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Dean Kelly

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Irish, creative sort • painting, poetry, photography • own notions https://www.deankelly.ie

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Nov 17

Hi all, I'm Dean from Galway in Ireland. Big interest in the arts, particularly poetry, painting, photography. Never quite smart enough for the birdsite, but hopefully nice enough for here, keeping it light. (thought I'd done this already, must have been on poor old Mastodon) deankelly.ie/about/ 💙🦋

A painting of people on Salthill Prom, beach beyond, in an expressive style by Dean Kelly

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 5d

A spot of framing, nice... Is Was, new paintings by Dean Kelly at Kenny Gallery, Galway. Opens 24 Oct, 6:00pm #art #exhibition #galway #arte #kunst

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 13d

🎨 A small painting, just finished, will be in 'Is Was' * exhibition opens in one month * FRI 24 OCT, at The Kenny Gallery, Galway. New paintings, drawings and photographs. Very special guest speaker to be announced... save the date! 📌 #DeanKelly #art #exhibition

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 14d

🎨 Artists - sign up to support Catherine Connolly, for continuity of compassion and culture in the Áras 👉

www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/artists

#artistsforcatherine #catherineconnollyforpresident

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · 25d

😂 Fantastic launch of Galway Comedy Festival at old Palás Cinema, already buzzing as festival hub! Brilliant atmosphere, a treat to see Phill Jupitus back on Galway stage.

Tue 21 – Mon 27 Oct with stellar line-up. Details galwaycomedyfestival.ie

🔒 Clamp outside, not as funny (poor Ross!) #GCF25

Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Sep 7

No bother John, no harm sure! Hope all well.

Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Sep 3

Delighted ‘Is Was’ included in the Autumn edition of Irish Arts Review. Many thanks Paula, Yvonne and all the team for the feature 🙏 "tensions between past and present, using a visual language to suggest the quiet transformations of place", something like that! From 24 Oct, Kenny Gallery, Galway.

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Aug 24

Nice to read at Skylight 47's Heritage Week event in Galway yesterday. Lovely to see/meet Aideen Henry, Daragh Hoey and Geraldine Mills, a privilege to be in the archaeology with them - Hall of the Red Earl, a fascinating venue! Thanks to Hazel Kelly for the photograph. #poetry #heritageweek #galway

Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Aug 20

Because it's there ...sore legs this evening #DiamondHill #Connemara #Ireland

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Aug 17

Oasis 'home' in Ireland this weekend. Half the world away, or half a life ago anyhow, I was making my Massive Heads for Chris Evans. Late 90s - what times!

#Oasis #OasisIreland #90s #MassiveHeads #Throwback #DeanKelly #ChrisEvans #Macnas

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Aug 15

Reckon it's finished... Untitled (as yet) painting for *Is Was* exhibition in Galway in October, Dean Kelly. #DeanKelly #KennyGallery #painting #exhibition #exhibit #galway #Ireland #art @kennysbookshop.bsky.social

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Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery @kennysbookshop.bsky.social · Aug 2

Save the date! Galway artist Dean Kelly returns with a new exhibition of paintings and photographs rooted in Galway. Opening at Kennys on October 24th. Preview below!

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Aug 1

'Is Was' is my upcoming #exhibition at The Kenny Gallery, Galway.

New paintings and photographs – scenes held in memory, recorded in passing.

Rooted in Galway, coming from that blurred line between what was seen and what was felt. 24 Oct - 18 Nov, 2025.

More info: deankelly.ie/wp-content/u...

Poster for an art exhibition at The Kenny Gallery by Dean Kelly, opens 24 October. Light streaks across an evening street, expressive paint strokes.

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · May 26

Very sorry to hear of the death of Alan Yentob, such a great champion of the arts

Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · May 10

Tom Kenny's Old Galway: The Streets of Galway, vintage photography exhibition open now! In memory of Ronnie O'Gorman. Terrific to help Tom in a small way, bravo boss. Info: bit.ly/4kcEvIG

#Galway #Photography #Exhibition

Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · May 1

Sometimes, just to plunge,
and dream on the farthest back
towels in the hot press.

#PoetryDayIreland #Haiku #IrishPoetry #HotPress
#CheckTheEmersionsOff

Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Apr 27

Belated, but surprise, birthday wishes Uncle 🎉 The most open, interesting, urbane, kind and generous person ✨ enjoy every bit George x 🥳

Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Apr 27

Lovely to join Ian and Nicola on their special day — and to catch up with this gorgeous gang — made even better by going with the coolest girl 😎🤓🖤 (📷 thanks to RK and MK for pics!)

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Apr 10

Privilege to read at the launch of Poems For Patience, UHG. Beautiful event filled with warmth & light. Took 2nd place, judged by the Susan Millar DuMars. Congrats to Jessamine O’Connor on winning - sorry to miss you. Thanks to Tomás Kenny for support & pics, Margaret Flannery, Saolta Arts, Cúirt 🖤

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Apr 9

Seán Hewitt was at Kennys' tonight for the launch of his new book Open, Heaven— his first novel. Judging by the wonderful readings, it sounds lyrical, rich, and deeply moving. A real pleasure to meet Seán, and lovely to see Victoria Kennefick again too. Best of luck with the book, Seán! #Cúirt

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Apr 5

A wonderful evening at Kennys Bookshop as Gráinne O’Brien launched her YA verse novel Solo in conversation with the brilliant Donal Ryan. Lyrical, brave, and full of heart— we’re so proud of her. What a night! #SoloLaunch #GráinneOBrien #DonalRyan #VerseNovel #IrishAuthors #KennysBookshop

Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Mar 15

Thanks Róisín :)

Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Mar 15

Cheers Mike :)

Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Mar 15

Delighted my poem Blue-burdened Air took 2nd place in the Poems for Patience comp, judged by Susan Millar DuMars and run by Saolta Arts / Cúirt International Festival of Literature. Well done Jessamine O’Connor on winning and to fellow prize winners— Denise Blake, Caitriona Lane & Charlotte Ansell!

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Dean Kelly @deankelly.bsky.social · Mar 6

So, fixing toilets now!?! How's your day going 😆