the great Moss Keane this week. I only had the pleasure of meeting him on a couple of occasions, and I won’t ever forget his friendliness and humour each time. A true gent. Sympathies to his wife Anne, daughters Sarah and Anne Marie, and all his friends and relations. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis.

Charity Auction of Print

neilodwyer — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:26:45 +0000

As referred to in my last blog, I had an online auction of one of my fully signed Munster v All Black 1978 prints for the Bike Africa charaties. This auction was a great success, and many thanks to all the bidders and visitors over the duration of the fund raising venture. Congratulations to ‘Fairplex’ who was successful with a very generous donation, which was greatly appreciated by all on the Bike Africa Team.