The Ronald McDonnell Bursary
The Ronald McDonnell Bursary is awarded every September. The Bursary was founded by Ronald and Doreen McDonnell, who had a shop in Kildare Street for many years, and he was a nephew of the famous dealer Henry Naylor. Ronald McDonell was the founder President of the Irish Antiques Dealers Association.
The objective of the bursary is to assist an Irish craftsperson of execptional talent and commitment to undertake a specialised or advanced skill course at home or abroad to further their skill, study or career. The bursary is worth €2,500. The areas of the bursary cover a wide variety of advance skills applicable to conservation and restoration of art objects in wood, stone, marble, metals, parquetry, needlework, tapestry, porcelain, glass, paper and similar specialised skills.
Since the foundation of the bursary, it has been awarded to a gilder, bookbinder, textile restorer, paper conservator, ceramic and related materials restorer.
For further information on the Bursarys contact:
Irish Antique Dealers Association, Adare, Co. Limerick.
Tel: 061 396409 or email: stacpoole@iol.ie
