Paul McCloskey was born in Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan, Ireland. For the past 14 years Paul has been living and working in Gorey Co. Wexford. Paul attended the National College of Art and Design (N.C.A.D) Dublin from 1981 and graduated with honours in 1986. He is visual arts coordinator and a permanent teacher of art, craft and design at Gorey Community School and he has been involved in art and design education for the past 19 years.

Recent exhibitions include...
· 2002 - "Eigse - Carlow arts festival" - Open selection..
· 2003 - "East meets West" Invited artists Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan..
· 2004 - "Group show - invited artist - Ashdown Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford..
· 2004 - "Eigse - Carlow arts festival - open selection..
· 2005 - "Wexford showcase - Arts Centre Wexford..
· 2005 - "summer show". - Kennedy Gallery Dublin
· 2005 - "summer group show". - OS/B Gallery Enniskerry
. 2005 - " Christmas Show" - OS/B Gallery Enniskerry