Sculptor Liam Roe’s Dublin Home and Workshop Listed for €695,000

The former home and workshop of renowned Irish wood sculptor Liam Roe has come to market in Dublin’s Raheny suburb, with an asking price of €695,000. Located at 66 Foxfield Park, the property offers a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of Irish artistic heritage.

A Legacy in Wood

Liam Roe (1935-2010) was a celebrated wood sculptor and teacher who left a significant mark on the Irish art scene. He studied and trained with master carvers in Oberammergau, Germany, in 1962, returning to Dublin in 1963 to function and exhibit his creations according to the Irish Examiner. Roe later secured a teaching position at the National College of Art and Design in 1976.

The Property at 66 Foxfield Park

The 1,500 sq ft semi-detached home features four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and is described as “particularly versatile” with potential for both family living and work-from-home arrangements. Estate agents Gallagher Quigley are handling the sale as reported by the Irish Examiner. The property is a C3-rated energy performance.

A Workshop Preserved

A key feature of the property is the attached workshop, which remains largely as Roe left it, complete with an array of chisels and unfinished works. Roe’s workshop evolved over time, beginning in his parents’ garage in Marino, north Dublin, and eventually settling in the garage of his Raheny home as noted on LinkedIn.

Artistic Details Throughout the Home

Roe’s artistic touch is evident throughout the house, including a hand-crafted fireplace made from dark volcanic Irish basalt topped with an oak plinth. The house number, 66, is also carved with interlinked 6s on the front brick wall.

Location and Surroundings

The property is situated in a family-friendly estate off the coastal Howth Road, close to St. Anne’s Park, Dollymount Strand, and Bull Island. Foxfield Park has seen recent resale activity, with similar properties typically selling in the €600,000 to €700,000 range, though upgraded properties have reached as high as €930,000 according to the Irish Examiner.

Liam Roe’s Life and Career

Roe was also a senior hurley player with Dublin. He began wood carving after taking a night class at age 23. His work encompassed themes from Irish culture and history, the human and animal form, and religious subjects. He passed away on September 5, 2010, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease as reported in his death notice on rip.ie.

Current Exhibition

A retrospective exhibition, “A Life’s Work,” showcasing Roe’s sculptures is currently on display at the Pearse Museum in Dublin, hosted by the Office of Public Works, until March 29.