Mike Byrne graduated from the Ceramics Course at Limerick School of Art and Design in 1977, followed by a period working as a designer in the Kilkenny Design workshops. In 1979 he returned to Limerick, setting up a small industrial...
Read MoreMike Byrne graduated from the Ceramics Course at Limerick School of Art and Design in 1977, followed by a period working as a designer in the Kilkenny Design workshops. In 1979 he returned to Limerick, setting up a small industrial production unit. His strong interest in printmaking culminated in completing a Fine-Art MA in 2001. Having lectured throughout his career he went on to become Course Leader of the Ceramics Design Course at Limerick School of Art & Design. He retired from teaching in 2016. He is now concentrating fully on his artistic practice, living and working in Limerick City. In 2016 he won the Peter Brennan award for innovation and was selected as part of the Design and Crafts Council’s Portfolio Critical Selection Programme 2017/18. His work is in a number of public collections including AIB Bank, Office of Public Works, Ulster Museum and The Irish National Self Portrait Collection.
