North West Plein Éire

Plein Air painting group in the North West of Ireland. Donegal, Derry, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Wild Atlantic Way.

  • Norah Blount

    Will make a big effort this year to get out in different parts of the country side - good luck with group

  • barbara craig

    Any north Derry outings let me know - please

  • Morgan Ferriter

    would anyone like to do a plein air session in Donegal during the first 2 weeks of August? maybe even two, in a couple of different locations? I was thinking maybe Marble Hill, Inishowen, or Glenveagh.

  • M Mullis

    Hi, Anyone interested in a plein air session this coming weeks? Grianan aileach, Burt might be a nice location or Marble hill, or Glenveagh. 'Just trying to get out there without letting another year slip by. 

  • Morgan Ferriter

    Hi everyone, just a quick word to say that I will be giving an afternoon plein air tutorial at the Glebe House Gallery in Donegal on the 9th of July from 1pm to 4pm. I will post further details when they are available early next week.

  • M Mullis

    Thanks for the info Morgan, I'd like to attend. Awaiting details.

  • Patrick Brennan

    Glad to see this group still going. Are there any outings happening.

  • Morgan Ferriter

    Hi Patrick, I was away in Canada for a few weeks, and I'm back now and planning on doing some trips out. I am based in Ballybofey and I usually paint in the South Donegal / Finn Valley area. What is the best day / location for people?

  • M Mullis

    Any day suits me, weather permitting. 'Enjoyed the demo at Glebe House Morgan, it was a lovely and informative day out. I think there is another free demo & workshop this Saturday 27th Aug with artist Cornelius Browne starting at 12 or 1pm.  It's the last of the Summer, bring your paints/materials. For details of time/artist keep an eye on https://www.facebook.com/TheGlebeHouseAndGallery/

  • Patrick Brennan

    Since we all know the Glebe house I would suggest a painting trip there. I can make it on Saturday 3rd sept. There is a place before you get to the glebe with a view out over the lake and glen I would like to try and  paint.

  • Morgan Ferriter

    that sounds great Patrick, I know several places out near the Glebe that would be good. I can be there from 10;30 - 11am... I'll bring bug repellent :)

  • M Mullis

    Ok, sounds good. See you then.

  • Morgan Ferriter

    that's great Moya, see you then

  • Patrick Brennan

    Good looking forward to it.

  • Mary Toland Comiskey

    Hello Ive just joined up & am still trying to get the hang of it all.  I live in Gortahork,Co. Donegal.  I am a retired Art Teacher. I have not been a member of a group before so this is all new.  Looking forward to getting started  

  • Carolyn Norgate

    Hello everyone. I think I've just joined the group - though I thought I had before but wasn't getting any messages. I live in Gortahork, have dabbled, more off than on, over the years so am delighted to find this group to spur me on. Great to meet like-minded people too.

  • Morgan Ferriter

    Hi Carolyn and Mary, welcome to the North West Plein Air group! Will you be coming along to Churchill on Saturday 3rd September for a paint-out?

  • Nora Duffy, Thorr

    Hello Morgan, Patrick and Moya, I joined the group a few weeks ago and am looking forward to meeting you all. I think I talked to you near the end of the Dungloe exhibition Moya. 

  • M Mullis

    Hello & welcome, 'great to see new members joining North West Plein Eire group. See you all 3rd Sept. Where exactly are we meeting up Morgan?            

    Update on Glebe oil painting workshop: It's tomorrow Saturday from 1 to 4pm at the Glebe Gallery, bring your wet gear!

  • Patrick Brennan

    Will we meet up in the car park at the glebe. Then decide on where we want to go. I know that I would like to stop before you get to the turn off for the glebe. there is a view over the lake . Looking forward to meeting you all on the 3rd sept. I am off to France in the morning for a few days.

  • Mary Toland Comiskey

    Hello Morgan, I think I will be at the Glebe on Saturday 3rd. It will be my first outing & I am looking forward to it.
  • Patrick Brennan

    Hope you don't mind Morgan I have added the Paint out to the events list.

  • Morgan Ferriter

    thanks Patrick :) 

    Hi Mary, that's great, will see you there next Saturday!

  • Patrick Brennan

    That was a good days painting on Saturday. Some good work and another day out arranged. Looking forward to it, and meeting more new members.

  • Morgan Ferriter

    It was great meeting everyone on Saturday.. looking forward to the next paint out in Ramelton. :)

  • M Mullis

    'Enjoyed the day out and was great to meet everyone. We were lucky with the weather. See you at Ramelton pier 10:30am on 20th Sept. Everyone welcome.

  • Geraldine O'Kane

    Really enjoyed our paintout on Saturday, thanks everyone.
    Looking forward to our next meeting at Ramelton.
    I see there is a Drawing Day at Dunree Fort on Monday next 12 September 11am-2pm. Check it out on artlink.ie. If you haven't already visited Dunree it's worth a visit....an amazing location.....maybe see you there?
  • Patrick Brennan

    Shift finished  looking forward to tomorrow.

  • M Mullis

    We were lucky with a sunny day on the pier in Ramelton. Morgan will add details for another day there around 28th, 29th. Keep an eye on Events page above.

  • Morgan Ferriter

    hi everyone... just wondering which day would suit everyone the best before I post it on the events page... and is everyone still ok with Ramelton? By the way, I am 086 8922108

  • Geraldine Murray

    Realky enjoyed painting in Ramelton on Tuesday. You could find endless ideas for paintings
  • Patrick Brennan

    Hi Morgan the 29th suits me

  • Geraldine Murray

    Do you mean next week, or the end of October?
  • Morgan Ferriter

    hi Geraldine, the 29th as in 2 days time... it suits me also but the weather is looking bad, Saturday is supposed to be a better day. Will I go ahead and put up the event for this coming Thursday?

  • Geraldine Murray

    Yes, as I've something on in Sligo on Saturday
  • Patrick Brennan

    See yous tomorrow folks.

  • Morgan Ferriter

    sorry everyone, but for the last number of days I have not been able to post a comment on here or post an event on the events page. There was some sort of site error. I will be going over to Ramelton this morning for 10:30 11am and here is hoping for a bit of weather. My number is 086 8922108.

  • Patrick Brennan

    The site format had changed on my computer I put this down to the automatic up dates from windows, Site working fine now. Will be heading out shortly see you all over at Ramelton.

  • Geraldine Murray

    I'll be there.
  • Patrick Brennan

    Welcome Eamon to the Group hope to meet up soon.

  • Morgan Ferriter

    hi Eamon, welcome to the group.

  • Nora Duffy, Thorr

    Hi! Patrick, it was nice you took the time to come way down to Gweedore, again. It was good seeing you.

    Hope you have a nice Christmas, if we don't see you before then. Nora

  • Patrick Brennan

    It was certainly an adventures day for me, but I enjoyed the painting. This area has plenty of potential for future visits. Happy Christmas and new year to you all. Will probably see you all next year, Happy painting.

  • Jacqueline Anne

    A happy Christmas to you and yours Patrick and a happy new year, see you next year
  • Geraldine Murray

    Am still getting work done on house, but hope to meet up with you all before too long. If not. may you all have a lovely xmas xx
  • M Mullis

    'Hope you all have a Happy Christmas. See you at a paint out in the New Year.

  • Mary Toland Comiskey

    happy Christmas Moya, hope 2017 brings only good things to you & your family. Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year.