The 2008 Award Ceremony

The 2008 Golden Fleece Award Ceremony took place on the premises of the Office of Public Works on March 11th 2008. Roisin de Buitlear, Chairperson of the Golden Fleece Artistic Advisory Panel, introduced the shortlisted candidates and the prizes were presented by Dublin artist Zita Reihill. We are pleased to be able to show you some of the highlights of this happy occasion, and to present our award winning artists for 2008

Dublin artist Zita Reihill presents Eoin Mac Lochlainn with the Golden Fleece Award for 2008



Bob Johnston, 2008 Merit Award winner for his work in basketry, with Professor Ros Mitchell, Golden Fleece Trustee



Eoin MacLochlainn, Golden Fleece Award winner for 2008, speaking after he has received his prize



Sharon Lindsay Ferguson received a Merit award for her work with pictorial and sculptural textiles



Sylvia Hemmingway received a Merit Award for her work in etching and print making


Muriel Beckett (left), shortlisted for her work in weaving, enjoys a drink with friends at the reception