Damer House Gallery

27/05/2026

https://www.offalyexpress.ie/whats-on/special-screening-of-rootstock-at-roscreas-black-mills-8640764

Rootstock is a 2024 documentary film directed by Therry Rudin of Damer House Gallery in Roscrea

25/05/2026

Celebrate Bealtaine in Roscrea with us on Saturday next 30 May with a special screening of Rootstock The making of The School of Hibernia (after Raphael) 2024. The documentary film directed by Therry Rudin that follows the Irish feminist art collective Na Cailleacha as they create a large-scale artistic project titled "The School of Hibernia”. It shows the artists as they embark on a bold artistic experiment: reimagining Raphael’s renowned composition entirely through the presence and perspective of women. In their recreation, the male figures of the original painting are replaced by leading Irish women from a range of disciplines, while Raphael’s spatial design and narrative structure remain faithfully intact. The result is a powerful re-enactment that challenges historical viewpoints and asserts a contemporary female vision at a time when women’s rights remain under pressure. The music for the work was composed by the accomplished jazz pianist, saxophonist, lyricist and arranger, Carole Nelson. The film will be followed by Therry Rudin and Carole Nelson in conversation.
Time & Date: Saturday 30 May 3pm-5pm Venue: The Black Mills Roscrea
To register for this free event go to https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/special-screening-rootstock-2024-tickets-1987818068353?aff=oddtdtcreatoror email [email protected]

13/05/2026

The 2026 Tipperary Bealtaine Festival continues!

📅 May 1st – 31st
🎟️ Free Events

Have you checked out our programme of events?
The full programme of events can be viewed at www.tipperarycoco.ie/arts-and-culture or pick up a brochure from your local library.

Here's some highlights:
📆 Thursday 21st May
📍Junction Platform Showgrounds Shopping Centre
🕰️ 3:30pm
Won’t Be Told!’ by Tumble Circus, hosted by Clonmel Junction Arts Festival presented in association with Age & Opportunity as part of the Bealtaine Festival, is a rebellious circus adventure that rages against the dying of the light.

📆 Friday 29th May
📍&7s Gallery, Davis St, Tipperary Town
🕰️ 7:30pm - Sounding Images exhibition opening

📆 Saturday 30th May
📍The Black Mills Roscrea
🕰️ 3-5.30pm- Damer House Gallery and Tipperary Bealtaine present a special screening, Rootstock: The Making of The School of Hibernia (after Raphael) 2024. The film will be followed by Therry Rudin & Carole Nielson in conversation

Bealtaine Festival Tipperary County Council

12/05/2026

Last Call for Homeland 2026. Deadline 5pm this Thursday 14th May 2026.

20/04/2026

Looking forward to this upcoming solo exhibition by Sheila Hough in Mountrath. 'The Bog Gothic: Primeval Place, The Contested Ground' at The Gallery of Divine Inspiration, Bloom HQ, Mountrath, Co. Laois. The Exhibition is curated by Kevin McCann and will be opened by the Art Historian Kate Walsh of Damer House Gallery. Sheila exhibted with us in Damer House Gallery in the group exhibition 'Local Exoctic' with Tina Claffey Photography and Hanna
Van Aelst in 2024.

The opening of the exhibition takes place on May 1st at 7-9pm and will run until May 31st. All welcome.

16/04/2026

Bealtaine in Roscrea
Special screening:, Rootstock

Damer House, Roscrea and Tipperary Bealtaine are delighted to screen Rootstock: The making of The School of Hibernia (after Raphael) 2024 as part of this year’s Tipperary Bealtaine Festival.
Rootstock is a documentary film directed by Therry Rudin that follows the Irish feminist art collective Na Cailleacha as they create a large-scale artistic project titled "The School of Hibernia”. It shows the artists as they embark on a reimagining of Raphael’s famous composition through the presence and perspective of women. The male figures of the original painting are replaced by leading Irish women from a range of disciplines, while Raphael’s spatial design and narrative structure remains intact. It is a powerful re-enactment that challenges historical viewpoints asserting a contemporary female vision at a time when women’s rights remain under pressure. The music for the work was composed by the renowned jazz pianist, saxophonist, lyricist and arranger, Carole Nelson..

The film will be followed by Therry Rudin and Carole Nelson in conversation.

Saturday 30 May 3pm-5.30pm

The Black Mills, Roscrea

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of film and discussion. This is a FREE event but booking is required. All are welcome. Book here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/special-screening-rootstock-2024-tickets-1987818068353?aff=oddtdtcreator

Therry Rudin Tipperary Arts Office

14/04/2026

Please share: Call for Submissions – HOMELAND PROJECTION 2026
Damer House Gallery, in collaboration with Barcelona Loop Festival, invites artists to submit contemporary video/film works on the theme “Warrior.”

Inspired by Patricia Hurl’s Warrior series, this year’s programme will showcase 3–5 Irish and international artists, plus one invited artist from Barcelona. Selected works will be screened in Damer House Gallery (Sept 2026), Culture Night, and Barcelona Loop (Nov 2026).

📩 Submit: 550‑word proposal + 4 stills
🎞 Film length: under 9 minutes (max 10)
⏰ Deadline: Thursday 14 May 2026, 5pm
📮 Email: [email protected]
📍 Post: Silverbarn Studios, Ballybritt, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, E34XW71

This year's selectors are independent curators, Àngels Garcia, Natalia Foguet, Barcelona & Educator David Quinn, Institute of Art Design and Technology, Dunlaoghaire, Dublin Ireland. Project curator and advisor to selectors, Therry Rudin.

Pre-selectors Gillian Boardman artist and Occupational Therapist, Kate Walsh, Art-Historian, Joel Kobel, Board of Directors Damer House Gallery and Jennie Doherty.

01/01/2026

25/09/2025

Culture Night in Damer House Gallery

On Culture Night, Friday 19th September, Damer House Gallery and Roscrea Community Action Group came together to celebrate Culture Night in Damer House. The evening featured Beyond The Frame, with artists Áine Ryan and Jenny Fox. Through a selection of their works, both artists presented the themes that inspire their practice, followed by a facilitated discussion that offered audiences a deeper understanding of their approaches and artistic journeys.
This was followed by Roscrea Community Action Group’s official launch of the town’s new website, visitroscrea.ie. Designed as a user-friendly hub for residents, businesses, and visitors, the website provides a comprehensive local directory, school and club listings, details on amenities, local services, and upcoming events. Visitors can also explore Roscrea’s rich historical heritage online.
Photos: Therry Ruddin

22/09/2025

Homeland 2025
Join us in Damer House Gallery on Saturday September 27 at 3.30pm for the annual Homeland video art exhibition. This year, the exhibition will be opened by Johanne Mullen Curator of Collection IMMA, Modern Museum of Art Dublin. This year's theme is ‘ábhar dóchais’ Hope, strength and ‘there is hope’ Looking forward to seeing you there.