{"id":459594,"date":"2026-05-21T05:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T05:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/459594\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T05:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T05:59:25","slug":"banksy-steals-the-spotlight-as-cork-resort-hosts-free-art-exhibit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/459594\/","title":{"rendered":"Banksy steals the spotlight as Cork resort hosts FREE art exhibit"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 350 works in stunning surroundings of Castlemartyr<\/p>\n

12:23, 19 May 2026Updated 12:29, 19 May 2026<\/p>\n

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Patrick O\u2019Reilly, The Warrior will feature on the grounds of Cork\u2019s five-star Castlemartyr resort this summer.<\/p>\n

A world-class art and sculpture exhibition featuring over 350 works is set to return to Cork next month – and it is free of charge in some beautiful landscapes.<\/p>\n

Art and Soul will take over the grounds and interiors of the five-star Castlemartyr Resort from June 1 to June 28, with more than 350 artworks on display across the luxury East Cork estate.<\/p>\n

The exhibition is completely free to attend and will be open daily from 11am to 7pm, with guided tours running every day at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.<\/p>\n

Hosted by Gormleys, the month-long event will include over 100 outdoor sculptures and installations spread throughout the resort\u2019s 220-acre grounds, alongside more than 200 artworks displayed inside the hotel.<\/p>\n

Among the biggest attractions this year is The Unicorn, a large-scale sculpture by surrealist icon Salvador Dal\u00ed, while works from internationally acclaimed artists including Banksy, Andy Warhol, Tracey Emin, Sophie Ryder, Philip Jackson and Julian Opie will also feature.<\/p>\n

The exhibition will also spotlight Irish artists and sculptors including John Redmond, Peter Monaghan, Jenny Belton, Liam O\u2019Neill, Eamonn Ceannt and Ian Pollock.<\/p>\n

Visitors can also attend artists\u2019 talks and musical performances throughout the event, while Castlemartyr Resort is offering special overnight stay packages and Champagne afternoon tea experiences during the exhibition.<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of the launch, Oliver Gormley said the event gives visitors a unique chance to experience world-class art in one of Cork\u2019s most scenic locations.<\/p>\n

\u201cArt and Soul gives art lovers a unique opportunity to view these incredible works of art in the beautiful surroundings of Castlemartyr,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Castlemartyr Resort General Manager Brendan Comerford added that the historic estate provides the \u201cperfect background\u201d for the arts-focused summer programme.<\/p>\n

This marks the fourteenth major art and sculpture exhibition organised by Gormleys and the fourth time the event has been hosted at Castlemartyr Resort.<\/p>\n

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