Glance at Glass: Ballybunion.

Earley & Company started in Dublin in 1864.
They were not only concentrating on making stained glass.
As ecclesiastical decorators they produced sculptures, painted decoration and metal work as well.
However, their glass department must have had a good look at what Harry Clarke was making around the 1920s.

A lot of the stained glass in St.John's church in Ballybunion is of the same style made by Earley & Co. And it is sometimes a bit confusing to see a traditionally painted head or hand in an otherwise completely Clarke-ish reproduction.

I love this stuff though! Very much a pleasure to explore and research.
Designed with great creativity and endless detail.
Probably the most hidden feature in these panels is the choice of glass.
Many pieces are multi coloured and give the whole thing a richness which
otherwise could not be achieved.

A big WELL DONE for the unnamed artists at Earley & Co.