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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

A very happy Kelly Christmas. May you and yours have a magical time, with every generous blessing for a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Beannachtaí na Nollag x

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Gang from Glenamaddy Community School and I, before Is Was exhibition finished up a couple of weeks ago (used with their permission). Heartened by the enthusiasm of these young artists, who visited with their teachers on the last day of the show! #deankelly #iswas #art #exhibition #galway

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Des Kenny 1950–2025 Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal dílis. Desi x #deskenny rip.ie/death-notice...

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Heartfelt thanks to all who made Is Was so special, it's been wonderful. Today was the last day, but I believe Mr Kenny will keep a couple unsold for the Winter Show at the gallery. I'll now stop spamming you all quite so often 😆 míle buíochas x #deankelly #art #exhibition

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

You're very kind David, thanks for going to the effort! Unfortunately mine finishes in the same place, albeit with alternative words.

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Anybody have a more recent rendering of the Duino Elegies than the two copies I have? Looking for the end of the Ninth Elegy, only... apparently a fragment was added. Help! Twitter used to be great for this, would appreciate it. English or German fine, 80s+. #Rilke #DuinoElegies

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Dean Kelly and John Behan RHA at Is Was, Kelly's current exhibition at the Kenny Gallery, Galway. Lovely to welcome John today, always such a kind support, personally and to a generation of Irish artists. #deankelly #art #exhibition #iswas #galway

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

A spin around Is Was, the current exhibition by Dean Kelly at the Kenny Gallery, Galway. Runs only until 18 Nov, so don't miss it! More info/links in bio, or visit thekennygallery.ie #deankelly #iswas #art #painting #photography #exhibition #galway

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Dean Kelly, Photonic / Cross Street, Galway, acrylic on canvas, 20x24in - in my Is Was show, currently at Kenny Gallery, Galway, H91 N5P8, Ireland. #deankelly #art #exhibition #galway

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Here's to the next 25 years, time flies when you're having fun, to my love ♥️ 4/11/25

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

At final rally of the Presidential campaign in Salthill tonight. A rare and genuine feeling in the air, hope. Felt like the beginning of a movement, one rooted in care and courage. So heartening to see the left coming together. #VoteCatherineConnolly tomorrow for the Republic we aspire to be.

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The show opens this Friday at 6:00pm at The Kenny Gallery, with guest speaker Phill Jupitus. All are welcome. Have a look through the full collection online here: t.ly/tyVAJ #deankelly #art #exhibition #galway

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Is Was — my new exhibition of paintings, drawings and photographs — is now live on the Kenny Gallery website. Over forty new works, made from the streets, light and shifting memory of Galway. www.thekennygallery.ie

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

A spot of framing, nice... Is Was, new paintings by Dean Kelly at Kenny Gallery, Galway. Opens 24 Oct, 6:00pm #art #exhibition #galway #arte #kunst

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

🎨 A small painting, just finished, will be in 'Is Was' * exhibition opens in one month * FRI 24 OCT, at The Kenny Gallery, Galway. New paintings, drawings and photographs. Very special guest speaker to be announced... save the date! 📌 #DeanKelly #art #exhibition

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

🎨 Artists - sign up to support Catherine Connolly, for continuity of compassion and culture in the Áras 👉 www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/artists #artistsforcatherine #catherineconnollyforpresident

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

😂 Fantastic launch of Galway Comedy Festival at old Palás Cinema, already buzzing as festival hub! Brilliant atmosphere, a treat to see Phill Jupitus back on Galway stage. Tue 21 – Mon 27 Oct with stellar line-up. Details galwaycomedyfestival.ie 🔒 Clamp outside, not as funny (poor Ross!) #GCF25

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Delighted ‘Is Was’ included in the Autumn edition of Irish Arts Review. Many thanks Paula, Yvonne and all the team for the feature 🙏 "tensions between past and present, using a visual language to suggest the quiet transformations of place", something like that! From 24 Oct, Kenny Gallery, Galway.

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Nice to read at Skylight 47's Heritage Week event in Galway yesterday. Lovely to see/meet Aideen Henry, Daragh Hoey and Geraldine Mills, a privilege to be in the archaeology with them - Hall of the Red Earl, a fascinating venue! Thanks to Hazel Kelly for the photograph. #poetry #heritageweek #galway

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Oasis 'home' in Ireland this weekend. Half the world away, or half a life ago anyhow, I was making my Massive Heads for Chris Evans. Late 90s - what times! #Oasis #OasisIreland #90s #MassiveHeads #Throwback #DeanKelly #ChrisEvans #Macnas

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Reckon it's finished... Untitled (as yet) painting for *Is Was* exhibition in Galway in October, Dean Kelly. #DeanKelly #KennyGallery #painting #exhibition #exhibit #galway #Ireland #art @kennysbookshop.bsky.social

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

'Is Was' is my upcoming #exhibition at The Kenny Gallery, Galway. New paintings and photographs – scenes held in memory, recorded in passing. Rooted in Galway, coming from that blurred line between what was seen and what was felt. 24 Oct - 18 Nov, 2025. More info: deankelly.ie/wp-content/u...

Poster for an art exhibition at The Kenny Gallery by Dean Kelly, opens 24 October. Light streaks across an evening street, expressive paint strokes.

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Tom Kenny's Old Galway: The Streets of Galway, vintage photography exhibition open now! In memory of Ronnie O'Gorman. Terrific to help Tom in a small way, bravo boss. Info: bit.ly/4kcEvIG #Galway #Photography #Exhibition

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Sometimes, just to plunge, and dream on the farthest back towels in the hot press. #PoetryDayIreland #Haiku #IrishPoetry #HotPress #CheckTheEmersionsOff

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Belated, but surprise, birthday wishes Uncle 🎉 The most open, interesting, urbane, kind and generous person ✨ enjoy every bit George x 🥳

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Lovely to join Ian and Nicola on their special day — and to catch up with this gorgeous gang — made even better by going with the coolest girl 😎🤓🖤 (📷 thanks to RK and MK for pics!)

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Privilege to read at the launch of Poems For Patience, UHG. Beautiful event filled with warmth & light. Took 2nd place, judged by the Susan Millar DuMars. Congrats to Jessamine O’Connor on winning - sorry to miss you. Thanks to Tomás Kenny for support & pics, Margaret Flannery, Saolta Arts, Cúirt 🖤

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Seán Hewitt was at Kennys' tonight for the launch of his new book Open, Heaven— his first novel. Judging by the wonderful readings, it sounds lyrical, rich, and deeply moving. A real pleasure to meet Seán, and lovely to see Victoria Kennefick again too. Best of luck with the book, Seán! #Cúirt

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

A wonderful evening at Kennys Bookshop as Gráinne O’Brien launched her YA verse novel Solo in conversation with the brilliant Donal Ryan. Lyrical, brave, and full of heart— we’re so proud of her. What a night! #SoloLaunch #GráinneOBrien #DonalRyan #VerseNovel #IrishAuthors #KennysBookshop

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Delighted my poem Blue-burdened Air took 2nd place in the Poems for Patience comp, judged by Susan Millar DuMars and run by Saolta Arts / Cúirt International Festival of Literature. Well done Jessamine O’Connor on winning and to fellow prize winners— Denise Blake, Caitriona Lane & Charlotte Ansell!

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

So, fixing toilets now!?! How's your day going 😆

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Poor Pat's passes! Pat Ingoldsby, Ireland's great surreal artist dies aged 82. I saw him in Dublin once, a lovely man ...I was a small fella & he spied me spying him. #PatsChat 🤠☎️ #DigitalDoodle #PatIngoldsby #PatIngoldsbyRIP www.rte.ie/entertainmen...

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Slava Ukraini Слава Україні

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I was sorry to hear of the passing of #JenniferJohnston. It was a great pleasure to meet her—a writer of rare warmth & quiet brilliance. I’ll always treasure the book she signed for me, not just for her written words but for the kindness behind them. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Lime Square Poets Featuring: Mary O'Malley, should be wonderful! 📅 Feb 7th | 📍 Zoom | 🔗 Info: maryomalley.ie/lime-square-... #poetry #limesquarepoets #maryomalley

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

*What* a sunset in #Galway this evening, and still not a flake of snow ❄️

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

First bread baked in 2025, recipe down, perfection, simply nothing better 🍞❤️ #bread #brownbread #sodabread

Irish brown soda bread, cooling on a wire rack

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Should auld acquaintance be forgot? Not likely 🖤 #HappyNewYear everybody x

Robert Burns poetry book, open on Auld Lang Syne page

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Lovely chats and a walk by Galway Bay for #NewYearsDay. Happy New Year everybody 🖤

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Happy 17th birthday to our lovely lad, where has all the time gone?! 🖤

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Happy Christmas from these Kellys! Nollaig Shona daoibh – wishing you joy, love, and laughter this festive season 🖤

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

A verse from today's carol service, sticks... #Gaza

A verse from a Christmas carol, the text reads: This did Herod sore affray, And grievously bewilder; so he gave the world to slay, and slew the little childer.

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Congratulations #ÉannaNíLamhna on your Honorary Doctorate from University of Galway. Heard your address on Mooney this evening, brilliant stuff 🖤 Really happy to meet you last week, such spirit!

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

PS, @nigella.bsky.social, SAFETY GOGGLES essential for this recipe in the next edition!!! 😆 #Christmas #Fudge

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

...helps salve the 3rd degree burns from the Christmas fudge. Love the @maryhopkin.bsky.social in the kitchen tonight, Mary Had a Baby 🖤

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Happy birthday Mike, lovely bit on the wireless. Many happy returns 🖤 @mickpuck.bsky.social (Never be so kind, you forget to be clever, lovely by the way)

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