IGI news
PJ Lynch designs new stamps
December 10 2006
PJ Lynch has designed a set of two new christmas stamps for An Post.
They feature images of a Madonna and child, and a shepherd. The stunning First Day Cover also designed by PJ Lynch features an illustration of an Angel.
Famous Irish Political Gaffes book
October 05 2006
Written by Shane Coleman and cover & text Illustrations by Fintan Taite, Foot in Mouth - famous Irish Political Gaffes recounts the gaffes that rocked governments, shocked public opinion and mocked accepted uses of the english language.
A fascinating account of our politicians’ moments of madness that leaves the reader wondering how our elected leaders can mess up so badly.... so consistently.
Read Full Story »Steve Simpson Illustrates New Stamp
July 10 2005
To celebrate Apimondia 2005 An Post is issuing a 65c stamp illustrated by IGI member Steve Simpson.
The international Apimondia Congress is to be held in Dublin from 21 to 26 August 2005. Apimondia promotes co-operation of beekeepers’ associations, scientific bodies and individuals involved in apiculture worldwide.
Read Full Story »New Book Illustrated by Peter Donnelly
April 10 2005
Rudaí a Chonaic Mé (Things I saw), was written by Siobhán Ní Dhúill and is part of the Foras na Gaeilge Séidean Sí project which aims to promote the Irish Language in schools.
The book is a simple story about an inquisitive 5-year-old girl and the things she discovers on a nighttime adventure throughout her home.
Read Full Story »Two New Books from Annie West
February 15 2004
Annie West has illustrated two new books for children. “Cearc an Phrompa” is an Irish language reworking of the children’s favourite, Chicken Licken.
It is published by Cl mhaigh Eo and illustrations from this book won her the Best Book Illustration Award at the IGI Illustration awards 2004.
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