New art exhibition showcases work of 14 Mayo Hearth participants
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Anne McCarthy, Mayo County Council, and artist Maggie Morrissey. PHOTOS: ALISON LAREDOImage 2 of 17
Tess Kelly and Grace Mullahey.Image 3 of 17
Richard Martin with Peggie Lee and Peggy’s daughter Mary Tighe.Image 4 of 17
Anne Marie Carroll and Celesta Khosa.Image 5 of 17
Mayo arts officer Anne Marie McGing and Breda Mayock, project coordinator.Image 6 of 17
Alice Maher, Mary Gaughan and Mary Duggan.Image 7 of 17
Project coordinator Breda Mayo with musician Robbie Harris and their daughter Rosa.Image 8 of 17
Tom Carroll and Marie Nolan both from Age Friendly Ireland.Image 9 of 17
Sisters Dympna Joyce and Noelene Beckett Crowe.Image 10 of 17
The artists - Pamela Gray, Mags Duffy, Breda Mayock and Maggie Morrissey -at the opening of ‘Hearth’ at Turlough Park.Image 11 of 17
Project coordinator and artist Breda Mayock with participating artists Mary Corrigan, Ann Burke, Tess Kelly and Peggy Lee.Image 12 of 17
Phyliss Mitchel and Maureen Mayock.Image 13 of 17
Participating artist Anne Burke with her daughter Mary.Image 14 of 17
Ann Cresham and Maura McGuirk.Image 15 of 17
Derval Dunford and participant Peggy Lee.Image 16 of 17
Participating artist June Clayton with Breda Mayock.Image 17 of 17
Artist Maggie Morrissey with her daughter Saoirse McHugh.A beautiful new art exhibition - Harvest - has opened at The Courtyard Gallery, the National Museum of Ireland, Turlough Park.
It features the work of Hearth participants.
Founded in 2009 in Mayo, Hearth is a unique arts programme that brings creativity directly into the homes of older people who are isolated or housebound for a variety of reasons.
At the heart of the programme is a weekly one-to-one workshop facilitated by a skilled artist, tailored to each individual in the comfort of their own home.
Hearth envisions a world where everyone, regardless of age or circumstance, can explore their creativity.
Through a range of artistic mediums, the programme nurtures personal expression and sparks meaningful connections.
It imagines a map illuminated by creativity - each glowing point representing a person discovering the artist within.
This exhibition celebrates the transformative power of the arts to uplift the human spirit at every stage of life.
Fourteen participants share their artwork alongside pieces created by the Hearth artists and mentors, highlighting the rich and collaborative journey of the project.
In 2024 and 2025, Hearth has been grateful to receive generous support from Creative Ireland, Arts and Health, and the Mayo County Council Arts Service.
Their partnership helps ensure that creativity continues to reach where it's most needed - one home, and one heart, at a time.