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The ghosts of 1916 inspire Kerry artist – but turn off his pub friends

He's painted the Boss twice, both Springsteen and Haughey, as well as farmers, fishermen, horse fairs and the lush landscapes of his native Kerry, but it wasn't until his house became haunted last year that artist Liam O'Neill turned his easel towards 1916.

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The Irish Independent

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May 25, 2026

He’s painted the Boss twice, both Springsteen and Haughey, as well as farmers, fishermen, horse fairs and the lush landscapes of his native Kerry, but it wasn’t until his house became haunted last year that artist Liam O’Neill turned his easel towards 1916.

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Liam O'Neill

Liam O’Neill is among Ireland’s foremost contemporary artists. His paintings and sculptures depict the west coast, it’s harbours, musicians, horse fairs, fishermen and famous figures he meets every day in his native West Kerry, Ireland. Liam wrote his book Riastáil in his native Irish, drawing on memories of his childhood in Corca Dhuibhne, West Kerry, during the 1950s and 60s.

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