The Luan Gallery is a publicly owned art gallery in Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland.

Luan Gallery
Dánlann Átha Luain
Luan Gallery in 2018
Luan Gallery is located in Ireland
Luan Gallery
Location within Ireland
Established2012
LocationAthlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
Coordinates53°25′26″N 7°56′34″W / 53.42382°N 7.94287°W / 53.42382; -7.94287
Typeart gallery
Public transit accessConnaught Street bus station
Athlone railway station
Websitewww.athlone.ie/visit/the-luan-gallery/

The gallery opened in 2012, and the building consists of the older part, a former public library built in 1897 as a temperance hall, combined with a newer wing, designed by Keith Williams. The building was named Best Cultural Building of 2013 by the RIAI,[1] and received a Civic Trust Award in 2014.[2]

The gallery takes its name from Luan son of Lugair son of Lugaid, a mythical chief who gives his name to the town.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Luan Gallery in Athlone, RIAI Best Cultural Building". Irish Independent. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Winners: Luan Gallery". Civic Trust Awards. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Luan Gallery named by Athlone Art and Heritage volunteer". Athlone Advertiser. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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