Commissions and Other Publications
Live Stream Interview with Michael and TAD Management
Michael was recently interviewed by Terry and Nick Davies of TAD Management as part of their TAD Talk live stream series. He talks about getting started in painting, his influences, and lots of other topics besides in this fun discussion. Follow the link in the video below to watch it all on the TAD Talk YouTube page.
'Obama in Moneygall'
Michael with his painting of President Barack Obama speaking in Dublin in May 2011 which was presented to Michelle and Barack Obama
A letter of thanks from the Obamas to Michael.
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Two paintings commemorating Barrack Obama's visit to Ireland last year were commissioned by the U.S-Ireland Alliance from Washington. The first was presented to U.S Ambassador Dan Rooney in Dublin and gifted to Barrack and Michelle Obama and was delivered to The White House, in Washington. The second one 'Obama in Moneygall' was presented to President of the Alliance Trina Vargo and will be auctioned with the proceeds going to The Senator George Mitchell Scholarship Fund.
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Michael and the McAleeses
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27th October 2011.
Michael presents his painting to President and Martin McAleese at Áras an Uachtaráin. This painting which depicts Queen Elizabeth and Mary McAleese now hangs in Áras an Uachtaráin |
Famous Faces
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Tuesday 5th July 2011
Clare People "Lahinch artist's brush with royalty" Andew Hamilton Irish Independant "Artist unveils oil paintings capturing queen's state visit"Ken Sweeney 5th September 2010, SPORTSFILE "Professional artist Michael Hanrahan from Lahinch, Co. Clare making a painting of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Final at Croke park"Picture Credit: Brendan Moran Special guest EU Commissioner Charlie McCreevey who performed the official opening enjoys the work of artist Michael Hanrahan depicting a local racing scene titled 'DNG Nationwide Chase Slippers Madden sent into orbit by Coleen Mochroi, April 20th 2005 at Punchestown', pictured at the Murphy Mullan Ward Art Auction in the Osprey Hotel, Naas. |