Pat Tracey was born in Westport in 1959. Because of the economic situation in Ireland his family moved to London then Birmingham before finally settling in Manchester, England. They returned to Westport in 1971 and Pat continued his schooling in the CBS.
He attended Galway RTC between 1980 and 1984 obtaining a Diploma in fine Art with credits. Between 1985 and 2000 Pat worked as a graphic designer for Cashin Print (3 years) and Berry Print Group (12 years) His abitily to illustrate was a great bonus to both companies. In 2000 he started his own business illustrating for the building and pharmaceutical industry while also designing logos, brochures, books etc... for many businesses throughout the region. It was in 2000 Pat began his love of painting once again and to date has had great success.

His latest exhibitions include:

“Exhibition of Art” July 2005
Clew Bay Gallery - Westport joint exhibition with artist: Austin Creaven

Participated in the “Mayo Artist Exhibition 2005 - Linen Hall

“Looking Back Exhibition”
March 2006 Clew Bay Gallery Westport

“Argentina Auction for Charity”
2007 - Clew Bay Gallery
(amount raised €2,700 from 3 small works)

“Impressions of Westport Exhibition”
July 2007 - Westport Library

"Painting Exhibition"
August 2008 - Clew Bay Gallery Westport

"Art of Pat Tracey"
August 2009 - Clew Bay Gallery Westport