Hidden in Wood II

Hidden in Wood II

My first ever exhibition was 8 years ago. It was called Hidden in Wood. I was a bundle of nerves back then and you guys all reassured me. It all went brilliantly and now I am going to try it again! If you are interested to see some of my…

The Children of Lir

The Children of Lir

Carved into a dead Oak overlooking the shores of Lough Derravaragh, Co. Westmeath this sculpture depicts Lir and his children – Fionnula, Fiachra Aodh and Conn who were cursed to spend 300 years as swans on the lake by their stepmother Aoife. You can find this carving on the outskirts…

The Fae

The Fae

This large Beech was felled by the wind leaving it’s root plate exposed up over the ground. The Park Superintendent of Millenium Park, Blanchardstown wanted it turned into a piece of art. I thought it the perfect place to represent the magical mythological people known as the Fae who took…

Ériu’s Throne

Ériu’s Throne

This reclaimed Oak stump was found in a bog at Fore, Co. Westmeath and I’ve carved it to represent the three queens of the Tuatha Dé Danann – Banba, wife of Mac Cuill, Fodla, wife of Mac Cecht and Eriu, wife of Mac Greine. It can be found on a…

The Young Cuchulain

The Young Cuchulain

This carving represents the moment when the boy Setanta became the mythical hero Cuchulain. My piece depicts the moment when Setanta is confronted by Culain’s hound as he arrives at master smith Culain’s hall for a feast.

Harmony

Harmony

A sculpture I carved from a lime stump adjacent to the walking trails of Lough Ennell at Tudenham, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. It represents both the male and female energies of the natural world and how our environment is reliant on this balance. The female is a Dryad on one side,…

White Tailed Eagle

White Tailed Eagle

The White Tailed Sea Eagle, is one of the largest bird species in Ireland having been successfully reintroduced to the western coastal counties in recent years. This was a private commission for a client in Sneem, Co. Kerry.

St. Fechin

St. Fechin

St. Fechin was a 7th century Saint who established the monastery at Fore, Co. Westmeath. This figure carved in Cedar now stands gazing out over Fore valley on the beautiful walking trail in the village.

White tailed eagle

White tailed eagle

The White Tailed Eagle has been successfully reintroduced to the Irish western seaboard counties in the last decade so this made the perfect subject for a commission I recently undertook for a Co. Kerry resident At the moment they’re are 5 breeding pairs recorded in Co.Kerry alone which is great…

Husqvarna Throne

Husqvarna Throne

My most amazing sponsors Husqvarna exhibit at the Ploughing Championships in Ireland amongst other events every year to showcase their top class chainsaws. This will be a feature for their event in 2022. I use their chainsaws to shape and carve just about everything I create and they never let…

The Crow Queen

The Crow Queen

The Morrigan is one of the most mysterious deities in Irish Mythology. She is associated with war, destiny , fate and death. A shape-shifter, she often appeared as beautiful woman, but could transform to an old hag and various different animals including a jet black crow.

Nature Chair

Nature Chair

The Nature Chair can be found at Loughnanane Park, Roscommon Town. It reflects the wildfowl and animals that are native to the turlough and natural wetlands surrounding the area and is carved of Cedar.

Pooka

Pooka

From the old Gaelic, Púca ….meaning goblin. The origin of the word Pooka is Scandinavian and translates as tree spirit. The Pooka is also known for shapeshifting into such forms as a rabbit, goat, goblin and an old man. This one is carved in Oak and resides at Castletown House…

The Norse Approach

The Norse Approach

My impression of the Viking sea serpent Jormungand, carved at the prow mast of the beautiful Viking longships…..it is depicted here rising above the sea swell! A commission for Fingal Co. Council carved from Macracarpa Cedar beams and it can be found in Howth, Co. Dublin.

The Merrow

The Merrow

My version of the Celtic mermaid. She has fiery red hair and a metallic bronze scaled tail. A commission for Fingal Co. Council. You can find her in Howth, Co. Dublin. She is carved from a Cedar of Lebanon butt.

The Old Man of the Sea

The Old Man of the Sea

The “Old Man” is my take on an elderly fisherman repairing one of his nets and taking in the sights, sounds and smells all around him. A commission for Fingal Co. Council in Howth, Co. Dublin. Carved from Cedar of Lebanon.