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Singing for wellbeing Listowel and Tralee

Singing is so good for us, and I am delighted to announce this news! 'Singing for wellbeing' classes are being planned for Listowel and Tralee in the coming months. Community singing is for people who are in top health as well as for those who are feeling a bit off form for any reason. The… Continue reading Singing for wellbeing Listowel and Tralee

Singing is so good for us, and I am delighted to announce this news! ‘Singing for wellbeing’ classes are being planned for Listowel and Tralee in the coming months. Community singing is for people who are in top health as well as for those who are feeling a bit off form for any reason. The…… Continue reading Singing for wellbeing Listowel and Tralee

Deeper sleep (a natural way to boost your chances).

Photo by Craig Adderley There are a few things that you can do to improve your chances of getting a good night's sleep, and I have written about them before. As for me, after teaching at night I am always hungry. Keeping my evening meal light helps me to sleep better. When it comes to… Continue reading Deeper sleep (a natural way to boost your chances).

Photo by Craig Adderley There are a few things that you can do to improve your chances of getting a good night’s sleep, and I have written about them before. As for me, after teaching at night I am always hungry. Keeping my evening meal light helps me to sleep better. When it comes to…… Continue reading Deeper sleep (a natural way to boost your chances).

BIRDS, WINGS, FLIGHT…

Photo by Pixabay Feathered creatures great and small are the inspiration for an exhibition of art and writing. The collection will be shown next Spring at the Kerry Writer’s Museum, Listowel. This open call welcomes responses from Ireland and abroad. NOVEMBER NEWS The closing date has passed for creative writing entries and everyone has received…… Continue reading BIRDS, WINGS, FLIGHT…

Prompts by post (creative inspiration sent to your home).

PROMPTS BY POST Three months of inspiration delivered to your home plus guided breathwork online to support your focus and relaxation. HOW IT WORKS You will receive three letters every month for three months. Each one will contain a prompt designed especially for you, along with writing tips and suggestions. Respond to your prompts as… Continue reading Prompts by post (creative inspiration sent to your home).

PROMPTS BY POST Three months of inspiration delivered to your home plus guided breathwork online to support your focus and relaxation. HOW IT WORKS You will receive three letters every month for three months. Each one will contain a prompt designed especially for you, along with writing tips and suggestions. Respond to your prompts as…… Continue reading Prompts by post (creative inspiration sent to your home).

Protection (a poem).

PROTECTION (ODE TO THE MORRIGAN) Dark to light, death to rebirth You predict who will fall in battle The Morrigan rising; protector of all Bless our land and these cattle. The owl, the wolf, and the eel Souls of the dead and the living The power of healing by dawn and by night Psychic crow…… Continue reading Protection (a poem).

Pausing to ponder (my visual arts practice).

The Visual Artists of Ireland commissioned me to write about my arts practice a few months ago. The latest publication has landed, and I am in very good company. Writing poetry, stories, and articles is fine, however when it came to talking about my own arts practice it was a challenge to condense over 20… Continue reading Pausing to ponder (my visual arts practice).

The Visual Artists of Ireland commissioned me to write about my arts practice a few months ago. The latest publication has landed, and I am in very good company. Writing poetry, stories, and articles is fine, however when it came to talking about my own arts practice it was a challenge to condense over 20…… Continue reading Pausing to ponder (my visual arts practice).

Irish mythology (The Morrigan)

*An Mórrígan is pronounced ‘On Mor-ig-awn’. It was my pleasure (and a challenge) to try and do justice to The Morrigan in paint. To me, she is not just a powerful figure from Irish mythology; she also symbolizes many aspects of the modern female psyche. LIMITED EDITION GICLEÉ PRINTS Gicleé is a process that keeps colours vibrant…… Continue reading Irish mythology (The Morrigan)