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Another Time Undone is an exhibition curated by Eamonn Maxwell, and explores how family, land, and legacy shape artistic practice. The exhibition features Donegal-born photographers, Vivienne Dick, Adrian O'Carroll, Jill Quigley, who use their photography to reflect personal, often playful, engagements with memory and environments, whilst resisting tourist clichés. A commissioned essay from Clare Gallagher accompanies the exhibition. The exhibition is open for the public to see at the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC), Cove Hill, Port Road, Letterkenny, with opening hours of 1pm to 5pm.
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Salthill House is a member of Historic House Ireland, and its gardens in Mountcharles will be open from 2pm-6pm. Entry will be €8. Salthill House was built in the 18th century as part of the Conyngham Estate, overlooking Donegal Bay. Current owner, Elizabeth Temple, has worked for over 40 years to transform the walled garden of the property, resulting in a garden that is "skilfully planted with a combination of perennials and shrubs, interspersed with vegetables, herbs and fruit trees." For further information, email [email protected]
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The Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, hosts another photography exhibition, this time by Glasgow-based photographer, Simon Murphy, and curated by Martha McCulloch. Murphy presents his exhibition of work, offering a deep portrait of Govanhill, a diverse neighbourhood in Glasgow. Govanhill carries particular resonance in Donegal, as it became to be known as 'Little Donegal' because of the high concentration of emigrants from West Donegal, many of whom were Irish speakers. The exhibition is open from 11am to 5pm.
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As well as photography exhibitions, the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny will host popular, hands-on art workshops. The art room is expected to be very popular with young children, but is available for people of all ages to have a go. All children need to be supervised by a guardian. The workshop will be open from 11am to 5pm. Further information can be found by emailing [email protected] or by phone at 074 912 9186.