Three Donegal students see winning artwork exhibited in Omagh

Three Donegal artists had their winning artwork exhibited at the Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. 

Leanne McBrearty, Charles (Dominic) Gallagher and Neal (Bernard) Gallagher attended the official opening of the winning painting exhibition which took place at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh.

Donegal student artists, Leanne McBrearty, Charles (Dominic) Gallagher and Neal (Bernard) Gallagher are seen with their artworks entitled ‘Covid Punch’; ‘Moo Moo Rua’ and ‘Rainbows and Sunshine’ at the opening ceremony after each winning a prize in their category.

Pictured with Neal (Bernard), admiring his artwork, is his mother Orla

Amongst the top prize-winners from last year’s 69th Texaco Children's Art Competition Charles (Dominic), a pupil at St. Mary's National School, Lifford, won second prize in the 6 years and under category, and his younger brother Neal (Bernard), from CPI Creche, Lifford, won third prize in the same age category. 

Leanne McBrearty pictured with the ‘Covid Punch’ which marked her first time drawing a realistic person

Leanne’s topical artwork ‘Covid Punch’ saw her take second prize in Category G of the 2022 Competition.

The ceremony celebrates 70 years of the Texaco Children's Art Competition in Omagh, which runs until February, 24.  

Donegal teachers whose pupils take part in the annual Texaco Children’s Art Competition are reminded that the closing date for receipt of entries this year is Wednesday, February, 28.