Over the last few months, creative Artist Mairead Brennan has been busy filling the aquarium with some new fantastic marine murals, and updating some of the pieces which have been in the aquarium since 1999.
One of these pieces that has been updated is Lily of the Lighthouse, who can be found living at the top of the lighthouse. Restored by Mairead, Lily has been returned to her former glory, and placed on watch, looking out over the rockpools. She has been dressed for all weather conditions, and given a fishing rod for reeling in some tall tales.
To launch the new murals that Mairead has been working on, and to celebrate Lily’s 25 years at the aquarium, staff are looking for some new ocean and river stories, to bring Lily’s character to life. The competition is split into two age categories - 7 to 10 years of age and 11 to 13 years of age. Stories can be based on an ocean or river themed adventure and can be submitted in English or as Gaeilge. Stories can be up to 1000 words, and should be submitted to the aquarium by the 22nd of March, along with the participants’ details.
The winning pieces will be brought to life with artwork by Garry Kendellan from Galway Atlantaquaria, and will be displayed at the aquarium and made available through the aquarium website. Winners will also receive a 50 euro book voucher.
See https://nationalaquarium.ie/fishingforstories/ for full terms and conditions.
