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10 Feb 2026

PICTURES: Remarkable multisensory exhibition opens in Limerick city

The 'People of Avista' exhibition at the Limerick City Gallery of Art features 33 professional portraits capturing the lives of those supported by the service

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Avista Launches ‘People Of Avista’ Photography Exhibition to mark 100 years of Service, Avista (formerly Daughters Of Charity Disability Support Services) is hosting a portrait photography exhibition, capturing 33 people supported by Avista. This exhibition takes place in the Limerick City Gallery of Art from Tuesday 3rd February – Tuesday 10th February.

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Co. Limerick, This multisensory experience allows members of the public to celebrate the people and personalities from across the Limerick, Tipperary, Offaly and Dublin services.
Kathryn Dineen from Limerick City said “Today we start the 100-year celebrations for Avista and the Daughters of Charity. In this exhibition you will see photos of people with disabilities. But what’s more, you will hear what we have to say and who we are.“
Speaking at the Launch, Avista CEO Lorraine Macken said: “2026 is a special year for Avista (formerly the Daughters of Charity) as we celebrate 100 years of service. Over the last century, Avista have supported thousands of people - each with an individual story. Each portrait in this exhibition goes beyond appearance to capture character, emotion, and identity. The beauty of this exhibition is its humanity. We are invited to hear about people in their own words and through objects and photographs they have chosen to represent themselves.” 
This free exhibition takes place from Tuesday 3rd February until Tuesday the 10th February at the Limerick City Gallery of Art, Limerick city. All are welcome

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