Plein Eire Boyne Valley

Great to meet up with the gang for the first time this year in Howth yesterday!

Don't miss this amazing opportunity!

I've just spent two days with John & Dee, and the immediate countryside is stunning.  I'll be back!

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Hi Boyne Valley plein air people!

Last January or thereabouts we said at the pub that day that you will all be welcome to come in turn for a self catering couple of days in our newly done up chalets?

We are now delighted to welcome you all to sunny South Wexford where the scenery starts on the doorstep of our farmhouse.  You can check out the townland on Google Maps , its called Reedstown,  southeast of Tacumshane, in between Lady's Island Lake and Lake Tacumshane.  It's  a short 25 minute walk down the fields onto Rostoonstown Strand on the southern coast of Wexford.  All you hardy folk, don't even think of swimming on the local beach, we have been warned its not safe for swimmers.  But its very beautiful in a wild sort of way, bring sturdy walking boots if you want to stroll there.

It's first come first served, subject to availability.   We are offering this free of charge to our Boyne Valley friends, as a once off at the least.   Already we have some commercial bookings . Not all the tariffs have been set, but any commercial bookings by our artist  friends will be at a 20% discount.  

There are two apartments one small one large. At time of writing only the large apartment is ready for use.

The smaller apartment or the two could comfortably accommodate two people; three with  the fold-out futon.

 The larger apartment will easily sleep three in one room;  and could sleep one or two extra persons if we use the sofa bed in the living area, what do you think?

Both apartments have electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine.   Please email jm2833530@gmail.com for further details and to make any suggestions you can think of.  If you have a Google email address, you will also have Google calendar, which I may use to show available dates.

There may be a few utensils etc., we have overlooked to provide, and we will appreciate your comments in this regard.

Also encouraged are any other suggestions you might want us to consider.

Don't forget your paints.  The weather here tends to be a little drier, warmer and sunnier than further north.  You could tie in with the SEPA paint-outs as well, where you can meet the other painters. Their activities are posted up on the pleineire website.  So there you are, figure out when might suit you, and we hope to see you all in turn soon! 

Carla and I spent two days in the large chalet doing a test run as it were. It is very well appointed and comfortable. Once a few adjustments are made it will be really nice. We are going back for the AITO Workshops and probably the Open itself. 

We were lucky with weather as it was a balmy day which we spent out in the fields painting. I think it can be quite windy there though. So go prepared to paint and be a bit windswept. I will post one of the paintings I did there later. 

Hi Sean, would love to go this weekend but Sundays always taken up with Merrion Sq.

Great to see you to-day, Bernie.  If you send me your email address I can send you the original letter re Carna. Sally

Or 6 days please drop in.  After that,

Belmont nursing home in Stllorgan for two weeks.  Fabulous view over the bay to Howth.  Bring your paints!

 I think of you all as you paint out in all those lovely locations, and I was sorry to miss the Summer BV Exhibition. I am still not out of the woods, but look forward to  joining the group again asap..... when I am back on my feet.  Very best of luck to Valerie with your new knee.   

We look forward to having you back Cinnie.  Look after yourself well and please God you'll be back before long.

Good to hear you have the op over Valerie.  Do all those exercises and you'll be plein airing again in no time.  Best wishes.

I'm in Belmont nursing home now.  Hopping mad that I'm missing all this beautiful painting weather.

But I have a lovely view, and a friend is   bringing in some of my painting gear.

Enjoy Balbriggan on Saturday!

VALERIE I hope u make a speedy recovery from your op you will have even more enthusiasm for your  plein air activities best wishes from  all fellow artists.

Thanks Susan.

I'm coming home on Sunday.  Had enough bed rest and I've healed up well.  I'm not allowed to drive for another four weeks, but will happily accompany people for plein air or life drawing if I can get lifts.

well done Valerie !  delighted to hear you are so well.   Keep it up and enjoy the painting.  

Delighted to hear you're doing so well Valerie. keep up the good progress and enjoy the painting. 

Thanks Dee for yesterday's paint out! Turned out a very nice autumnal afternoon.

Frank, a lovely painting, you caught the mood of this lovely area very well.

This is beautiful, Frank.  The patches of red and violet at ground level make the whole thing glow.

Thanks Dee for today's Paint Out at Battle of the Boyne!

Thanks Dee for today's paint out at Battle of the Boyne. 

Great Idea Sally to start the new year.  See you there on Saturday

See all of you amaracht

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A big thank you to Sally Downey for hosting last Saturday's paint out at Newgrange and for providing sustenance before and after.

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Boyne Valley members will be very sad to-day to hear of the death of our friend, Rhoda (Ui Chonaire).

We had many happy paintouts with Rhoda an happy memories of our few days together painting in Carna last September.

Our sincerest sympathies to her family and friends.

Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

I was so sorry to see the death of Rhoda last night on my facebook. She was such a nice woman and we had many happy days painting and coffee.  It really is so upsetting as she was such a young woman. 

Sorry to hear that news.  

So very sorry and sad to hear the news.  An absolutely beautiful person, who we had great times with, and a lovely painter.  She will be missed.My sympathies to her family.

I'm so sad to hear the news. Last time I saw Rhoda was at the little old pier at Carna where we both were painting last year. We had been there with the gang for the previous few days and I had some very interesting chats with Rhoda about our experiences of the Gaelic language. Rest In Peace Rhoda. 

Deeply saddened to hear of this news. 

It is so sad. May she rest in peace.

I'm sorry to learn of this. May her soul Rest in Peace and I offer condolences to her

family.

Very sad news and I see in a beautiful moving tribute,  Tony has featured 5 of her paintings in the Gallery section.   I  had a look and was quite pleased to see that with my comments I  had engaged with Rhoda  and expressed to her,  my appreciation of her art.

Very sad news. Rhoda was a gentle lady.  My sympathy to her family and close friends on their sad loss.  M

ay she rest inpeace

Rest in peace, lovely lady.

Sorry Sally ...unable to attend ...We are at a wedding on Saturday

PLENTY OF BRUSH STROKES

Love, love LOVE this place, so I'm going back again this Thursday (tomorrow).  The weather is due to be wet this weekend, so I'm taking my chance to stay dry.  I'll be in there by 11.00am, so my mobile is 087 9905275.

Allotments, walled garden, fruit ( and you can pick the autumn raspberries), vegetables, fountain, flower beds.  Yada, yada.  Everyone there is so friendly.

The horses are on their holliers, so no stables for the next two weeks.

http://www.festinalente.ie/index.php/victorian-walled-garden/

Please join me if you can. 

N11 to just south of Bray.  Go towards Bray and turn right at the traffic lights into Old Connaught Road.  Festina Lente is on the right at the top.  They have a sandwich board outside.

 Catriona - Chester Beatty paint out and exhibition - wonderful paintings and thank you for organising

Sad to report the news that our friend Terence Gillespie died in hospital on Thursday. Living in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, he sometimes would have painted with members for BVPE and Dublin PE.

He was a quiet man and a true gentleman who loved company and painting and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him and especially his dear wife, Nancy. 

Terence's funeral service in celebration of his life will be held in St Laserian's Cathedral, Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow. Wednesday 28th at 12pm. 

No Flowers, donations to Medecins Sans Frontiers.

Terence is very fondly remembered by myself and others in the Boyne Valley Group.  A truly lovely gentle gentleman, who loved painting and company.  My sympathy to his wife and family.

Looking forward to your next plein air event!