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31 Jan 2026

Laois student's exceptional artwork displayed at national exhibition

The Texaco Children's Art Competition Exhibition has opened in Omagh

Laois student's exceptional artwork displayed at national exhibition

Laois student, Beth Phelan is pictured with her mother Marishe and her prize-winning artwork.

A student from Laois has had her prize-winning artwork exhibited at Strule Arts Centre in Omagh.

Beth Phelan from Laois is among 42 students across Ireland whose work has been displayed at Strule Arts Centre as part of an exhibition of winning artworks from the past two years of the Texaco Children's Art Competition. 

Beth won second prize in the 12-13 years age category of the 70th Competition for her work entitled 'The Farmhouse' in 2024 as a pupil of Paint Pots Art Group in Ballyfin.

The impressive exhibition showcases 42 standout artworks from the past two years of the Texaco Children's Art Competition as well as remarkable selection of work by young artists from across Ulster. 

Hosted by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the Texaco Children's Art Competition Exhibition opened to the public on Thursday, January 29. 

The exhibition will remain open until Saturday, February 28.

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People from across the country are welcome to visit the beautiful exhibition from Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 5pm.

Admission into the exhibition is free of charge.

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