A Colourful War

Seán McSweeney
Synnot Place

From his studio in Ballyconnel Sligo, painter Seán McSweeney reflects on his childhood on Synnot Place, the colours of the city, 'the glimmer man', pranks, and the nightlife of religious 'hops'. A fascinating look at an oft-neglected time in Dublin life.

Clowning around - Fionn Daly Remember The Bayno - Pat Garry
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More about Seán McSweeney

Born in 1935, Seán McSweeney is one of Ireland's leading painters, specialising in landcape paintings using pure colour. He has been exhibiting since the 1960's to great acclaim. He now lives and works in Ballyconnel, Sligo, painting in a refurbished primary school. His work can be found in many public collections such as Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane; Trinity College, Dublin; Sligo Museum & Art Gallery; Ulster Museum and Dublin City University.