O’Connell Bridge Becomes My Third Ravensburger Puzzle

Helen Condon with the original O’Connell Bridge painting and the Ravensburger 1000-piece puzzle

There are certain places in Ireland that carry movement, memory and energy.

For me, O’Connell Bridge in Dublin is one of them.

I’m incredibly proud to share that my painting of O’Connell Bridge has become a Ravensburger 1000-piece jigsaw. This O’Connell Bridge Ravensburger puzzle will be available worldwide.

Why O’Connell Bridge?

When Ravensburger invited me to choose the subject for the 2026 release, I wanted something full of life.

O’Connell Bridge is more than a landmark. It’s a connector. It carries people, buses, tourists, conversations and the daily rhythm of Dublin itself.

I wanted the painting to feel warm and alive — the glow in the buildings, the reflection on the River Liffey, the movement of traffic, the pulse of the city.

That constant energy is what makes Dublin feel like Dublin.

Close-up detail of the original O’Connell Bridge painting, capturing the colour and movement of Dublin.

From Canvas to the O’Connell Bridge Ravensburger Puzzle

The original painting was created on canvas in my Cork studio, layered with the vibrant colour and light that I’m known for.

Seeing it transformed into a 1000-piece puzzle is a special feeling. There is something beautiful about people sitting around a table, building this scene piece by piece — reconnecting with a place through colour and memory.

It’s a proud moment to see Irish streets travel beyond Ireland.

Ravensburger O’Connell Bridge 1000-piece puzzle featuring artwork by Helen Condon

Meet Me in Dublin – March 7th

On March 7th, I’ll be in Dublin for two special events.

I’ll first appear at the Irish Jigsaw Puzzle Association Speed Puzzle Competition at ALSAA Sports Centre, Dublin.

Later that day, from 3pm, the original O’Connell Bridge painting will be on display at Sparknet Gallery on St Anne’s Street, where you can meet me in person.

If you’re nearby, I would truly love to see you there.

As an Irish artist based in Cork, it means a great deal to paint places that hold history and heart. Ireland is full of colour and character — and I’ll never tire of trying to capture that feeling.

Thank you for supporting my work. Opportunities like this are only possible because of you.

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