Luan Gallery Explained

Luan Gallery
Native Name:Dánlann Átha Luain
Native Name Lang:ga
Map Type:Ireland
Established:2012
Location:Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
Type:art gallery
Publictransit:Connaught Street bus station
Athlone railway station

The Luan Gallery is a publicly owned art gallery in Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland.

The gallery opened in 2012, and the building consists of the older part, a former public library built in 1897 as a temperance hall, combined with a newer wing, designed by Keith Williams. The building was named Best Cultural Building of 2013 by the RIAI,[1] and received a Civic Trust Award in 2014.[2]

The gallery takes its name from Luan son of Lugair son of Lugaid, a mythical chief who gives his name to the town.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luan Gallery in Athlone, RIAI Best Cultural Building . 18 July 2013 . . 5 August 2014.
  2. Web site: Winners: Luan Gallery . . 5 August 2014.
  3. News: Luan Gallery named by Athlone Art and Heritage volunteer. Athlone Advertiser. 2017-01-10.