Roscommon shopfront mosaics feature on RTE's Nationwide programme
Ronan Gavigan of Morris Meats, Elphin featured on RTE's Nationwide recently during a programme about shop front mosaics. Also pictured is RTE's Anne Cassin and Laura Earley.
RTÉ's Nationwide programme recently featured Morris Butchers mosaic shopfront in Elphin, which reflects the county's proud mosaic shopfront heritage.
The programme also featured the mosaic work on the Central Bar and Mary Morris’ shop in the town.
Presenter Ann Cassin spoke to Laura Earley whose book “Roscommon's Mosaic Tradition - Geometric and Artistic Mosaics in the North-West" explores County Roscommon’s mosaic tradition.
The publication has a particular focus on geometric mosaics found in towns in County Roscommon, and in surrounding counties such as Carrick-on-Shannon, Drumshanbo and Mohill in Leitrim.
Funded by Roscommon County Council, the book was also supported by the Creative Ireland Programme, an all-of-Government five-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022.
This edition of Nationwide can be watched back on the RTÉ player.
