Glass quilt created during lockdown goes on display

Emma Bourke, glass artist from Westport who contributed to the artwork, A Breath of Fresh Air – The Keep Well Glass Quilt which was launched at Turlough Park House, National Museum of Ireland – Country Life (Michael McLaughlin/PA)

Collaborative artwork created by 50 glassmakers from across the island of Ireland during the Covid lockdown has gone on display.

Confined to within five kilometres of their homes and studios, the glassmakers came together virtually to collaborate on a large glass quilt.