When Christy Moore sang "Mickey McIlhatton, King of the Glens," he was singing about a man who lived the music, the stories, and the spirit of Antrim—and now you can bring that living legend home.
Mickey McIlhatton: King of the Glens
This portrait captures Mickey as he lived—fiddle in hand, storyteller and poitín maker from the heart of Glenravel. The song immortalising him was penned by Bobby Sands and became an anthem through Christy Moore's voice, reaching Irish ears across the world. If you grew up hearing those notes and knowing that melody meant home, this is your chance to bring Mickey back to your wall.
About the Artist
Ó Maoláin draws from deep wells of Irish cultural memory, translating the faces and spirits of people who shaped their communities into bold, reverential portraits. His work honours those who lived music and tradition not as performance, but as breath—the fiddlers, the storytellers, the keepers of what matters. With Mickey McIlhatton, he's captured not just a face, but a whole way of being Irish.
Why This Print?
- Celebrates a real man from Glenravel whose life became legend
- Connects you to the song that made his name—and the story behind it
- For anyone who learned about Mickey through Christy Moore, or who knows the Glens like home
Collector's Edition Quality
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Archival giclee inks — gallery-grade, fade-resistant, built to last a lifetime
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Heavyweight museum paper — off-white, uncoated, with exceptional colour depth
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FSC-certified frames — oak, ash or black hardwood, ready to hang
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Colour-verified against the original for accuracy
- 30-day quality guarantee
Shipping
Free worldwide shipping from Ireland. Tracked, securely packaged, delivered in 2-5 business days.
