Boyle artist bringing local landmarks to national stage

Boyle-based artist Margaret Rattigan will represent Roscommon LEO at Showcase Ireland, taking place at the RDS in Dublin from January 18th to 20th. She will exhibit at Stand 95 in the Enterprise Area with support from the Local Enterprise Office Roscommon.

Showcase is Ireland’s most important craft and design trade fair, attracting buyers from across Ireland and overseas.

For Margaret, the event marks a significant milestone in growing her art business.

A self-taught artist, originally from County Leitrim, her work is deeply inspired by the Roscommon landscape.

Two of her best-selling limited edition prints being shown at Showcase are based on familiar local scenes - Full Moon Over McDermott’s Castle and The Gaelic Chieftain, inspired by the well-known sculpture on the N4. Both works reflect the atmosphere, light and quiet beauty of the area.

Margaret’s paintings are recognised for their expressive use of colour and occasional use of gold and silver leaf. She also produces hand-finished limited edition prints and art jewellery, all developed from her original artwork and finished in her Boyle studio.

Her work is currently stocked locally at Leitrim Design House and Boyle Craft Shop and is available online on her website www.margaretrattiganart.com