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
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