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](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fae-6.jpg)
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…
![The Fae Bench The Fae Bench](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fae-bench-1.jpg)
The Fae Bench
Installed at Millennium Park, Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin in front of The Fae sculpture. It represents the male and female energy of the magical Tuatha Dé Danann.
![The Children of Lír Bench The Children of Lír Bench](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/centre-parcs-bench.jpg)
The Children of Lír Bench
Carved for Centre Parcs Longford Forest resort near Ballymahon in Co. Longford, the bench depicts the malevolent Aoife to the right and a sad Lír to the left. Aoife cursed her stepchildren and transformed them into swans.
![Ériu’s Throne Ériu’s Throne](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/eriu-2.jpg)
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](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cuchulain.jpg)
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.
![Woodland Spirit Woodland Spirit](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/wood-spirit-1.jpg)
Woodland Spirit
A private commission in Co. Wicklow, Ireland. A dead silver birch featuring a woodland spirit and his barn owl companion.
![Danu Danu](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/danu.jpg)
Danu
A commission in Corsican Pine – a 6 ft high Danu, the mother goddess carved for a private client in Wexford, Ireland.
![A Green Man in Oak A Green Man in Oak](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Green-man-in-oak.jpg)
A Green Man in Oak
A Green Man carved in Oak for a client in Co. Louth, Ireland.
![Diarmuid and Grania Diarmuid and Grania](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Diarmuid-and-Grainne.jpg)
Diarmuid and Grania
One of my favourite mythological tales full of excitement and sadness. Carved from Lime. 40 inches wide x 20 inches deep.
![The Crow Queen The Crow Queen](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Crow-Queen.jpg)
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.
![Táin Bó Cúailnge Táin Bó Cúailnge](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Meave.jpg)
Táin Bó Cúailnge
Four famous characters from the Irish legend – King Felim O’Conor, his son Aedh O’Conor, Queen Meave and Cuchulainn. All 4 busts are carved in Cedar and can be found at Roscommon’s Loughnanane Park.
![The Dagda – a work in progress The Dagda – a work in progress](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Dagda.jpg)
The Dagda – a work in progress
An important God of the Tuatha de Danann…who is portrayed as a father figure, a king and druid. He is being carved from Sycamore and yet to be finished!
![Pooka Pooka](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Pooka-3.jpg)
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 Merrow The Merrow](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Merrow.jpg)
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 Green Man’s Heir The Green Man’s Heir](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/The-Green-Mans-Heir.jpg)
The Green Man’s Heir
A Greenman inspired by Ben Baldwin. Having read the book by Juliet E McKenna and loved the cover illustration, I had to carve my version. Here it is is in lime.
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The Deities
Five Celtic Deities along the N81
![Finn, Diarmuid and Grainne Finn, Diarmuid and Grainne](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Diarmuid-Grainne-Fionn.jpg)
Finn, Diarmuid and Grainne
Horse chestnut woodcarving of Celtic legends
![Wood Spirit in Lime Wood Spirit in Lime](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Wood-spirit-2.jpg)
Wood Spirit in Lime
A Celtic Wood Spirit carved in Irish Lime
![Brigid – A Celtic Goddess Brigid – A Celtic Goddess](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/lady.jpg)
Brigid – A Celtic Goddess
Brigid the Celtic Goddess of Fire carved in Lawson Cypress
![Celtic Spirit in Irish Lime Celtic Spirit in Irish Lime](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Wood-Spirit.jpg)
Celtic Spirit in Irish Lime
Celtic wood spirit in Irish Lime
![Mide and The First Flame Mide and The First Flame](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flame.jpg)
Mide and The First Flame
Mythological carving in a variety of woods
![The Storyteller The Storyteller](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/the-story-teller.jpg)
The Storyteller
A storytelling chair in Irish Lime
![The Greenman of Malahide Castle The Greenman of Malahide Castle](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/greenman-malahide.jpg)
The Greenman of Malahide Castle
A Greenman in Scots Pine
![The Flame Haired Goddess The Flame Haired Goddess](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fiery-Goddess.jpg)
The Flame Haired Goddess
Fiery Goddess in Cedar
![Fionn MacChuail Fionn MacChuail](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Fionn-framed.jpg)
Fionn MacChuail
Framed carving in Irish Lime
![Manannan Mac Lír and Li Bán Manannan Mac Lír and Li Bán](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mac-lir.jpg)
Manannan Mac Lír and Li Bán
Celtic sea deity woodcarvings in Cedar
![Cedar mythological carvings Cedar mythological carvings](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/shop.jpg)
Cedar mythological carvings
Three mythological characters carved in Cedar
![Spirit Coffee Table Spirit Coffee Table](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_20160428_123811.jpg)
Spirit Coffee Table
Spirit Coffee Table in Sycamore
![Green Man Shop Sign Green Man Shop Sign](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_20151201_143323.jpg)
Green Man Shop Sign
Shop sign in Oak for Irish Celtic Craft Shop, Dublin
![The Morrigan The Morrigan](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_20160327_135645.jpg)
The Morrigan
Celtic Goddess of War carved in Lime
![Ploughing Championships 2015 Ploughing Championships 2015](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/The-Morrigan1.jpg)
Ploughing Championships 2015
Carving for Husqvarna at Ploughing Championships 2015
![Green Man Green Man](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Green-Man.jpg)
Green Man
Green Man in Sycamore on a Black Oak background
![Celtic Boar Head Staffs Celtic Boar Head Staffs](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_20151102_113159.jpg)
Celtic Boar Head Staffs
Family crest staffs carved in Bog Oak and Hazel
![Aonbarr Aonbarr](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_20140714_102201.jpg)
Aonbarr
Celtic Stallion in Sycamore
![Mullingar Town Park Carving Mullingar Town Park Carving](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMAG34013.jpg)
Mullingar Town Park Carving
The Norse & The Gael
![The Last Druid The Last Druid](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_0758.jpg)
The Last Druid
Carved from Lime.
![Mask Mask](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_0717.jpg)
Mask
Mask corbel carved in Lime.
![Wood Spirit Wood Spirit](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_0712.jpg)
Wood Spirit
Typical Wood Spirit in Elm.
![Smiling Wood Spirit Smiling Wood Spirit](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_0709.jpg)
Smiling Wood Spirit
Carved in Irish Elm. The tree unfortunately had to be felled because of disease, so I decided to make this guy a happy spirit.
![Celtic Dragon Celtic Dragon](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/IMG_0695.jpg)
Celtic Dragon
Carved in Lime.
![Green Man Newel Post Green Man Newel Post](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/GREENMAN1.jpg)
Green Man Newel Post
Me with a Green Man newel post that I was commissioned by a client to carve and install. Carved in Oak and had several coats of Danish oil applied to give it a nice natural lustre.
![Danu the Mother and the Watcher Danu the Mother and the Watcher](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Danu.jpg)
Danu the Mother and the Watcher
This sculpture is of Danu, the Mother Goddess and was carved from Horse Chestnut. It was commissioned by Caravantasia in Tipperary as a point of interest for their campsite.
![Green Man Green Man](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Camera-April-2012-047.jpg)
Green Man
Carved as an interior wall piece. This was the miniature for the Green Man of Uisneach and carved in Lime.
![Oak Spirit Oak Spirit](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/071.jpg)
Oak Spirit
Oak panel carved for a client who wanted the elements of the Oak tree to appear with the spirit.
![Salmon of Knowledge Salmon of Knowledge](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/salmon-of-knowledge.jpg)
Salmon of Knowledge
The mythical salmon who lived in the River Boyne. Carved in Lime and mounted on an Oak panel.
![Lugh Lugh](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Lugh.jpg)
Lugh
A lovely picture showing how wood patinates to a silver colour after a few years of exposure to the elements.
Image ©Copyright John Dix
![Wise Wood Spirit Wise Wood Spirit](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Photos-from-Camera-22-Jan-11-025-copy.jpg)
Wise Wood Spirit
Carved in Elm and looking slightly melancholy!
![The Reaper The Reaper](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/074.jpg)
The Reaper
Had this idea in my head for a long time – a Lime mask set into a Bog Oak root.
![The Oak King The Oak King](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Oak-King-1.jpg)
The Oak King
This Oak log became the Oak King and was carved for Belvedere House and Gardens, Co. Westmeath in 2010.
![Lugh of the Sun Lugh of the Sun](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Lugh-of-the-Sun.jpg)
Lugh of the Sun
This is Lugh, one of the legendary leaders of the Tuatha de Danann. It was carved from Ash and lives on the Hill of Uisneach, Co Westmeath.
![Boru Boru](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Boru.jpg)
Boru
The King of Thomond! Brian Boru who lived from 941 – 1014 carved in Lime and framed in Bog Oak.
![Lugh minature Lugh minature](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/054.jpg)
Lugh minature
Another carving of Lugh in Lime set into an undulating Bog Oak base. His head band is also from Bog Oak.
![Amergin the Druid Amergin the Druid](https://www.rcwoodcarving.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/9-copy.jpg)
Amergin the Druid
The finished sculpture of Amergin just having been sealed with oil.