Rhonda Denine Peddle sent us a picture of St Patrick's Church. I think it is a very beautiful picture so I asked Rhonda if she could find out a little about the picture and the artist. Rhonda came through with flying colours! She contacted the artist and some very interesting details emerged.
Rhonda's picture is a print of an oil painting by
talented local artist Deirdre Jackson.
Although Deirdre lives in the Goulds, she has a special connection to St
Patrick’s Parish.
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| Rhonda's picture |
Deirdre’s mother was Joan Gosse from Hamilton Avenue. Joan’s sisters were Loretta and Irene Gosse. Joan attended St Patrick’s from the time she was three or four years old and, after she married, Joan Gosse Dinn continued to attend with her husband and children. Joan passed away last year at the age of 95.
There is a touching
little story behind this beautiful painting.
Deidre’s niece was living in Ireland but in 2008 she came home to be
married at St Patrick’s Church. As a
surprise wedding gift, Deidre created the painting and actually presented this
thoughtful and loving gift to her in the church, at the wedding rehearsal!
The original painting
is now in Carlow, Ireland, with Deidre’s niece and family but 11 x 14 prints
can be purchased from Deidre. You can
contact Deidre at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dees-Art-Worx-Gallery/887096771331837?fref=ts As well as St Patrick's Church, you will find some really lovely work there.
Rhonda, I am so pleased that you shared your picture with us and very grateful for all you did to find out the details behind it. Knowing about the artist and the background of the painting makes it all the more interesting. So, thanks Rhonda and Deidre for sharing and for your help.
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