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14 Nov 2025

Kilkenny man's presidential portrait of outgoing Michael D Higgins is a big hit

Séan Brennan from Moneenroe, Castlecomer has been getting a lot of attention for his portrait of Michael D Higgins

Kilkenny

Séan Brennan from Moneenroe, Castlecomer has been getting a lot of attention for his amazing portrait of Michael D Higgins

Séan Brennan from Moneenroe, Castlecomer has been getting a lot of attention for his amazing portrait of Michael D Higgins - just in time as the two-term president leaves office.

The artist is a 31 year old from Castlecomer. He studied art in The National College of Art and Design in Dublin and is now working as a Design Manager in Dublin also.

Séan is a past pupil of Castlecomer Community School and loves practicing his creativity in his spare time. He has spent lots of time over the last few months at work to create the masterpiece.

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