Portrait Unveiling
The unveiling of five major new portraits by Mick O’Dea RHA in the Hist Conversation Room, GMB, was chaired by Eugene Downes, Cultural Director of DFA. Mary Harney, Auditor in 1976, spoke about her experience in the Hist, as well as about the other four figures: Conor Cruise O’Brien, Frederick Boland, Owen Sheehy Skeffington, and Jaja Wachuku. The Nigerian Ambassador, Dr Uzo Emenike, spoke about the significance of Jaja Wachuku, who was the first Foreign Minister of Nigeria, being recognised by the Hist.
Irish Times: Unveiling of newly commissioned portraits in Trinity are part of the Hist250 anniversary celebrations.
Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
