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NCAD Alumni Connectivity - Milan Ireland's National College of Art & Design (NCAD) faculty and alumni come together for event during Milan Design Week (20th April)

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 - 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
You can now reserve your place for the 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 on 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 at 5 pm: www.eventbrite.ie/e/ncad-alumn...
Save the date for the 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 on 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 at 6 pm. More details will follow.

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Artistic License: Marcel Vidal - The Gloss Magazine Irish contemporary artist Marcel Vidal is known for paintings and sculptures that explore representation in a hyper-saturated image culture

#NCADAlumni Spotlight ✨ A lovely feature in The Gloss about Marcel Vidal and his exhibition "Blue Moon Shadow", now showing at #KerlinGallery, Dublin, until 18 April.
🔗 Read more: thegloss.ie/artistic-license-marcel-vidal

#NCADAlumni #StudyatNCAD #marcelvidal #bluemoonshadow

‘It’s so funny to walk into a kimono shop in Tokyo and find everyone drinking whiskey and talking about Ireland’ – The team fusing Celtic patterns and Japanese heritage Being Irish seems to be quite the hot commodity at the moment.Actors such as Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy continue to be praised internationally for their craft. Irish designers JW A...

Great to see #NCADAlumni Mark McNulty featured in this piece on the influence of Celtic patterns in Japanese kimono design. 🔗 Read more: www.independent.ie/style/fashio...

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Who is the Clare artist chosen as Grand Marshal of the St Patrick’s Day Ennis parade Clare County Council has confirmed that artist and Ennis native Mick O’Dea will serve as Grand Marshal for this year’s Ennis St Patrick’s Day parade.

Delighted to see NCAD alumnus Mick O’Dea honoured as Grand Marshal of this year’s Ennis St Patrick’s Day parade.
📲 Read more about his inspiring career and connection to the town here: www.independent.ie/regionals/cl...

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Gina London: More than just trimmings… why creativity is a bona fide leadership advantage Leadership stories don’t always begin where you expect.

Thrilled to see that NCAD alumna Claire Garvey showcased her wearable art exhibition at Powerscourt House & Gardens.

Find out more (paywall): www.independent.ie/business/gin...

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New on our #NCADAlumni blog: practical tips on balancing client work with personal projects to build a fulfilling creative career, plus inspiring alumni stories for freelancers and grads.
📲 Read it here: shorturl.at/UpHAP
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RHA Hennessy Craig Award and Homan Potterton Prize Awards Announced From Royal Hibernian Academy Thursday February 12th 2026The Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts is delighted to announce that artists Eileen Leonard Sealy a

Huge congratulations to NCAD alumni Eileen Leonard Sealy (Hennessy Craig Award winner), Conor O’Connell (Homan Potterton Prize winner), and Maya Brezing (shortlisted) on their remarkable achievements at the #RHAAwards!
📲 Read more:
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We are delighted to announce that a delegation from NCAD will be visiting Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Mumbai from 10–13 March. We look forward to connecting with prospective students and hearing from our India-based alumni during the visit. Stay tuned for more details!
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'I couldn't touch materials': Daphne Wright on how having a child changed her art After temporarily turning away from sculpture following the arrival of her first child, the artist's sons are now central to her work

Daphne Wright, NCAD alumna and one of Ireland’s most respected sculptors, reflects on how motherhood reshaped her practice. Read more here:
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
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Alumni Connectivity Event - In Conversation with Iarlaith Ní Fheorais Come join us at NCAD for an exciting talk with Alumni Impact Award Winner, Iarlaith Ní Fheorais, on Wednesday 4th February at 5.30pm

🌟 Happening tomorrow! Join us at NCAD for our next #NCADAlumni Connectivity Event - In Conversation with Iarlaith Ní Fheorais, tomorrow Wednesday, 4 February at 5.30pm in the Harry Clarke Theatre, NCAD. Free and open to all alumni and friends. Reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.ie/e/alumni-con...

'The Cult of the Imperfect' - Alumni Connectivity Event with Conor Foran Come join us at NCAD for an exciting talk with Alumni Impact Award Winner, Conor Foran, on Friday 13th February at 1.30pm

NCAD Alumni Connectivity Event: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 with 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻, Irish artist, designer, and educator, followed by a Q&A. This free event is open to all alumni and friends. Reserve your spot 👉 www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-cult-o...

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Join us at NCAD for our next Alumni Connectivity Event – In Conversation with Iarlaith Ní Fheorais on Wednesday, 4 February at 5.30 pm in the Harry Clarke Theatre, NCAD.

This free event is open to all alumni and friends. Reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.ie/e/alumni-con...

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Nationwide 2026-01-12 Nationwide features stories of people with a passion for fashion and design. Presented by Anne Cassin. Watch Nationwide 2026-01-12 on RTÉ Player for free

We’re delighted to see #NCADalumni Claire Garvey and Kasandra O'Connell featured on RTÉ’s Nationwide. The episode spotlights Irish designer Claire Garvey as she reflects on her time at #NCAD and the creative process of upcycling and repurposing materials.
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¨NCAD exceeded my expectations in many ways. Courage, critical and creative thinking were expected.¨

Interesting piece in the Sunday Independent on #NCAD graduate #FergalStyles, whose painting Cat Looking in a Swivel Mirror draws on memory, imagination and layered emotion.

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Today, we are sharing a new article aimed at the #NCADAlumni community, exploring career paths in sustainable design within the creative industries.

Read the full article: www.ncad.ie/alumni/ncad-...

We are delighted to introduce 𝗔𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢’𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲, the talented Dublin-born designer behind the inaugural #NCADAlumniImpactAward ✨
📲 Read Aisling’s full interview and learn more about her design process on our website: www.ncad.ie/alumni/ncad-...
#NCADAlumni #art #design

Our new #NCADAlumni Blog is live! 🎉
Kick off the series with tips on professional networking, a must for creative careers across Ireland.

Connect, collaborate, and grow with the #NCAD community.

Read here 👉 www.ncad.ie/alumni/ncad-...

#networking #careeradvice

NCAD graduates highlighted include #TadhgJames, #MonikaMoryc, #EllieMoloney, and #AmyFrankieMoroney, each bringing unique creativity and innovation to the shoot styled by #RóisínKelly and photographed by #ChloeAillud.

#NCAD #StudyatNCAD #BoldandCurious #NCADAlumni

Wild Atlantic weaves: Beautiful creations from emerging Irish designers This all-female team shoot on a Co Donegal beach celebrates Ireland’s next generation of design talent

We are delighted to see so many #NCADalumni featured in this article by #DeirdreMcQuillan in @irishtimes.com, showcasing Ireland’s emerging fashion talent.

📖 Read more: www.irishtimes.com/life-style/f...

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World titles for Streimikyte and Comerford in New Delhi Team Ireland has claimed two gold medals on a memorable day at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi after outstanding performances from Greta Streimikyte and Orla Comerford.

🏆 Incredible news from New Delhi! Congratulations to NCAD alumna #OrlaComerford on winning GOLD at the World Para Athletics Championships!
www.rte.ie/sport/athlet...

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Charlotte Taylor's debut LDF exhibition allows "female design to stand for itself" As part of the London Design Festival, Charlotte Taylor has curated an exhibition of collectible design pieces from almost 40 women creatives. Here, she explains why it's not just a "female design sho...

Great to see Cara Campos’ O.F.F (Objects from Frames) project featured on @dezeen.com as part of Charlotte Taylor's debut London Design Week exhibition.

🔗 Read more: www.dezeen.com/2025/09/18/s...

📲 Find out more about Cara C.'s project: 2024.ncad.works/graduates/ca...

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An artist dishes up Dublin’s invasive species Luke Casserly wants to reframe how we think about plants like Japanese Knotweed – with a cookbook.

Nice to see #NCADAlumni Luke Casserly featured in this article by Sunni Bean. His innovative project, "Pesky Nature" - a cookbook reimagining invasive species like Japanese knotweed - shows how art sparks new conversations about #ecology.

📲 Read more: www.dublininquirer.com/an-artist-di...

Hazel O’Sullivan: ‘I used to go to the Hill of Tara every Sunday with my grandad for chocolate cake. It became a place tied to memory’ Thirteen-year-old Hazel O’Sullivan was “switching to business at school when a picture of my shoe got loads of praise from my art teacher. She convinced me to stay and from there my passion for art re...

Interesting piece by Niall MacMonagle in The Irish Independent featuring #NCAD Alumna Hazel O’Sullivan.

Hazel O’Sullivan’s solo show ‘CircaRé’ continues at Kerlin Gallery, Dublin 1, until October 4.

Read more (paywall): www.independent.ie/entertainmen...

#NCADAlumni #StudyatNCAD #CircaRé

Congratulations to Lily on the feature!

📲 Learn more about the BA in Moving Image Design at NCAD: www.ncad.ie/undergraduat...

#NCADAlumni #StudyatNCAD #BoldandCurious #NCAD #GenZ

🎉 Today’s the day! Join us for the 𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆. Connect with recent graduates, NCAD alumni, Studio+ partners, and employers. Don’t miss out!📍NCAD Campus. Grey Square/Harry Clarke foyer, 6 -8 pm. 📲 Get your free tickets 🔗 www.eventbrite.ie/e/ncad-works...
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📣Reminder - Get ready to kick off summer with your fellow #NCADalumni! Our first 𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 is happening tomorrow, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲, from 6 pm - 8 pm.
📍NCAD Campus. Grey Square/Harry Clarke foyer.
🔗 Reserve your spot: www.eventbrite.ie/e/ncad-works...

#NCADWorks2025 #NCAD

This special event, part of our 𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗗 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, creates a unique opportunity for meaningful exchange between our 2025 graduates and established alumni during the excitement of the graduate exhibition.

All #NCADAlumni and friends welcome. Please help spread the word!

We'll be hosting our first-ever NCAD WORKS Alumni Summer Party next week!
➡️ Friday, 13th June (6 pm – 8 pm)
🎶 Enjoy a DJ set by DJ Subtle #NCADMusic
🍸 Refreshments available for purchase.
🔗 Get your free tickets: shorturl.at/s6qqV
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