Letterkenny native Sinead Gallagher returns to County Donegal after over 20 years abroad to present her first solo exhibition in the county, titled 'Home Shores'. The show of abstract expressionist paintings opens September 7, 2025 at the Lifford Old Courthouse and runs through September 28. Gallagher, who lived and worked in Germany and North America, now resides in Kilcar with her husband, filmmaker and poet Marc Littler. She has held more than 40 exhibitions in Europe and her work appears in international collections.
This exhibition marks a homecoming for an artist who built a career across continents and now brings her practice back to the landscape that inspires her. It highlights the growing cultural activity in rural Donegal, where Gallagher also serves as Assistant Director of the Kilcar International Film Festival. The show underscores how regional venues like the Lifford Old Courthouse can host meaningful contemporary art, connecting local audiences with an internationally experienced artist.