Art

Winners of the 71st Texaco Children’s Art Competition announced

21 artists across seven categories awarded prizes

Pierre Gaultier Swords (8), from Corlurgan National School, won in Category E (7-8 years), for his work entitled 'My Bro, My Bun'. Photograph Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
Pierre Gaultier Swords (8), from Corlurgan National School, won in Category E (7-8 years), for his work entitled 'My Bro, My Bun'. Photograph Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
Tue Apr 15 2025 - 17:47
Daniel Walsh — an 18-year old from Claremorris, Co Mayo — has been chosen as overall winner of the 71st Texaco Children's Art Competition, taking first prize in the senior 16-18 years age category. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
Daniel Walsh — an 18-year old from Claremorris, Co Mayo — has been chosen as overall winner of the 71st Texaco Children's Art Competition, taking first prize in the senior 16-18 years age category. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
Daniel's winning work, for which he receives a prize of €1,500, is entitled 'Colm' and is a painstakingly detailed portrait study in graphite pencil. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
Daniel's winning work, for which he receives a prize of €1,500, is entitled 'Colm' and is a painstakingly detailed portrait study in graphite pencil. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
In Category F (six years and younger) — the youngest age group in the C competition — first prize (€150) was won by six-year-old Clare student, Amelia Murray, from Ennis Art School, for her work entitled 'Best Friends'. Pictured is Amelia with her brother Alex (4). Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
In Category F (six years and younger) — the youngest age group in the C competition — first prize (€150) was won by six-year-old Clare student, Amelia Murray, from Ennis Art School, for her work entitled 'Best Friends'. Pictured is Amelia with her brother Alex (4). Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
In Category D (nine-11 years), first prize (€250) was won by nine-year-old Dublin student, Anna Solenova for her work entitled 'Got Caught! ..... '. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
In Category D (nine-11 years), first prize (€250) was won by nine-year-old Dublin student, Anna Solenova for her work entitled 'Got Caught! ..... '. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
In Category C (12-13 years), first prize (€350) went to Dublin student, Layla Baker (age 12), from Dalkey School Project, Glenageary for her artwork entitled 'Grandad's Retirement Year'. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
In Category C (12-13 years), first prize (€350) went to Dublin student, Layla Baker (age 12), from Dalkey School Project, Glenageary for her artwork entitled 'Grandad's Retirement Year'. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
Attendees take in the detail of Layla's portrait of her grandfather Ger. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
Attendees take in the detail of Layla's portrait of her grandfather Ger. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
Pierre Gaultier Swords (pictured above) is a previous winner, he won third prize in the 6 years and younger age category in 2022. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
Pierre Gaultier Swords (pictured above) is a previous winner, he won third prize in the 6 years and younger age category in 2022. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw / The Irish Times
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