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Susan MacWilliam has held a fascination with how humans have sought to document and quantify the spirit realm. Historical texts from her research are presented alongside other objects in her vitrine sculpture 'From the Artist's Library' (2025).
January 31, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Susan MacWilliam has held a fascination with how humans have sought to document and quantify the spirit realm. Historical texts from her research are presented alongside other objects in her vitrine sculpture 'From the Artist's Library' (2025).
Susan MacWilliam’s vitrine sculpture ‘The
Three Arts Club with Fifty-Six Telepaths’ (2025) takes
its name from a twentieth-century group that supported
young women in practising the ‘three arts’: music,
drama, and painting.
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Limerick Arts Office.
Three Arts Club with Fifty-Six Telepaths’ (2025) takes
its name from a twentieth-century group that supported
young women in practising the ‘three arts’: music,
drama, and painting.
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Limerick Arts Office.
January 31, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Susan MacWilliam’s vitrine sculpture ‘The
Three Arts Club with Fifty-Six Telepaths’ (2025) takes
its name from a twentieth-century group that supported
young women in practising the ‘three arts’: music,
drama, and painting.
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Limerick Arts Office.
Three Arts Club with Fifty-Six Telepaths’ (2025) takes
its name from a twentieth-century group that supported
young women in practising the ‘three arts’: music,
drama, and painting.
Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Limerick Arts Office.
Join Our Team!
Ormston House is seeking a Front of House Assistant through the Community Employment Scheme. The role is now open for applications on the Jobs Ireland website.
The deadline to apply is Friday 6 March 2026.
Ormston House is seeking a Front of House Assistant through the Community Employment Scheme. The role is now open for applications on the Jobs Ireland website.
The deadline to apply is Friday 6 March 2026.
January 30, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Join Our Team!
Ormston House is seeking a Front of House Assistant through the Community Employment Scheme. The role is now open for applications on the Jobs Ireland website.
The deadline to apply is Friday 6 March 2026.
Ormston House is seeking a Front of House Assistant through the Community Employment Scheme. The role is now open for applications on the Jobs Ireland website.
The deadline to apply is Friday 6 March 2026.
For ‘Séance Room, 1931’ (2025), Susan MacWilliam has hand-stitched the diagram of the provisional laboratory devised by Dr. T. G. and Lillian Hamilton to study psychic phenomena.
‘Séance Room, 1931’ can be seen as part of MacWilliam's solo exhibition 'Table Turning' until Saturday, 21 February.
‘Séance Room, 1931’ can be seen as part of MacWilliam's solo exhibition 'Table Turning' until Saturday, 21 February.
January 24, 2026 at 12:31 PM
For ‘Séance Room, 1931’ (2025), Susan MacWilliam has hand-stitched the diagram of the provisional laboratory devised by Dr. T. G. and Lillian Hamilton to study psychic phenomena.
‘Séance Room, 1931’ can be seen as part of MacWilliam's solo exhibition 'Table Turning' until Saturday, 21 February.
‘Séance Room, 1931’ can be seen as part of MacWilliam's solo exhibition 'Table Turning' until Saturday, 21 February.
'Table Turning', a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam, continues until 21 February.
Our opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 12–6pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.
'Table Turning' is supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Limerick Arts Office.
Image by Jed Niezgoda.
Our opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 12–6pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.
'Table Turning' is supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Limerick Arts Office.
Image by Jed Niezgoda.
January 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM
'Table Turning', a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam, continues until 21 February.
Our opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 12–6pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.
'Table Turning' is supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Limerick Arts Office.
Image by Jed Niezgoda.
Our opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 12–6pm. Admission is free and all are welcome.
'Table Turning' is supported by The Arts Council of Ireland and Limerick Arts Office.
Image by Jed Niezgoda.
'Book Reader with Leaves' (2025) by Susan MacWilliam has been informed by the interior of Ormston House and its pillar capitals.
These sculptures suggest the book as a form of technology that allows intellectual exchange from one person to another, a metaphor for telepathy.
These sculptures suggest the book as a form of technology that allows intellectual exchange from one person to another, a metaphor for telepathy.
December 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
'Book Reader with Leaves' (2025) by Susan MacWilliam has been informed by the interior of Ormston House and its pillar capitals.
These sculptures suggest the book as a form of technology that allows intellectual exchange from one person to another, a metaphor for telepathy.
These sculptures suggest the book as a form of technology that allows intellectual exchange from one person to another, a metaphor for telepathy.
Thank you to all who joined us for the opening of 'Table Turning', a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam.
The exhibition is open Wednesday to Saturday, 12–6pm until the gallery closes to the public at 6pm on 13 December. Our office will remain open until Christmas week.
The exhibition is open Wednesday to Saturday, 12–6pm until the gallery closes to the public at 6pm on 13 December. Our office will remain open until Christmas week.
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Thank you to all who joined us for the opening of 'Table Turning', a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam.
The exhibition is open Wednesday to Saturday, 12–6pm until the gallery closes to the public at 6pm on 13 December. Our office will remain open until Christmas week.
The exhibition is open Wednesday to Saturday, 12–6pm until the gallery closes to the public at 6pm on 13 December. Our office will remain open until Christmas week.
In 'Dancing Invisibilities', five dance artists will “reveal impulses, images, and fragments of stories as they emerge through the density and porosity of their bodies".
Join us for this performance by The Parsley Collective on 6 December at 7pm. Booking is not required.
Join us for this performance by The Parsley Collective on 6 December at 7pm. Booking is not required.
November 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In 'Dancing Invisibilities', five dance artists will “reveal impulses, images, and fragments of stories as they emerge through the density and porosity of their bodies".
Join us for this performance by The Parsley Collective on 6 December at 7pm. Booking is not required.
Join us for this performance by The Parsley Collective on 6 December at 7pm. Booking is not required.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Gleo, our concert series of ambient and experimental music.
We are grateful to Ian Lynch, George Brennan, Bea Brennan, @dunksunk.bsky.social, Jasmine Wood, and everyone else who made the events possible.
We are grateful to Ian Lynch, George Brennan, Bea Brennan, @dunksunk.bsky.social, Jasmine Wood, and everyone else who made the events possible.
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Gleo, our concert series of ambient and experimental music.
We are grateful to Ian Lynch, George Brennan, Bea Brennan, @dunksunk.bsky.social, Jasmine Wood, and everyone else who made the events possible.
We are grateful to Ian Lynch, George Brennan, Bea Brennan, @dunksunk.bsky.social, Jasmine Wood, and everyone else who made the events possible.
Ormston House invites you to the opening of 'Table Turning', a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam, on Thursday, 20 November from 7–9pm.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
November 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Ormston House invites you to the opening of 'Table Turning', a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam, on Thursday, 20 November from 7–9pm.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Last month, we unveiled our Hollywood Star for Constance Smith.
Supported through Creative Ireland and created by our Artist-in-Residence Mary Conroy, 'A Star For Connie' is the first piece of public sculpture dedicated to any woman in Limerick city.
Images by Shane Vaughan.
Supported through Creative Ireland and created by our Artist-in-Residence Mary Conroy, 'A Star For Connie' is the first piece of public sculpture dedicated to any woman in Limerick city.
Images by Shane Vaughan.
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Last month, we unveiled our Hollywood Star for Constance Smith.
Supported through Creative Ireland and created by our Artist-in-Residence Mary Conroy, 'A Star For Connie' is the first piece of public sculpture dedicated to any woman in Limerick city.
Images by Shane Vaughan.
Supported through Creative Ireland and created by our Artist-in-Residence Mary Conroy, 'A Star For Connie' is the first piece of public sculpture dedicated to any woman in Limerick city.
Images by Shane Vaughan.
Last week, we launched 'Scene of the Myth' by Sarah Pierce, who joined us for an event with Roy Claire Potter, Nathan O'Donnell, and our Artistic Director Pádraic E. Moore.
This new book is comprised of thirteen works from her exhibition 'Sarah Pierce: Scene of the Myth'.
Images by Shane Vaughan.
This new book is comprised of thirteen works from her exhibition 'Sarah Pierce: Scene of the Myth'.
Images by Shane Vaughan.
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Last week, we launched 'Scene of the Myth' by Sarah Pierce, who joined us for an event with Roy Claire Potter, Nathan O'Donnell, and our Artistic Director Pádraic E. Moore.
This new book is comprised of thirteen works from her exhibition 'Sarah Pierce: Scene of the Myth'.
Images by Shane Vaughan.
This new book is comprised of thirteen works from her exhibition 'Sarah Pierce: Scene of the Myth'.
Images by Shane Vaughan.
'Bíodh Orm Anocht' has completed its run. Thank you to the artists, EVA International, and all who came to see the exhibition.
Ormston House is now temporarily closed to the public. We will reopen on 20 November with a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam. Full details to follow.
Ormston House is now temporarily closed to the public. We will reopen on 20 November with a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam. Full details to follow.
October 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
'Bíodh Orm Anocht' has completed its run. Thank you to the artists, EVA International, and all who came to see the exhibition.
Ormston House is now temporarily closed to the public. We will reopen on 20 November with a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam. Full details to follow.
Ormston House is now temporarily closed to the public. We will reopen on 20 November with a solo exhibition by Susan MacWilliam. Full details to follow.
Kiera O'Toole has translated Limerick city's 'spatialised emotions' – "the affective qualities that diffuse space" – into her topographical drawing 'Affective Cartography: Limerick'.
This and other works can be seen as part of our group exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht'.
This and other works can be seen as part of our group exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht'.
October 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Kiera O'Toole has translated Limerick city's 'spatialised emotions' – "the affective qualities that diffuse space" – into her topographical drawing 'Affective Cartography: Limerick'.
This and other works can be seen as part of our group exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht'.
This and other works can be seen as part of our group exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht'.
We are delighted to launch 'Scene of the Myth', a catalogue of thirteen works by Sarah Pierce.
These artworks are presented alongside a selection of texts relating to former iterations, including writings by the artist.
These artworks are presented alongside a selection of texts relating to former iterations, including writings by the artist.
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We are delighted to launch 'Scene of the Myth', a catalogue of thirteen works by Sarah Pierce.
These artworks are presented alongside a selection of texts relating to former iterations, including writings by the artist.
These artworks are presented alongside a selection of texts relating to former iterations, including writings by the artist.
Seán Hannan’s work explores how forgotten voices and rituals can echo into the future, both through unstable technologies and systems of collaboration.
Using archival fragments from autobiographical memories, Hannan’s artworks reflect obsolescence and poetic instability.
Using archival fragments from autobiographical memories, Hannan’s artworks reflect obsolescence and poetic instability.
October 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Seán Hannan’s work explores how forgotten voices and rituals can echo into the future, both through unstable technologies and systems of collaboration.
Using archival fragments from autobiographical memories, Hannan’s artworks reflect obsolescence and poetic instability.
Using archival fragments from autobiographical memories, Hannan’s artworks reflect obsolescence and poetic instability.
Ormston House Artist-in-Residence Mary Conroy has created a Hollywood Star for Constance Smith.
Connie’s star is the first piece of sculpture dedicated to any woman in Limerick city.
The sculpture will be unveiled in Limerick’s People's Park on 9 October at 1pm.
Image courtesy of Liam Bluett.
Connie’s star is the first piece of sculpture dedicated to any woman in Limerick city.
The sculpture will be unveiled in Limerick’s People's Park on 9 October at 1pm.
Image courtesy of Liam Bluett.
October 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Ormston House Artist-in-Residence Mary Conroy has created a Hollywood Star for Constance Smith.
Connie’s star is the first piece of sculpture dedicated to any woman in Limerick city.
The sculpture will be unveiled in Limerick’s People's Park on 9 October at 1pm.
Image courtesy of Liam Bluett.
Connie’s star is the first piece of sculpture dedicated to any woman in Limerick city.
The sculpture will be unveiled in Limerick’s People's Park on 9 October at 1pm.
Image courtesy of Liam Bluett.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for 'In Touch With Horses'. It was a pleasure to host Laura Ní Fhlaibhín and Muriel Foxton for the evening.
Works by Ní Fhlaibhín can be seen in our group exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht', developed in collaboration with EVA International.
Works by Ní Fhlaibhín can be seen in our group exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht', developed in collaboration with EVA International.
October 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for 'In Touch With Horses'. It was a pleasure to host Laura Ní Fhlaibhín and Muriel Foxton for the evening.
Works by Ní Fhlaibhín can be seen in our group exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht', developed in collaboration with EVA International.
Works by Ní Fhlaibhín can be seen in our group exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht', developed in collaboration with EVA International.
Gleo returns for its second edition on 31 October and 1 November.
Marking Samhain, the concert series invites the public to Ormston House to gather and listen together. This edition features three acts with distinct approaches to sonic experimentation.
Marking Samhain, the concert series invites the public to Ormston House to gather and listen together. This edition features three acts with distinct approaches to sonic experimentation.
October 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Gleo returns for its second edition on 31 October and 1 November.
Marking Samhain, the concert series invites the public to Ormston House to gather and listen together. This edition features three acts with distinct approaches to sonic experimentation.
Marking Samhain, the concert series invites the public to Ormston House to gather and listen together. This edition features three acts with distinct approaches to sonic experimentation.
'Memory of a Free Festival' is a touring exhibition and event programme presented by Ormston House, featuring artworks by Orla Barry, Brian Duggan, and Alanna O'Kelly.
Launching in spring of 2026, our project draws on the 1978–1981 Anti-Nuclear festivals at Carnsore Point.
Launching in spring of 2026, our project draws on the 1978–1981 Anti-Nuclear festivals at Carnsore Point.
October 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
'Memory of a Free Festival' is a touring exhibition and event programme presented by Ormston House, featuring artworks by Orla Barry, Brian Duggan, and Alanna O'Kelly.
Launching in spring of 2026, our project draws on the 1978–1981 Anti-Nuclear festivals at Carnsore Point.
Launching in spring of 2026, our project draws on the 1978–1981 Anti-Nuclear festivals at Carnsore Point.
We are now past the halfway point of 'Bíodh Orm Anocht', a group exhibition featuring Seán Hannan, Laura Ní Fhlaibhín, Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh, and Kiera O’Toole. The exhibition remains open until 26 October.
We would like to thank all who have come to see the exhibition so far.
We would like to thank all who have come to see the exhibition so far.
September 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We are now past the halfway point of 'Bíodh Orm Anocht', a group exhibition featuring Seán Hannan, Laura Ní Fhlaibhín, Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh, and Kiera O’Toole. The exhibition remains open until 26 October.
We would like to thank all who have come to see the exhibition so far.
We would like to thank all who have come to see the exhibition so far.
Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh's mixed-media practice explores the embodiment of personal loss.
His works 'Speculative massage tools for a family of Donkeys', 'Caoimhín', and 'An Loch Fada Thoir' can be seen as part of our exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht'.
His works 'Speculative massage tools for a family of Donkeys', 'Caoimhín', and 'An Loch Fada Thoir' can be seen as part of our exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht'.
September 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh's mixed-media practice explores the embodiment of personal loss.
His works 'Speculative massage tools for a family of Donkeys', 'Caoimhín', and 'An Loch Fada Thoir' can be seen as part of our exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht'.
His works 'Speculative massage tools for a family of Donkeys', 'Caoimhín', and 'An Loch Fada Thoir' can be seen as part of our exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht'.
Have your say on the future of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme!
The pilot scheme has been shown to support financial stability and creative freedom for artists, and it must be retained and expanded.
The pilot scheme has been shown to support financial stability and creative freedom for artists, and it must be retained and expanded.
September 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Have your say on the future of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme!
The pilot scheme has been shown to support financial stability and creative freedom for artists, and it must be retained and expanded.
The pilot scheme has been shown to support financial stability and creative freedom for artists, and it must be retained and expanded.
Laura Ní Fhlaibhín has co-authored sculptures with ponies Bob and Alannah from the Festina Lente equine therapy centre. These works will feature in our exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht'. 🐴
Developed in collaboration with EVA International, this exhibition opens on Friday, 29 August at 12pm.
Developed in collaboration with EVA International, this exhibition opens on Friday, 29 August at 12pm.
August 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Laura Ní Fhlaibhín has co-authored sculptures with ponies Bob and Alannah from the Festina Lente equine therapy centre. These works will feature in our exhibition 'Bíodh Orm Anocht'. 🐴
Developed in collaboration with EVA International, this exhibition opens on Friday, 29 August at 12pm.
Developed in collaboration with EVA International, this exhibition opens on Friday, 29 August at 12pm.
Ormston House in collaboration with EVA International presents 'Bíodh Orm Anocht', a group exhibition featuring works by Seán Hannan, Laura Ní Fhlaibhín, Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh, and Kiera O'Toole.
The exhibition will run from 29 August to 26 October.
The exhibition will run from 29 August to 26 October.
August 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Ormston House in collaboration with EVA International presents 'Bíodh Orm Anocht', a group exhibition featuring works by Seán Hannan, Laura Ní Fhlaibhín, Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh, and Kiera O'Toole.
The exhibition will run from 29 August to 26 October.
The exhibition will run from 29 August to 26 October.