Old Place, Callan (1978) by Tony O’Malley (1913-2003)

Old Place, Callan (1978) by Tony O’Malley (1913-2003) seems to take a birds-eye view of field formations, and winter pools reflecting winter sun.

AIB Art Collection

Untitled (1979) by Charles Tyrrell (b.1950)

AIB Art Collection

Turoe Stone

Turoe Stone, Co. Galway

Courtesy of Fáilte Ireland

Late 12th century east window, Tuam Cathedral

Tuam Cathedral, Co. Galway

Tomb of Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond and his wife, Margaret Fitzgerald

Tomb of Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond and his wife, Margaret Fitzgerald (c.1539), St Canice’s Cathedral, Kilkenny. In comparison to English tombs, the armour and costume depicted on this tomb appear quite dated. As most tombs were commissioned before death, this seems to be deliberate; it may have been a way for the couple to display their ancient lineage, or perhaps simply reflect the different fashions that were current in Ireland at the time.

Time Flies (1887) by William Gerard Barry (1864-1941)

Time Flies (1887) by William Gerard Barry (1864-1941) captures an idyllic moment in childhood, but is also a reminder that time moves on relentlessly. The old woman seems to remembering her own youth

Courtesy of the Crawford Art Gallery, Cork

Tara brooch

Although dating to the 8th century AD this brooch is decorated with spirals that derive from the Celtic tradition.

Courtesy of the National Museum of Ireland

Page from the St. Gallen Manuscripts, Cod. Sang. 27, p. 21

Created at the St Gallen monastery in Switzerland

St. Gallen, Stiftsbibliothek (http://www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/csg/0027/21)