LSAD celebrates 162-year history

The 162-year-old history of Limerick School of Art and Design was celebrated at the weekend when leading alumni returned to recognise the contribution of their old alma mater to the Irish world of art and design.

The ‘Big Weekend’ was LSAD’s flagship contribution to the Limerick National City of Culture programme as it brought back graduates — from as far as Canada — who have worked across the globe in the fields of fine art, design, education, film, writing, music and comedy.

The school, which is rated among the top 50 colleges of its kind in the world, has turned out leading fashion designers such as Una Burke, Natalie B Coleman, and Joanne Hynes, who have created items worn by Lady Gaga, Mary J Blige, and Tulisa.