Dean Kelly
@deankelly.bsky.social
Irish, creative sort • painting, poetry, photography • own notions https://www.deankelly.ie
You're very kind David, thanks for going to the effort! Unfortunately mine finishes in the same place, albeit with alternative words.
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
You're very kind David, thanks for going to the effort! Unfortunately mine finishes in the same place, albeit with alternative words.
Anybody have a more recent rendering of the Duino Elegies than the two copies I have? Looking for the end of the Ninth Elegy, only... apparently a fragment was added. Help! Twitter used to be great for this, would appreciate it. English or German fine, 80s+. #Rilke #DuinoElegies
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Anybody have a more recent rendering of the Duino Elegies than the two copies I have? Looking for the end of the Ninth Elegy, only... apparently a fragment was added. Help! Twitter used to be great for this, would appreciate it. English or German fine, 80s+. #Rilke #DuinoElegies
Dean Kelly and John Behan RHA at Is Was, Kelly's current exhibition at the Kenny Gallery, Galway.
Lovely to welcome John today, always such a kind support, personally and to a generation of Irish artists.
#deankelly #art #exhibition #iswas #galway
Lovely to welcome John today, always such a kind support, personally and to a generation of Irish artists.
#deankelly #art #exhibition #iswas #galway
November 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Dean Kelly and John Behan RHA at Is Was, Kelly's current exhibition at the Kenny Gallery, Galway.
Lovely to welcome John today, always such a kind support, personally and to a generation of Irish artists.
#deankelly #art #exhibition #iswas #galway
Lovely to welcome John today, always such a kind support, personally and to a generation of Irish artists.
#deankelly #art #exhibition #iswas #galway
A spin around Is Was, the current exhibition by Dean Kelly at the Kenny Gallery, Galway. Runs only until 18 Nov, so don't miss it!
More info/links in bio, or visit thekennygallery.ie
#deankelly #iswas #art #painting #photography #exhibition #galway
More info/links in bio, or visit thekennygallery.ie
#deankelly #iswas #art #painting #photography #exhibition #galway
November 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A spin around Is Was, the current exhibition by Dean Kelly at the Kenny Gallery, Galway. Runs only until 18 Nov, so don't miss it!
More info/links in bio, or visit thekennygallery.ie
#deankelly #iswas #art #painting #photography #exhibition #galway
More info/links in bio, or visit thekennygallery.ie
#deankelly #iswas #art #painting #photography #exhibition #galway
Dean Kelly, Photonic / Cross Street, Galway, acrylic on canvas, 20x24in - in my Is Was show, currently at Kenny Gallery, Galway, H91 N5P8, Ireland.
#deankelly #art #exhibition #galway
#deankelly #art #exhibition #galway
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Dean Kelly, Photonic / Cross Street, Galway, acrylic on canvas, 20x24in - in my Is Was show, currently at Kenny Gallery, Galway, H91 N5P8, Ireland.
#deankelly #art #exhibition #galway
#deankelly #art #exhibition #galway
Here's to the next 25 years, time flies when you're having fun, to my love ♥️ 4/11/25
November 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Here's to the next 25 years, time flies when you're having fun, to my love ♥️ 4/11/25
At final rally of the Presidential campaign in Salthill tonight. A rare and genuine feeling in the air, hope.
Felt like the beginning of a movement, one rooted in care and courage. So heartening to see the left coming together.
#VoteCatherineConnolly tomorrow for the Republic we aspire to be.
Felt like the beginning of a movement, one rooted in care and courage. So heartening to see the left coming together.
#VoteCatherineConnolly tomorrow for the Republic we aspire to be.
October 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
At final rally of the Presidential campaign in Salthill tonight. A rare and genuine feeling in the air, hope.
Felt like the beginning of a movement, one rooted in care and courage. So heartening to see the left coming together.
#VoteCatherineConnolly tomorrow for the Republic we aspire to be.
Felt like the beginning of a movement, one rooted in care and courage. So heartening to see the left coming together.
#VoteCatherineConnolly tomorrow for the Republic we aspire to be.
The show opens this Friday at 6:00pm at The Kenny Gallery, with guest speaker Phill Jupitus. All are welcome. Have a look through the full collection online here: t.ly/tyVAJ
#deankelly #art #exhibition #galway
#deankelly #art #exhibition #galway
October 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The show opens this Friday at 6:00pm at The Kenny Gallery, with guest speaker Phill Jupitus. All are welcome. Have a look through the full collection online here: t.ly/tyVAJ
#deankelly #art #exhibition #galway
#deankelly #art #exhibition #galway
Is Was — my new exhibition of paintings, drawings and photographs — is now live on the Kenny Gallery website.
Over forty new works, made from the streets, light and shifting memory of Galway.
www.thekennygallery.ie
Over forty new works, made from the streets, light and shifting memory of Galway.
www.thekennygallery.ie
October 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Is Was — my new exhibition of paintings, drawings and photographs — is now live on the Kenny Gallery website.
Over forty new works, made from the streets, light and shifting memory of Galway.
www.thekennygallery.ie
Over forty new works, made from the streets, light and shifting memory of Galway.
www.thekennygallery.ie
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
October 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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
🎨 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
September 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
🎨 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
🎨 Artists - sign up to support Catherine Connolly, for continuity of compassion and culture in the Áras 👉
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#artistsforcatherine #catherineconnollyforpresident
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#artistsforcatherine #catherineconnollyforpresident
September 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🎨 Artists - sign up to support Catherine Connolly, for continuity of compassion and culture in the Áras 👉
www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/artists
#artistsforcatherine #catherineconnollyforpresident
www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/artists
#artistsforcatherine #catherineconnollyforpresident
😂 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
Tue 21 – Mon 27 Oct with stellar line-up. Details galwaycomedyfestival.ie
🔒 Clamp outside, not as funny (poor Ross!) #GCF25
September 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
😂 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
Tue 21 – Mon 27 Oct with stellar line-up. Details galwaycomedyfestival.ie
🔒 Clamp outside, not as funny (poor Ross!) #GCF25
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.
September 3, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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.
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
August 24, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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
August 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
#Oasis #OasisIreland #90s #MassiveHeads #Throwback #DeanKelly #ChrisEvans #Macnas
August 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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
#Oasis #OasisIreland #90s #MassiveHeads #Throwback #DeanKelly #ChrisEvans #Macnas
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
August 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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
'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...
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...
August 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
'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...
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...
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
#Galway #Photography #Exhibition
May 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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
#Galway #Photography #Exhibition
Sometimes, just to plunge,
and dream on the farthest back
towels in the hot press.
#PoetryDayIreland #Haiku #IrishPoetry #HotPress
#CheckTheEmersionsOff
and dream on the farthest back
towels in the hot press.
#PoetryDayIreland #Haiku #IrishPoetry #HotPress
#CheckTheEmersionsOff
May 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Sometimes, just to plunge,
and dream on the farthest back
towels in the hot press.
#PoetryDayIreland #Haiku #IrishPoetry #HotPress
#CheckTheEmersionsOff
and dream on the farthest back
towels in the hot press.
#PoetryDayIreland #Haiku #IrishPoetry #HotPress
#CheckTheEmersionsOff
Belated, but surprise, birthday wishes Uncle 🎉 The most open, interesting, urbane, kind and generous person ✨ enjoy every bit George x 🥳
April 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Belated, but surprise, birthday wishes Uncle 🎉 The most open, interesting, urbane, kind and generous person ✨ enjoy every bit George x 🥳
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!)
April 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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!)
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 🖤
April 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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 🖤