Open Day Saturday 29 June from 3pm

AIPOTU – Anders Kjellesvik & Andreas Siqueland / Michelle Browne / Aaron Lawless / Marie Roux / Freek Wambacq / curated by Michele Horrigan

The widening of the Panama Canal, the world’s most important cargo route, is due for completion in 2015 and the size of ships and supertankers are about to double. Five thousand miles away in Limerick, the Shannon is one of the deepest waterways in Europe, giving it a distinct advantage to be able to handle a new generation of gigantic seafaring vessels. Plans are afoot to develop new extensive port facilities. With a strategic geographical position beside the Atlantic and opportunities now afforded as China develops trade ties with Europe, an unprecedented global position is now possible for the region. Some local newspaper reports and commentary have speculated that the Shannon might eventually rival the likes of Rotterdam and Hamburg.

For Welcome to the Neighbourhood 2013, six Irish and international artists reside and work in Askeaton, accompanied by several public events and an open day. For further programme details and enquiries consult www.askeatonarts.com.