The tombstone of Thomas Ronan, a former Mayor of Cork, can be seen today on the grounds of Triskel Arts Centre on Tobin St in Cork. It was the first time I’d ever met a sexologist, and the first time I ever sold a work. She thought I was making some kind of installation.”Much as Reilly loved making art, he always needed other income streams to cover his expenses. He also continued making art, exhibiting in solo and group shows in Ireland, Europe, China and America, until eventually he returned to education once more, completing an MA in Fine Art Sculpture at the Winchester College of Art and Design in 1999. I was telling the guy who was interviewing me about making art and doing this, that and the other to support myself.

Source: Irish Examiner April 05, 2026 20:46 UTC