Ex-Taoiseach Brian Cowen’s portrait to finally go on display in Leinster House 11 years after he left office

Brian Cowen by artist, Blaise Smith. Photo: OPW

Senan Molony

This is a first glimpse of the official portrait of Brian Cowen as Taoiseach that will hang in Leinster House – more than 11 years after he left office.

The painting, by artist Blaise Smith, will hang in Leinster House in September but is being exhibited at the RHA (Royal Hibernian Academy) from tomorrow.