The Luan Gallery is a publicly owned art gallery in Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland.
Dánlann Átha Luain | |
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 Luan Gallery in 2018 | |
  Location within Ireland | |
| Established | 2012 |
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| Location | Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°25′26″N 7°56′34″W / 53.42382°N 7.94287°W |
| Type | art gallery |
| Public transit access | Connaught Street bus station Athlone railway station |
| Website | www |
The gallery opened in 2012, and the building consists of the older part, a former public library built in 1897 as a temperance hall, combined with a newer wing, designed by Keith Williams. The building was named Best Cultural Building of 2013 by the RIAI,[1] and received a Civic Trust Award in 2014.[2]
The gallery takes its name from Luan son of Lugair son of Lugaid, a mythical chief who gives his name to the town.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Luan Gallery in Athlone, RIAI Best Cultural Building". Irish Independent. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Winners: Luan Gallery". Civic Trust Awards. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- ^ "Luan Gallery named by Athlone Art and Heritage volunteer". Athlone Advertiser. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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