Margaret Zita Coughlan

Margaret Zita Coughlan was born in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland

Margaret Zita has inherited her gift of art from her Great Great Grand Father on her fathers side, who was the famous Tipperary born artist Michael Angelo Hayes R.H.A. b1820 - d1887. His father was Edward Hayes R.H.A. b1797- d1864

Michael Angelo Hayes was famous for painting battle/military scenes and military men in uniform. They were both, with others, founder members of The Society of Irish Artists.


Edward Hayes painted miniatures in watercolour and was commissioned to paint portraits of the entire Bianconi family in the 19th century. His paintings are still on view in 37 College Green, Dublin.

Margaret Zita was educated in St.Angelas Academy, Ursuline Convent, Thurles, where she studied and excelled in art. Painting since childhood she was winner of many National Painting Competitions. 3 times award winner of the Caltex/Texaco Art Competition (one of Irelands great cultural institutions, over 50,000 entries.)
Many prestigious artists were award winners in this competition.
Prize winner of Muintir na Tire art competition.
She decided to paint full time when her work was sought after, since then she has received numerous commissions working in Pastels, Oils & Watercolours and has paintings in collections in many parts of the world.

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