Another week and a new exhibition. This time three of my photos are in the Eye-Conic exhibition in the Teach Ban Art Gallery, opposite Drumcliffe Tea Rooms. Eye-Conic is an exhibition of MSLETB photography students who studied under the expert eye of Peter Wilcock. Most of the students have completed lever 5 or 6, I've... Continue Reading →
In the shadow of a giant
Quite a few weeks ago I was up at some daft hour due to insomnia and decided to go off walking. It was a beautiful morning, the sun was beginning to rise and I drove to the Isle of Innisfree. From there I walked from Innisfree to Slish Wood and back again. This is part... Continue Reading →
The Long Way Home
I was in Tubbercurry on Friday and instead of taking the normal main road home I decided to take a bit of a detour. I headed up towards Lough Easkey - this is one of my favourite places in Sligo. If you haven't been there yet it's well worth a visit. Take the road out... Continue Reading →
A big week for exhibitions
My exhibition opened at St. John's Community Hospital, Sligo yesterday. It's a permanent photography exhibition and I was thrilled to be asked to be involved. Some of my work involves documenting art workshops at day centres for older people. I've seen how positive these workshops are and what a difference they make to the people.... Continue Reading →
Art Wall – Exhibition Opening
I'm delighted to have been asked to be part of Bealtaine Festival Sligo this year. It's a festival that is very dear to my heart and over the years I've loved listening to the stories of the people involved. I'd love to see some of you tomorrow at St. John's Hospital 3.30pm. The photographic ‘Art... Continue Reading →
Krakow – the best and worst of the rest
You can read about Auschwitz here and the Salt Mines here. If you are interested in visiting the area I would recommend it, here are some things that might help. I flew from Dublin into Krakow. I booked the executive lounge at Dublin airport and to be honest it was worth every cent. My flight... Continue Reading →