Luan_Gallery

Luan Gallery

Luan Gallery

Art gallery in County Westmeath, Ireland

The Luan Gallery is a publicly owned art gallery in Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland.

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The gallery opened in 2012, and the building consists of the older part, a former public library built in 1897 as a temperance hall, combined with a newer wing, designed by Keith Williams. The building was named Best Cultural Building of 2013 by the RIAI,[1] and received a Civic Trust Award in 2014.[2]

The gallery takes its name from Luan son of Lugair son of Lugaid, a mythical chief who gives his name to the town.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Luan Gallery in Athlone, RIAI Best Cultural Building". Irish Independent. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Winners: Luan Gallery". Civic Trust Awards. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Luan Gallery named by Athlone Art and Heritage volunteer". Athlone Advertiser. Retrieved 10 January 2017.



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