A PLAQUE has been unveiled in Dublin honouring the local stained glass artist Michael Healy.
The commemorative plate has been unveiled this week at 21 Pleasants Street in Dublin 8, where the artist once lived.
It honours the artist, who was a founding member of the stained-glass artist studio collective An Túr Gloine.
Regarded as one of Ireland’s most recognised stained-glass artists, Mr Healy was born in Dublin in 1873.
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam (centre) led the plaque unveiling ceremony in Dublin this weekHaving shown incredible talent at an early age, he studied at the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art, which is now the National College of Art and Design, before spending 18 months at an art school in Florence, Italy.
It was his time there that is seen to have deeply influenced his artistic style.
He joined An Túr Gloine in January 1903, which marked the beginning of his major work in stained glass.
From this point, he became one of Ireland’s leading stained glass artists.
His work, which often combined religious and Celtic designs, was soon featured in windows in churches across Ireland, including St Eunan's cathedral in Letterkenny and the Augustinian Church, John Street, Dublin.
The plaque is located at 21 Pleasants Street in DublinMr Healy also commissioned buildings abroad, including in New York and Chicago.
“Today we celebrate Michael Healy, a master of stained glass whose artistry shaped Irish art,” Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam said at the plaque unveiling.
“Through his remarkable work with An Túr Gloine, he set new standards of creativity and shaped a new pathway for Irish art,” he added.
“It’s a privilege to honour his legacy today with this plaque, which celebrates not only his extraordinary talent but also his lasting influence on generations of Irish artists.”
The decision to erect the plaque was made by the Dublin City Council Commemorations & Naming Committee.
Chair of the committee, Councillor Donna Cooney, said the plaque scheme “allows the City to formally commemorate people who have made a significant contribution to the life of Dublin”.
“We welcome suggestions from the public for people and events to be commemorated.
"Full details are on the Council website,” she added.
