Fragments of Eire

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Fragments of Eire is a portfolio exploring the rich layering of Irish history from Neolithic, into Celtic, Christian and finally modern times. The Irish have a special connection to the past, its inhabitants and their monuments. Wells from pagan Neolithic times were adopted by the Celts, blessed by early Christian, and continue to be used today by modern peoples. This respect for the beliefs of the past has kept alive a thread history connecting 1000’s of years. The photographs were made while on a five week Artist Residency in Ireland. My residency was awarded by the Sirius Art Centre in Cobh, County Cork, Ireland.

Eire, which is pronounced “era”, is the Irish name for the island of Ireland.