Draíocht Art and Gifts

Draíocht Art as its name suggests brings a little touch of magic to Adare with its wealth of original art by internationally recognised Irish artists and many aspiring talents. The spacious gallery on Station Road houses diverse artworks,sculptured bronzes and wonderful ceramics. Draíocht’s adjoining retail outlet boasts eclectic,affordable Irish gifts in crafts, jewellery, candles and carved bogwoods and is undeniably different. The shop itself is a constantly changing canvas with new works almost daily. Noted highlights include beautiful raku sculptures by Liz Burgess, bronzes from Eleanor Swan and Edel O’Kane. Draiocht stocks an extensive selection of the Irish Handmade Glass and jewellery by the original Waterford Glass blowers. The ever popular Jane Hilliard and Sheila Richardson are permanently on exhibit joining Charles Harper RHA, Syra Larkin, Mary Neville and Adare’s Henry Morgan. Their works depict the colour and sheer diversity of the art featured on the walls. The award winning works of Ian Carty Ceramics are genuinely show stoppers and the locally based Barrett sisters Ailbhe, Ester and Louise are artists of ever increasing repute at home and abroad. Peter Lunn and Sheila Richardson hold weekly classes for the beginner and beyond to let your untapped talent shine through art. Website: http://draiochtadare.ie Email: draiochtadare@gmail.com Phone: +353 (0) 61 395539