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Antony was born and raised in Galway city. He was always interested in art from early childhood. He qualified as a boat wright and worked with wood building boats.
He has carved mahogany, Japanese oak, American oak and walnut. His favourite wood to work with is mahogany.
In the 1960’s Anthony took a general art course with John Mulhern, who was a founder member of the Galway Art Club. He followed this with another John Mulhern course in woodcarving at the G.T.I. In the 1970’s Anthony studied etching under Dr. Laura Vichi Ford at N.U.I.G.
Antony first exhibited in the Galway Chamber of Commerce in 1962. Since then he has exhibited many years with the Galway Art Club.
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