Description

Garryross Old School, Virginia Cavan Ireland. B/W analog / film photography dark room  to rent in the converted school outbuildings. Suitable for individual photographers / students to work on their practice in a quiet rural location. Darkroom workshops with a professional photographer can be arranged. The studio is available for day , week and month rentals. Details include : darkroom, 2 b/w enlargers, lights, processing equipment, timers, water trays, water bath. Photographic paper / chemicals not provided

The darkroom is self contained with its own entrance beside the studio of Michelle Boyle and is part of the converted outbuildings of the former Garryross Primary School est 1958. A distinctive architectural characteristic of these schools is the original watertower and waterwell which is part of the studio . The original Garryross school buidling is now a family home located a short walk across the original school yard.

Garryross is a townland located 5 km from Virginia , Co Cavan and 5 km from Oldcastle Co Meath 2 km from Lough Ramor. The Loughcrew Hills are visible from the studio, their Neolithic monuments alongside Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne are collectively termed the ‘largest open art gallery in Europe’ due to their rock carvings.

Public transport is available from Dublin & Dublin Airport – Virginia with pick up available. A car is advisable for residential artists and recommendations can be given on local rentals . A bike is available at the studio.

Individual rental rates

Day €50

week €150

month €500

Residential self-catering option can be arranged  ( + €300 pw)

gift vouchers available

 

Group rental rates (max 4 people)

Day €150

Week €500

Additional energy costs may apply depending on time of year (€50 pw approx)

For enquiries and bookings please get in touch through the contact here :

michelleboyle.artist@gmail.com

 

 

Garryross Old School