The completion of the first phase of restoration works to the Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh, Co. Cork was marked on 20th June by a gathering of IGS members from the United Stares and across Ireland. These works were undertaken through the great generosity of American supporters of the IGS and saw the reinstatement of a magnificent roof lantern in the central gallery space and the reconstruction of two chimney stacks that had been removed some decades ago.

Those who travelled from the US included John M. Sullivan, Jr. (chair), Nonie Sullivan, Elizabeth Dater Jennings, Steve Zick, David Mooney, Avery and Allison Bourke, Annette Lester, Michael Kerrigan, James Ronan, Sheila O'Malley, Christinia McInerney among others.

Sir David Davies, IGS President, congratulated all involved notably the donors, and also Tom McCarthy and Glen Barry who led the project over the last year. Others attending included IGF Chair, Michael Wall, Simon Coveney TD, IGS Cork Chapter Chair, Kevin Hurley, and IGS Executive Director, Donough Cahill.

An article on the event published in the Irish Examiner is available here:

Photos: Darragh Kane & DC