A busload of artists from Ranelagh, and their friends- painters, photographers, video artists and scribes - descended on Leap Castle in Co. Offaly, home of Tin-Whistle 'Maestro' Sean Ryan, his wife Ann Callanan and their daughter (step dancing champion and musician extraordinaire) Ciara Ryan, in July of this year.

The artists photographed, sketched and recorded their memories, lunch was served and strong drink imbibed. Sean and Ciara were joined by their friend, De Dannan's Alec Finn, stopping in on his way to the Willie Clancy Week in Milltown Malbay and a music session ensued. The resulting exhibition records their impressions of a haunting and magical place.

Artists include Charles Crockatt, Felicity Finlay, Niall Flaherty, Gerhardt Gallagher, Brian Henderson, Eamon Gogarty, Angel Luis Gonzalez Imelda Healy, Kate Horgan, Ann Murphy, Katy Simpson, Darragh Owens, Robin Grace, Rory Pierce and Heather Finn.

This Exhibition documents the many people and places Robin has encountered throughout the World, including countries such as Mongolia, China, India and Uganda. "Impressions of Place" tells the story of people and how they live, their culture and spirituality. His affinity for documentary led him to work for press agencies in both Limerick and London. Robin is now based in Dublin, and is working as a freelance photographer. Born in Ireland, Robin Grace studied Photography and Digital Imaging at Reading College and School of Art and Design. This marks a new development for Ranelagh Arts Festival - the first time we have had an event in a private house. Congratulations to Robin on his initiative.

Visit the railings of Mountpleasant Square on Saturday and Sunday and browse the photographic talent of local enthusiasts and amateurs. It is an excellent opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with photographers.

Inspired by the art of William Pearse, Dublin-based visual artist Felicity Finlay will be exhibiting at Scoil Bhríde. Finlay's work will also be on view for those attending Festival events in Scoil Bhríde on Tuesday and Wednesday. This exhibition complements the concert to commemorate the four schoolmasters of Scoil Éanna, of which William Pearse was one.

"Willie Pearse and his world: William Pearse was a promising young artist at the turn of the century. The period 1892 to 1916 was marked by cultural and national development. Willie Pearse as both artist and patriot contributed to this development. His contemporaries in the art world have all been acknowledged; the sculptors, Oliver Sheppard and Albert Power; the painters sir William Orpen, Sarah Purser, Sean Keating, Jack B. Yeats and indeed his own pupil, Patrick Tuohy. I believe that Willie Pearse had time and history been on his side would have been celebrated too." (The late Turlough Breathnach, curator Pearse Museum)