About

Jason McCarthy’s ode to Drogheda, his hometown, encompasses everyday urban spaces, housing, streets, forgotten corners, dereliction, the post-industrial, and the edge lands where the urban gradually gives way to the rural and to the ebb and flow of the majestic River Boyne.  

McCarthy’s striking portraits are of the people who inhabit these places. All are looking directly at the camera and, hence, at the viewer, each person confident in their body language, presentation, and individuality.

Hometown speaks of rootedness, belonging, and connection. Of being shaped by a place and also being intrinsic to shaping it. McCarthy’s photographs are imbued with insight, quietness, and stillness that give a particular perspective on this hometown and may, in turn, encourage us to look more deeply at our own hometowns. 

Exhibitions

Upcoming Solo Exhibition, September 19th 2025, Droichead Arts Centre

2023 Highlanes Gallery, Laurence St, Drogheda, Co.Louth

Group Exhibition, Cultural Reflections: From The Waters Edge, curated by Brendan Matthews & Aoife Ruane 

2021  Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell Street, Drogheda

Group Exhibition, Taisce Lú: A Curator’s Choice - curated by Claire Halpin

2020  An Táin Arts Centre, Dundalk, Co.Louth

Group Exhibition, Taisce Lú: A Curator’s Choice - curated by Claire Halpin

2018  Drogheda Museum, Millmount, Co.Louth

Series ‘Wandering’ part of Group Exhibition ‘Source’ during Fleadh Cheoil Na Héireann - curated by Gina D Petrea.

2012  The Barbican, St Peters Parish, William St, Drogheda Co. Louth

Series ‘Isolation’ exhibited in The Barbican - curated by Paul Hayes

Get in touch

Email  contact@jasonmccarthy.ie
Instagram  @jason_mc_carthy