community arts
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On Daydreaming and sitting at tables Truth-The pursuit of it, or whatever that means. I’m still transfixed by it, still deep in projects exploring truth, stories, and memory. So here I am again, musing over old memories and daydreaming about what it’s all really about- nothing new then? Every Wednesday now, I sit down with
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As part of a project led by Leitrim Libraries around “Griefs Broken Brow” I have been leading a project called “A Cabinet of Curiosities” with two local schools. As part of my visit to Mohill National School, I met a group of 6th class students. The project was designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a sense
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As the end of summer ushers us into the start of a new school year, many of us are feeling that familiar mix of excitement and nerves—especially those returning for their second year of secondary school. For many young people, this can be a year of trying to figure out where you fit in, who
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In my living room, I have an old printing press drawer hanging on the wall. The tiny box shelves are damaged with dents and some veiled in cobwebs. I keep an assortment of things on each shelf; a tiny baby toy from a Wendy house; a selection of passport photos from different people; a windup
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In September I will be working in Mohill, County Leitrim with the Active Age group. I was put in touch with them a few months ago just before they submitted their Creative Communities application. https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/creative-communities/ The Creative Ireland page states; “Harnessing the creative potential of our people and communities is a cornerstone of the Creative
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New beginnings/transitions by the door/landmark moments It has begun. The planning and shaping of a routine. The passing of a new season, a new start, a new beginning. Photos by the door, copy books, pencils, a new pencil case and a brand new school bag. The first day of school. Early to bed and early
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In Templeport, Bawnboy, County Cavan sits an Island called St Mogues. A dedication to care. This has been a Labour of love and a dedication to care. I’ve been visiting St Mogues Island for a while, documenting and collecting history and stories My first two visits couldn’t have been more different. The first day I
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I began writing this Blog Chapter in the early part of 2021. It became lost in a sea of activity and memory. I have updated it, cut it, pasted parts of it and deleted a lot of it. A lot like my new home and my memory. Here it is in its true form with…
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Part One The Breac Maodhóg is an Irish house-shaped reliquary. It is housed in the National Museum of Ireland. It is thought to date from the second half of the 11th century. The shrine is made from large plates of bronze on a wooden base, on which are placed series of relief figures on bronze
Carrie Creamer 