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Liam O’Neill
Liam O’Neill is one of Ireland’s leading contemporary artists, known for capturing the vibrant life of West Kerry, where he was born in Corcha Dhuibhne. His work reflects the essence of the west coast, portraying its harbors, musicians, horse fairs, fishermen, and notable figures he encounters in daily life.
Riastáil – a new book by Liam O’Neill
In this commemorative book “Riastáil”, Liam speaks competently, creatively and empatheticly in the Irish language of his family’s life as he remembers it in Cathair Scoilbín and in Corca Dhuibhne.
The book is available in 2 editions available from the following outlets:
Greenlane Gallery Dingle
Dingle Bookshop
An Café Liteartha
Killarney Art Gallery
The Oriel Gallery Dublin
Driocht Gallery Adare
Sourcing Liam O’Neill’s Artwork
Commissioned Projects
C.H. Haughey
Bruce Springsteen
Brendan Kennelly
The Great Irish Writers
The Heroes of 1916
Collections
The Irish Consulate New York
Senator Jean Kennedy Smith
Robert De Niro
The K Club Hotel
Sculptures by Liam O’Neill
Latest News: Liam O’Neill
Chicago honour for artist Liam O’Neill
West Kerry artist Liam O’Neill, whose recent move into sculpture has drawn major acclaim, is travelling to Chicago to receive iBAM’s 2025 Visual Arts award and showcase his work at the Irish American Heritage Center.
Liam O’Neill: iBAM 2025 awardee
The 2025 iBAM! Awards in Chicago will honour several prominent figures in Irish culture, with Liam O’Neill recognised in the Visual Arts category. iBAM! (Irish Books, Art & Music).
Liam O’Neill’s view of Ireland, shared in oils and sculpture
Liam O’Neill’s art reflects his deep connection to Kerry and Irish traditions, capturing both the natural landscape and communal memories through expressive oils and powerful bronze sculptures. His recent sculptural works range from modest pieces to dramatic bronze tableaux, rooted in local stories and personal history.
Liam’s sculptures in collaboration with Bronzesmith
Liam has expanded his practice into sculpture through his collaboration with Bronzesmith
Art at the Falls: Sheen Lodge Exhibition: 14 September – 12 October 2025
This autumn, Gormleys Gallery presents Art at the Falls, an immersive art and sculpture exhibition taking place across the luxurious Sheen Falls Lodge estate in Kenmare, County Kerry—set amidst the Sheen River and the majestic mountains beside Kenmare Bay
To anyone with back pain, keep moving. Don’t give up.
Last year artist Liam O’Neill was affected by two prolapsed discs that caused enormous back pain, he tells Celine Naughton of the Irish Independent.
Artist Liam paints word pictures
A newspaper article in The Kerry’s Eye about Liam launching his debut publication, a personal account of life, family and place. It is a new book from the renowned West Kerry Painter.
“Riastáil”: a new book by Irish artist Liam O’Neill
There are two editions of Liam O’Neill’s new book Riastáil that will be launching in November. The second edition has been beautifully hand bound in Muckross Bookbinding