Paracha Art Studio exhibition at Johnston Library

Exhibition launch today at Johnston Library at 7.30pm.

Former hospital consultant Dr. Muhammed Khalid Paratcha will display an exhibition of his work at Cavan Town’s Johnston Library.

The exhibition will be formally launched later today (Thursday, December 1) at 7.30pm by Co Librarian Emma Clancy and Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, John Paul Feeley.

Recently, Cllr Feeley presented the Commisioner of An Garda Siochana, Drew Harris, with a painting by Dr Khalid when Cavan County Council hosted a Civic Reception to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the foundation of the police force.

A native of Pakistan, Dr Khalid comes from family of artists and painters, and was a consultant anaesthetist by profession for almost 40 years, including at Cavan General Hospital.

Now in retirement he is focusing on his lifelong passion for painting and his new venture, Paracha Art Studio & Gallery.

His work was previously, often local scenes and Cavan themes, exhibited at Cootehill Library previously.