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Plein Eire Dublin

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Plein Air group in Dublin area. Paint-outs on 1st Saturday of the month (weather permitting) plus other events as members decide.

Membership is free and open to all abilities.

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Plein Eire Dublin Paint-Outs

A 'Paint-Out' can be arranged by anyone. Even an impromptu session can be posted here if the weather is promising and you have an afternoon or a morning to spare. We try to meet regularly. Just decide on a time and a suitable venue and post a notice on the group page and 'Events'.

Time and location to be posted in advance both on "Plein Eire Dublin" and "Events" pages on this Plein Eire site.

RSVP on 'Events' for notice to be sent to you in the event of any change in plans or check this Plein Eire Dublin Group page on the morning of a paint-out .

Nominate a time and location with reasonable painting prospects.
Identify a local cafe or hostelry for artists to meet in before and after.
Indicate if there is parking available nearby, and if its free or metered.
Post the suggestion to 'Events'and copy and paste the link to the Comment Wall below on this page.

Members may also propose paint-outs at other times as suits them and ask for other members who may be available to join them.

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Comment by john o'flynn on April 30, 2012 at 21:52: Hi folks,

We had a good attendance at April's joint Paint-Out with Dublin Painting & Sketching Club (to coincide with their annual exhibition in Dun Laoire town hall) - at Sandycove on April 21st - and the sun shone into the bargain!

I am proposing we go to Russborough House near Blessington for May's First-Sat Paint-Out, weather is usually good this time of year (coming up to exam time!) and I for one like a bit of architecture to anchor my landscapes. Meet in cafe there at 11am. I'll be heading from D13 thru town and on out by Tallaght, so if anyone wants a lift, please just ask.

Remember, any member can suggest location for subsequent months' First-Sat Paint-Outs, all we require is a likely painting location, some parking, and a hostelry for some refreshment and conviviality!

Hope you can make it on Sat.

- JOHN O FLYNN/ 087 2709097

Comment by john o'flynn on April 18, 2012 at 22:49: Just a late reminder that April's Paint-Out will take place this Sat 21/04 11am at Sandycove, along with Dublin Painting & Sketching Club members. Meet in "Sixty Four Wine" near corner of Link Rd from coast to Glasthule Road (opp Eagle Pub) from 10.15. - best - JOF

Comment by john o'flynn on March 16, 2012 at 12:16: Hi all,

Our next scheduled First-Sat Paint-Out should be on Easter Sat, so that should be deferred. Last April we had a very well attended joint paint out with Dublin Painting & Sketching Club, coinciding with their annual exhibition in Dun Laoire town hall: so I propose we do the same this year on the Saturday they've nominated: Sat 21/04 at nearby Sandycove, at 11am. Coffee beforehand in wine shop opposite "The Eagle" pub for anyone whose's interested! -Best - John O Flynn/087 2709097

Comment by Ray Tsang on March 2, 2012 at 15:16: john i tried to phone you about tomorrow but there was no answer so i left a msg.

Comment by john o'flynn on March 2, 2012 at 8:02: Dear Plein Eire Dubliners,

We have a slight modification to our planned visit to Balgriggan on Sat 3/03- we will instead team up with Plein Eire Boyne Valley members for a joint paint-out at nearby Ardgillan Castle, meeting at upper carpark there at 11am. For those of you who want to see Harry Clarke's stained glass in Balbriggan Church- we will meet Alison of PEBV there at 10.15 and then head up to Ardgillan. The best way to get to Ardgillan, which is near the coast between Skerries and Balbriggan, is to exit Junction 5 on MI northbound , turning right at/thru Balrothery towards Ardgillan. For Balgriggan exit Jct 6. I can collect anyone who might come by train at Balbriggan station to go to the Church for 10.15 or Ardgillan at 11.

If anyone wants a lift from Dublin I'd be departing Dublin city centre round 9.30.

Hope thats ok with everyone - and sorry for late notice and late change of plan.

Best - John O Flynn /087 2709097

Comment by Alison Fox on February 28, 2012 at 18:14: Hi John and PE Dub,

This Sat PEBV will be meeting for a paint-out in the upper carpark of Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan at 11am and then will be at the opening of the 4 Voices Exhibition held by Deirdre Shanny, Sean Quinn, Frank Hallianan Flood and myself in Ardgillan Castle. If you want to take in the Harry Clark's wonderful stained glass windows before hand I can meet you in the carpark of Balbriggan Church at around 10.30am. It would be nice to have the joint paint-out as discussed. Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday.

All the best,

Alison

Comment by john o'flynn on February 28, 2012 at 11:27: Ray,

Sure - where do you live so we can arrange a rendevous Sat am?

Best

JOHN O FLYNN

Comment by Ray Tsang on February 28, 2012 at 10:57: hi john im new here and havent been on any outings yet. I would love to avail of a lift from you and attend this one (as i cant drive myself) please get back to me and let me know if there is any room for me.

cheers

Ray

Comment by john o'flynn on February 28, 2012 at 7:06: Hi all, PE Dubliners,

After some discussion (and prevarication!) we've decided on a joint PE Dub & PEBV in Balbriggan this coming Sat, March 3rd: There's the harbour, a choice of two beaches, the town, to paint, and some of the finest of Harry Clarke's stained glass in Balbriggan Church, which some might like to take in afterwards. Balbriggan is on the trainline north, parking is free in the car park on Quay Street under the bridge, and I (JOF) will give anyone a lift from Dublin city centre or within easy reach of it if they would like. Rendevous point for a cuppa beforehand to be advised (within 24 hrs). Hope its not too far north for some, but I hope we can compensate by taking in Powerscourt & Russborough in the deep south of our area as weather improves.

Hope you can make it- JOF

Comment by Tom Scott on January 23, 2012 at 16:00: Dublin Plein Air Group next Paint Out in Marley Park Sat Feb 4th 11.00 am to 3.00pm. Meet at Marley Park Coffee Shop at 11.00 am. Access details on Main Events section.