PRINCE CHARLES DONATES WORK OF ART TO AID OMAGH HOSPITAL
Prince charles donates work of art to aid Omagh hospital
A LITHOGRAPH by Prince Charles was among the many works of art auctioned in aid of the Tyrone County Hospital last night (Wednesday).
The paintings went under the hammer of Mr John de Vere White, proprietor of de Veres' Art Auctions, in Dublin.
And the respected elderly painter, Derek Hill, will execute a portrait for last night's highest bidder.
The event organiser, Mr Fergus Ahern, wrote to the British Embassy requesting a contribution from Prince Charles three weeks ago and received a positive response.
This was soon followed by the arrival of 'Windsor Castle, a North Aspect', which is signed by the Prince and dated 1995.
The British Ambassador to Ireland also contributed a painting, as did several eminent Irish artists, including Tony O'Malley, Carey Clarke, Basil Blackshaw and Hector McDonnell.
Members of the public were able to view the collection in the National Concert Hall this week.
Most of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the purchase of vital physiotherapy equipment to treat those wounded by the Market Street bomb.
The Tyrone County Hospital intends to purchase electrical equipment, such as lasers, for pain relief, healing wounds and muscle stimulation, as well as sophisticated rehabilitation equipment, for restoring muscle function.
Prince Charles visited Omagh on Tuesday, August 18, only three days after the explosion, and was deeply affected by what he saw.
He took time to meet with some of the hundreds of local people who lined High Street for his visit, before signing a book of condolences.
The Prince then went to Drumragh Avenue, where he laid a wreath of flowers picked from his own garden.
After visiting the bomb scene, he concluded his trip with a visit to the Tyrone County Hospital, where he paid tribute to the staff and patients he met there.
A LITHOGRAPH by Prince Charles was among the many works of art auctioned in aid of the Tyrone County Hospital last night (Wednesday).
The paintings went under the hammer of Mr John de Vere White, proprietor of de Veres' Art Auctions, in Dublin.
And the respected elderly painter, Derek Hill, will execute a portrait for last night's highest bidder.
The event organiser, Mr Fergus Ahern, wrote to the British Embassy requesting a contribution from Prince Charles three weeks ago and received a positive response.
This was soon followed by the arrival of 'Windsor Castle, a North Aspect', which is signed by the Prince and dated 1995.
The British Ambassador to Ireland also contributed a painting, as did several eminent Irish artists, including Tony O'Malley, Carey Clarke, Basil Blackshaw and Hector McDonnell.
Members of the public were able to view the collection in the National Concert Hall this week.
Most of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the purchase of vital physiotherapy equipment to treat those wounded by the Market Street bomb.
The Tyrone County Hospital intends to purchase electrical equipment, such as lasers, for pain relief, healing wounds and muscle stimulation, as well as sophisticated rehabilitation equipment, for restoring muscle function.
Prince Charles visited Omagh on Tuesday, August 18, only three days after the explosion, and was deeply affected by what he saw.
He took time to meet with some of the hundreds of local people who lined High Street for his visit, before signing a book of condolences.
The Prince then went to Drumragh Avenue, where he laid a wreath of flowers picked from his own garden.
After visiting the bomb scene, he concluded his trip with a visit to the Tyrone County Hospital, where he paid tribute to the staff and patients he met there.
Further Information
Publisher: TYRONE CONSTITUTION
Ref: TC/1277
Published Date: 15-Oct-98
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