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Poems for Patience 2026 launched at Cúirt International Festival of Literature

Eileen Casey next to her poem Supermarket Days, Saolta Arts competition winning poem. Photo credit: Andrew Downes Saolta Arts celebrated the 22nd series of Poems for Patience on Thursday…

Saolta Arts23 April 2026

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Brush Strokes: Former stroke patient Brendan McHugh opens art exhibition at UHG

Saolta Arts officially launched Brush Strokes, a new exhibition by self-taught artist Brendan McHugh (@lbionic), on Saturday 11 April in the Arts Corridor at University Hospital Galway (UHG). The exhibition…

Saolta Arts16 April 2026

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Poems for Patience Competition 2026

Saolta Arts is seeking entries for its annual poetry competition. The poetry competition is run in conjunction with the Poems for Patience series as part of Cúirt International Festival of Literature, which takes place…

Saolta Arts18 February 2026

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Film Screening – Yes, But Do You Care?

Powerful Film Screening and Discussion on Dementia Care to take place in Galway this week Artist Marie Brett’s acclaimed film of national significance, "Yes, But Do You Care?" comes to…

Saolta Arts23 September 2025

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Open Call: Opportunities for Visual Artists with Saolta Arts

Saolta Arts in partnership with our colleagues at University Hospital Galway (UHG), Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH), Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) Ballinasloe, Mayo University Hospital (MUH) and Roscommon University Hospital…

Saolta Arts4 February 2025

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Poems for Patience Competition 2025

Saolta Arts is seeking entries for its annual poetry competition. The poetry competition is run in conjunction with the Poems for Patience series as part of Cúirt International Festival of…

Saolta Arts20 December 2024

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“Circus of Circles” by Aoife Cunningham launched at University Hospital Galway

Pictured are Michelle Flatley, Clinical Nurse Manager 2 St Patrick's Ward, Susan Millar DuMars, Poet and Guest Speaker, Margaret Flannery, Arts Manager, Aoife Cunningham Poet and Eileen Flynn, Assistant Director…

Saolta Arts13 December 2024

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Saolta Arts is seeking a Project Coordinator

Saolta Arts, in partnership with Galway City Council, Galway County Council, Croí Heart and Stroke charity and HSE West North West, are seeking a motivated, experienced and highly organised contractor…

Saolta Arts11 December 2024

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Saolta Arts: Open Call for Exhibition Proposals at Galway University Hospital

Saolta Arts is currently accepting proposals for its 2024/2025 visual arts exhibition programme at Galway University Hospital. Group proposals are welcome. The Arts Corridor hosts a rolling programme of exhibitions. …

Saolta Arts28 February 2024

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Poems for Patience Poetry Competition 2024

Saolta Arts is seeking entries for its annual poetry competition. The poetry competition is run in conjunction with the Poems for Patience series as part of Cúirt International Festival of…

Saolta Arts16 February 2024