ART
Contours: John Doherty. Lacuna [3]
Taylor Galleries, 16 Kildare St , Dublin. Until May 9th.
taylorgalleries.ie
John Doherty is best known for his photo-realist paintings of Irish shop fronts, including, on occasion, disused garages. Now he turns to classic cars, with paintings of 12 of them, including a mark II VW Beetle and a Morris Minor. He shares the gallery with the latest instalment of the lively contemporary art survey series curated by Sabina Mac Mahon and David Quinn.
TRAD
Dónal O'Connor, John McSherry and Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin
O'Flaherty's bar, Old Storehouse, Temple Bar. 6pm €15
gael-linn.ie
Gael Linn’s monthly tea time concerts have grown a significant audience over the years, and this evening’s trio are typical of the high bar this session attracts. At First Light’s fiddler and piper, O’Connor and McSherry, have been a lightning rod to traditional music over many years, their vigorous interplay rendering long-forgotten tunes anew.
Singer Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin is an attentive curator of songs, whose solo albums have always sought to unveil something new. This is a rare chance to catch this trio performing together.
