Work

A passion for logic, mechanics and geometry permeate the work of Congolese artist Jean Katambayi Mukendi. Bricolage and paper cutting were part of his everyday life and from a young age Jean discovered his love for numbers. Sourcing randomly selected second-hand maps from bookshops across Brussels, Jean’s work creates a new perspective of the world where traditional social, cultural and economic structures become obscured.

'I wanted to do something that is meaningful, and also to celebrate the great universe of Irish writers.'

In February 2018, Sebastian Barry was announced The Laureate For Irish Fiction 2018–2021. Watch as Sebastian reflects back on the experience and his public programme during his first year; celebrating the golden age of writers and readers.

The Laureate for Irish Fiction is an initiative of the Arts Council in partnership with University College Dublin and New York University.

We were delighted to collaborate with IMMA to present two series of Slow Looking Art Videos as part of its national Art and Ageing programme in collaboration with Creative Ireland. During these series, you will meet with various members of the IMMA Visitor Engagement Team who will introduce you to artworks from the permanent Collection.

LAMB, written & directed by Sinéad O'Loughlin, is a tense psychological thriller about one woman trying to survive when a stranger walks into her isolated rural home. Starring Aoife Duffin (Moone Boy, Resistance) and Cork actor Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment, Normal People, Vivarium, Smother), LAMB is the third short film by award winning filmmaker Sinéad O’Loughlin (Homecoming, Stray).

The film received its World Premiere at Tribeca festival and its Irish Premiere at Galway Film Fleadh. It was nominated for an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Live Action Short in 2023 and has qualified for the Academy Award longlist for Best Live Action Short for 2024. The film has won several other awards including:

First Prize for Best Screenplay at the Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival 2022

Audience Award - Best Short Film, Cork International Film Festival 2022

Best Short Film, Dublin International Film Festival 2023

Best Sound Design, Fastnet Film Festival 2023

Best Cinematography, Beara Film Festival 2023

Best International Short Film, Bengaluru International Short Film Festival 2023

Best Director - Sinéad O’Loughlin, Spookscreen Film Festival 2023

Best Actor - Éanna Hardwicke, Louth International Film Festival 2023

Best Actor - Éanna Hardwicke, Disappear Here Film Festival 2023

Lamb is supported by Screen Ireland as part of its Focus Shorts scheme for emerging filmmakers with bold and original voices and was one of four projects chosen out of 130 applications for funding.

Camille Seaman is a photographer who has been documenting climate change in the polar regions. Over the years, she’s witnessed firsthand the drastic effects of climate change, and hopes to merge the realms of art and science in order to get a message across: we only get this one Earth, and we must take care of it. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on being a good ancestor.

Fingal County Council’s Arts Office presents ‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’.

‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ sees acclaimed broadcaster Donal Dineen take us on a deep exploration of music in the company of some of the finest music makers in the land. Together they will tell the story of their sound, the songs, the instruments and their connection to them.

In each series they will perform at THE HIDE SCULPTURE, a sculpture by artist Garrett Phelan that invites contemplation and deep listening. It is located along the Rogerstown Estuary, North County Dublin and home to a diverse population of resident and migrating birds that have chosen this place as their home.

‘Mayor of Fingal, Councillor David Healy said: ‘These recordings are another innovative use of the HIDE SCULPTURE at Rogerstown Park and I congratulate those who are developing the park as a greater asset for the Fingal community and am delighted to see the arts contributing to this process’

Caroline Cowley, Public Art Co-ordinator has expressed ‘This series has allowed us to expand audience engagement with THE HIDE SCULPTURE as the park continues to develop into a public amenity while continuing to acknowledge the wide reach that this permanent sculpture has across a range of cultural platforms.

‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ is recorded and released as an ongoing online series. This Spring/Summer edition will feature interviews and performances with some of Ireland’s most exciting performers.

This month we are delighted to present Niwel Tsumbu. Since arriving in Ireland in 2004 from the Congo, Niwel Tsumbu has developed an enviable reputation as a masterfully elegant and fluent guitarist, vocalist, musician, collaborator and composer. He has performed with the finest Irish and international musicians while continuing to craft his own distinctive fusion of new jazz, rhumba, world, flamenco, rock, soukous and classical.
Niwel speaks about music in the same fluid way he plays the guitar. We were lucky enough to capture him in full flow for the third episode of Once Upon A Sound at The HIDE SCULPTURE.

Of the initiative Director of Services of the Tourism, Economic and Cultural Development Department Emer O’Gorman said ‘We are delighted to support this series especially as part of our significant investment in THE HIDE SCULPTURE at Rogerstown Park, Lusk especially during Covid 19 where it is more important than ever to support artists, especially musicians affected by the reduced opportunities to tour and perform live which has been very much missed by everyone.

The location for this project is THE HIDE SCULPTURE a permanent public art work by artist Garrett Phelan. It is located on the Rogerstown Estuary, Lusk and is commissioned through Fingal County Council's Public Art Programme. Garrett has created THE HIDE SCULPTURE as a 21st Century Monument that incorporates function by inviting a range of engagements with it across the spheres of education, music, activism and community to enable a greater understanding of the place of art in society. THE HIDE SCULPTURE and its proximity to the changing tides and migratory bird patterns of the Rogerstown Estuary, reminds us of how connected we are to our natural environment, the rituals of our ancient past and to those who valued nature as their guide and inspiration for language, music and art.

"Having created several portraits of Donal Dineen for over a decade it was a natural and perfect progression for me to invite Donal ‘s experience and curation of musicians and music into the atmosphere, meaning and machinations of THE HIDE SCULPTURE in the most natural possible way." - Garrett Phelan


We are delighted to present these episodes of ‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ with Donal Dineen who represents integrity and seriousness to his core audience, many of whom have developed their musical knowledge with him over many years. Donal is a consistent in his commitment to connect, understand and introduce to new perspectives on music to audiences for over two decades.

‘Once Upon a Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ featuring Niwel Tsumbu will be available to view on Fingal Arts Vimeo & www.thehideproject.com where you can also catch up on the series so far with stunning performances by Liam Ó Maonlaí, Cormac Begley and Anna Mieke.

For further information:
contact Caroline Cowley – Public Art co-ordinator - Caroline.Cowley@fingal.ie

https://www.instagram.com/thehideproject/
https://www.facebook.com/thehideproject
www.thehideproject.com

As the tensions and frustrations of life in a community house start to close in on him, a young man with Down Syndrome realises he may have to cross a line to end a nightly disturbance.

Cork International Film FestivalCork

Ireland

November 15, 2022

Irish Premiere

Winner Grand Prix Irish Short

Winner European Film Awards Candidate for 2023

New Hampshire Film FestivalPortsmouth

United States

October 8, 2022

World Premiere

Official Selection

Manchester International Film FestivalManchester

United Kingdom

UK Premiere

Official Selection

Vancouver International Women In Film FestivalVancouver

Canada

Canadian Premiere

Official Selection

Gender Equity in Media FestivalVancouver

Canada

Official Selection

Catalyst International Film FestivalLimerick

Ireland

Official Selection

Fastnet Film FestivalSchull

Ireland

May 25, 2023

Official Selection

Boyne Valley International Film FestivalDrogheda

Ireland

Official Selection

Louth International Film FestivalDundalk

Ireland

Official Selection

Flickers' Rhode Island International Film FestivalProvidence

United States

Official Selection

During this video, Gaeilgeoir and broadcaster Ola Majekodunmi invites you on a slow looking exploration of Barry Flanagan's, The Drummer (1996). This statue has been described by many as one of IMMA's most iconic sculptures. Watch and listen, as Ola describes the wonderful flowing features complimented by the static movement of this bronze statue.

The Slow Looking Art Series invites audiences to take a very slow, long look at an artwork from the IMMA Collection and consider their own individual response to the piece.

Are you living with dementia or do you know someone who is? IMMA is one of the lead partners of a programme called ‘Azure’ which aims to make art galleries and museums around Ireland dementia-friendly spaces. Azure explores how people with dementia-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s, and the people who care for them, can have a deeper involvement in cultural institutions and can participate in cultural activities.

We offer monthly guided Azure Tours specifically designed to support people living with dementia and their family, friends or professional carers, to engage with our exhibitions and enjoy a social museum experience. All monthly tours are free of charge, led by specially trained guides, and followed by complimentary refreshments.

FeliSpeaks -The Powder Room

Written and performed by FeliSpeaks in response to her work with Umunwanyi Olaedo - Igbo Union Women Wing and D15 Women. Commissioned by Draíocht, with support from Creative Ireland's National Creativity Fund, and funding from Fingal County Council.

“I worked with a handful of ladies from Olaedo, Igbo Women's Union - as well as a separate group of interesting women from D15 - I had the pleasure of working with these two groups of women that reflect monumental parts of who I am as a Irish-Nigerian living in Ireland. They gave me the chance to see women in several onion layers through the power of listening and the gift of art; for that I am eternally grateful. I hope I was able to impact them as much as they did, me." Felicia

“…this artwork refers maybe to the core of being a woman. The femininity. The fragility. The delicacy. The softness.”
During this Slow Looking Art video Evy, from our Visitor Engagement Team, invites you to discover the evocative work of IMMA Collection artist Kiki Smith, titled 'Peacock', 1994.
Evy questions what emotions this artwork triggers for you the viewer? What thoughts does this work provoke? Influenced by a generation of female artists including Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse, Smith uses paper, fabric, ceramics and glass to create figurative sculptural works which mediate the separations between the psychological and physical nature of the body.
This work is currently exhibited in chapter one of 'The Narrow Gate of the Here-and-Now, Queer Embodiment'. Through a series of accessibly produced Slow Art videos, you are invited to watch a guided exploration of selected artworks from the IMMA Collection with our Visitor Engagement Team.

Kev, a mechanic in his 40s, drives up the Dublin mountains to end his life. He is cruelly interrupted by an old man who is lost. Kev is forced to make some hard decisions, for better or worse.

Written and Directed by Sinéad O'Loughlin
Director of Photography & Editor: Dan Keane
Producer: Laura Brennan

Homecoming is an award-winning Irish short film starring David Greene and Johanna O’Brien. Written and directed by Sinéad O'Loughlin. Funded by a Strategic Project Grant from Wicklow County Arts Office.
A young man struggles to find his place in life after returning to Ireland. A familiar face makes him wonder if things are about to change.
Mick has found himself stuck in a rut. While the rest of his friends have emigrated to Australia for the foreseeable future, Mick has returned and is reluctantly helping his father run the family farm.
When he crosses paths with Aoife, his past feelings are rekindled and his hopes for the future are renewed. Time has passed, their lives have gone separate ways but when they meet they are still rooted to each other by place and past, good memories and bad.
WINNER Best Irish Narrative, Kerry Film Festival 2016
Kerry Film Festival 2016 Jury: Jim Cummings (Writer/Director Thunder Road, Short Film Grand Jury Prize , 2016 Sundance Festival), (Ben Cleary (Writer/Director, 2016 Academy Award Winner, Best Short Film), Aedín Gormley (Irish Broadcaster, Lyric FM), Susanna Pellis (Irish Film Festa, Rome), Barry O'Donoghue (Barley Films), Bob Jackson (Producer, A Doctors Sword).
WINNER Best Short Film, Fingal Film and Arts Festival 2017
“Homecoming captured a moment on screen that is sure to resonate with all who watch the film. Its beautiful crafting of the principle characters was evident from start to finish. Well cast, great script and above all beautifully directed. It’s great to see filmmakers taking a simple moment most have experienced in life and deliver it in its true form on screen”.
Dave Byrne, Creative Director, Fingal Film & Arts Festival 2017

WINNER Best Actor (David Greene), Disappear Here Film Festival 2017
“David’s performance was quietly assured,,,very natural and compelling to watch”, Michael McLaughlin, Artistic Director, Disappear Here Film Festival
“A poignant take on the subject of emigration, family, opportunities lost and how austerity affected rural areas…a great performance from David Greene. This film deservedly won..director Sineád O'Loughlin is one to look out for in the future.”
Eleanor McSherry, Film Ireland

he Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing. What is its purpose and mystery beyond the pragmatic notions of academia and journalism? This series will form part of a visual archive highlighting the golden age of writing in Ireland.

Zero Hour was a work in development made in collaboration with Cavan County Museum to celebrate the launch of their museum exhibition Road to War – Path to Reflection.

In 1982 a series of unrelated events ruptured Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community with catastrophic consequences. 1,500 people were investigated and details of their intimate lives were divulged to families, friends and employers. Under pressure from Church and State, a faultline formed – resulting in a mass exodus from Ireland in search of anonymity and refuge.

Audiences will be propelled through a living history, based on source materials contained in the Irish Queer Archive, encountering those at the heart of this upheaval as they grapple with the threat of public perception of their very private lives.

Young men get into fights .. that's nothing new ... Young men get into scrapes, of course they do ... a fight with the mrs, a fight with the memory, a fight with a friend, a fight with a family, a fight with a wallet, a fight with the economy, a fight with the state ... a fight for fight's sake .. young men get into fights 'cause they've nowhere to go .. people often fight because they've lost their home ..'

Shaun has been collaborating with local man Pat Farrell on a men's meditation group here in Draiocht while also visiting and getting to know the Mulhuddart Men's Shed. His text is inspired by both engagements and features Pat who performs alongside him. The excerpt you're going to hear tonight hopes to become part of an ongoing collaboration between Shaun and Pat, looking at issues surrounding masculinity and growing older. Shaun would like to thank the Mulhuddart Men's Shed especially for their conversation, wisdom, tea and wood-shop skills.

Shaun Dunne - Menitation

Written and performed by Shaun Dunne, featuring Pat Farrell, in response to Shaun's work with Pat Farrell and with the Mulhuddart Men's Shed. Commissioned by Draíocht, with support from Creative Ireland's National Creativity Fund, and funding from Fingal County Council.

Junk Ensemble - Mandatory 8-Count

Written and performed by Megan Kennedy & Jessica Kennedy of Junk Ensemble in response to their work with 5 Girls from Mulhuddart Boxing Academy. Commissioned by Draíocht, with support from Creative Ireland's National Creativity Fund, and funding from Fingal County Council.

​Filmed and Edited by Arcade Film.

Music composition: Denis Clohessy

“A few of the girls discovered their love of boxing through their father’s love of it. They wrote about the smells and sounds ... One had her nose broken in a fight. We worked in groups in the boxing ring, where they created their own dances in trios and pairs. We also had an exercise/task which consisted of deconstructed boxing and training movements – one example of this was: working individually with their favourite boxing footwork movement and then we removed the arm movements entirely. They also did their favourite upper body boxing movement and then we removed the lower body from the movement. It was fascinating to watch the groups perform these displaced boxing movements in the atmospheric surrounds of the boxing club, with swinging punching bags and boxing posters and training equipment in the background.

The girls live in and around Blanchardstown and Kildare. Their age group ranged from 13-16 years. Chloe is the current European champion for her age and Sophie was on the National Irish boxing team last year.”

“Working with this young men’s rap and spoken word group (ages 13-18 yrs), from Foróige, has been a revelation. I felt inspired and educated. I learned so much from them about Blanchardstown, language, and what it means to become a man in 21st Century Ireland.” Colm Keegan

Dublin City Council, with the support of the Heritage Council and Creative Ireland, delivered a Community Archaeology Programme in St. Anne's Park.

The programme has included events in the park and online, designed for both adults and children and coordinated by a team of professional archaeologists from Archaeology and Built Heritage Ltd. It is steered by the Dublin City Council Heritage, Archaeology and Parks teams.

This video celebrates the participation of the local community at various events organised by Dublin City Council for the St. Anne’s Park Community Archaeology Programme 2022, including Dublin City’s first community excavation to uncover part of St. Anne’s mansion.

The Writing Home Initiative by Poetry Ireland is a specially developed programme of creative engagement supporting the wellbeing of residents of homeless shelters as they underwent Covid restrictions during the winter months of the first two years of the pandemic.

Its aim is to use writing and spoken word to provide a valuable, authentic and apolitical insight into life in these facilities, that readers from all walks of life can engage with and learn from. Workshops facilitated by poet Colm Keegan.

Home Theatre (Ireland) ... Our Place. Our Stories

On Saturday 6th October 2018, something amazing happened in Dublin 15.

30 brand new pieces of theatre, Written, Performed & Directed by 47 professional Theatre Artists, inspired by 30 Dublin 15 Stories, were performed simultaneously all across Dublin 15, in 30 Homes, 3 times each, on the one night, totalling 90 Performances to over 1000 people. 11 Filmmakers captured all 30 shows as well as the journey in the run up to that incredible night.

Theatre Artists Included:
Amanda Azams, Clare Barrett, Robbie Blake, Bryan Burroughs, Cathal Cleary, Annabelle Comyn, Dylan Coburn Gray, Jeda De Bri, Finbar Doyle, Shaun Dunne, Shadaan Felfeli, Fionn Foley, Sorcha Fox, Gavin Fullam, Liam Halligan, Nancy Harris, Eamonn Hunt, Roisin Ingle, Philip Judge, Sonya Kelly, Deirdre Kinahan, Gavin Kostick, Lauren Larkin, Ruth Lehane, Louise Lewis, Louise Lowe, Marc Mac Lochlainn, Sharon Mannion, Megan McDonnell, Fiona McGeown, Paul Mercier, Conall Morrison, John Morton, Colin Murphy, Elaine Murphy, Little John Nee, Eva O'Connor, Mary O'Driscoll, Natalya O'Flaherty, Felicia Olusanya, Jody O'Neill, Claire O'Reilly, Duke Special, Tom Swift, Neil Watkins, Ali White, Emma Willis.

Artistic Director: Veronica Coburn
Filmed and Edited by Arcade Film

Home Theatre (Ireland) is supported by an Arts Council Open Call Award. Additional funding has been provided by Creative Fingal, Fingal County Council’s Creative Ireland programme.
Based on an original idea by Marcus Vinicius Faustini (Brazil) & Kerry Kyriacos Michael (UK) .

All 30 Plays are available on Draiocht's YouTube 'Home Theatre Ireland' Playlist.

An exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of Fingal County Council Municipal Art Collection

Neva Elliott is a contemporary artist based in Dublin. As part of her ongoing artistic work exploring loss and grief, Neva created a series of photographs and text pieces, working through the death of her father during Covid-19’s pandemic lockdown.

On 17 November 2020, he suffered a bipolar psychotic episode and took his own life. The work reflects on Neva’s relationship with her father, his death, mental health issues, suicide and the process of grieving.

Meet Shruti, one of the many talented artists at Artbox. Artbox London provides opportunities for people with learning disabilities to create, exhibit and sell their artwork and become part of an artistic community.

Joel is a talented artist with a passion for building models out of lego, clay and socks! His process is fascinating and the finished pieces are like nothing we've seen before.
You can see more of Joel's art by visiting www.artboxlondon.org/joel

Once Upon a Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE sees renowned broadcaster Donal Dineen take us on a deep exploration of music in the company of some of the finest makers in the land. Together they will trace pathways to the very heart of the matter in an environment that invites contemplation and deep listening.This inaugural series, presented on the occasion of Summer Solstice features Liam Ó Maonlaí who discusses the traditional Irish song Sadhbh ní Bhruinneallaigh and the musical parallels between African and Celtic rhythms alongside his own personal connection to the harp.

THE HIDE SCULPTURE by artist Garrett Phelan, located at Rogerstown Park, Lusk and commissioned through Fingal County Council's Public Art Programme is a 21st Century Monument dedicated to the people of Fingal and especially to those who give their time to the protection of its environment. It identifies as art with function and invites a range of engagements across the spheres of education, activism and community to enable a greater understanding of the context of the site and the place of art in society.

www.thehideproject.com

We are delighted to present this first episode of Once Upon A Sound with Donal Dineen for Solstice.THE HIDE SCULPTURE and its proximity to the changing tides and migratory bird patterns of the Rogerstown Estuary has always acknowledged the significance of the new moon.It reminds us of how connected we are to our natural environment, the rituals of our ancient past and to those who valued nature as their guide and inspiration for language, music and art.

The ‘Once Upon a Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ series will be available to view on Fingal Arts Vimeo & www.thehideproject.com where you can also catch up on the series so far with stunning performances by Cormac Begley, Anna Mieke & Niwel Tsumbu.

For further information:
contact Caroline Cowley – Public Art co-ordinator - Caroline.Cowley@fingal.ie

https://www.instagram.com/thehideproject/
https://www.facebook.com/thehideproject
www.thehideproject.com

‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’

Fingal County Council’s Arts Office presents ‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’.

‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ sees acclaimed broadcaster Donal Dineen take us on a deep exploration of music in the company of some of the finest music makers in the land. Together they will tell the story of their sound, the songs, the instruments and their connection to them.

In each series they will perform at THE HIDE SCULPTURE, a sculpture by artist Garrett Phelan that invites contemplation and deep listening. It is located along the Rogerstown Estuary, North County Dublin and home to a diverse population of resident and migrating birds that have chosen this place as their home.Once Upon a Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE is delighted to present Episode 4 - Cormac Begley.

Donal Dineen describes that, “Cormac Begley was born into the rich musical tradition of West Kerry and grew up deeply immersed in it. His highly distinctive sound is built upon these solid foundations. Although his music has deep roots in that tradition, his subsequent journey into sound has been distinguished by a restless experimentation with a peerless ability on his instrument underpinning every inventive twist and turn.

Nobody plays quite like him. It’s soulfulness personified. The innovation in his playing sets him apart. His singular talent at bending and stretching the sound of the concertina at will opens up a whole new world of sound. In his hands, the instrument takes on a distinctive life of its own. His stirring renditions of traditional tunes never fail to stir the imagination or set the twilight reeling. The energy in his playing is corralled in all sorts of original ways to produce something truly infectious and sonically unique. The immensity of his talent has been captured to great effect on two studio albums thus far and an album of bass-concertina tunes is currently in production. His musical performances were the spine in Micheal Keegan-Dolan’s ground-breaking dance production Mám in 2019 and he has toured extensively both as a solo artist and in various ensembles. The power in his playing is matched by a vigorous pursuit of creative fulfilment and it’s an honour to journey to the heart of the matter with him on Episode Four of Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE.”

The location for this project is THE HIDE SCULPTURE a permanent public art work by artist Garrett Phelan. It is located on the Rogerstown Estuary, Lusk and is commissioned through Fingal County Council's Public Art Programme. Garrett has created THE HIDE SCULPTURE as a 21st Century Monument that incorporates function by inviting a range of engagements with it across the spheres of education, music, activism and community to enable a greater understanding of the place of art in society. THE HIDE SCULPTURE and its proximity to the changing tides and migratory bird patterns of the Rogerstown Estuary, reminds us of how connected we are to our natural environment, the rituals of our ancient past and to those who valued nature as their guide and inspiration for language, music and art.

“Having created several portraits of Donal Dineen for over a decade it was a natural and perfect progression for me to invite Donal ‘s experience and curation of musicians and music into the atmosphere, meaning and machinations of THE HIDE SCULPTURE in the most natural possible way”.- Garrett Phelan

We are delighted to present these episodes of ‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ with Donal Dineen who represents integrity and seriousness to his core audience, many of whom have developed their musical knowledge with him over many years. Donal is a consistent in his commitment to connect, understand and introduce to new perspectives on music to audiences for over two decades.

The ‘Once Upon a Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ series will be available to view on Fingal Arts Vimeo & www.thehideproject.com where you can also catch up on the series so far with stunning performances by Liam Ó Maonlaí , Anna Mieke & Niwel Tsumbu.

For further information:
contact Caroline Cowley – Public Art co-ordinator - Caroline.Cowley@fingal.ie

https://www.instagram.com/thehideproject/
https://www.facebook.com/thehideproject
www.thehideproject.com

Fingal County Council’s Arts Office presents ‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ with Donal Dineen.

‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ sees acclaimed broadcaster Donal Dineen take us on a deep exploration of music in the company of some of the finest music makers in the land. Together they will tell the story of their sound, the songs, the instruments and their connection to them. In each series they will perform at THE HIDE SCULPTURE, a permanent work of art by artist Garrett Phelan that is located at Rogerstown Park,Lusk, County Dublin.

This month sees contemporary folk musician, Anna Mieke, perform and discuss with Donal her rendition of the traditional folk song 'Three Little Babes' and her use of the Harmonium instrument.

Caroline Cowley, Public Art Co-ordinator has expressed ‘This series has allowed us to expand audience engagement with THE HIDE SCULPTURE as the Rogerstown Park continues to develop into a public amenity while acknowledging the wider connection that this permanent sculpture has across a range of cultural platforms’.

THE HIDE SCULPTURE by artist Garrett Phelan, located at Rogerstown Park, Lusk and commissioned through Fingal County Council's Public Art Programme is a 21st Century Monument dedicated to the people of Fingal and especially to those who give their time to the protection of its environment.It identifies as art with function and invites a range of engagements across the spheres of education, activism and community to enable a greater understanding of the context of the site and the place of art in society.

The ‘Once Upon a Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ series will be available to view on Fingal Arts Vimeo & www.thehideproject.com where you can also catch up on the series so far with stunning performances by Liam Ó Maonlaí , Cormac Begley & Niwel Tsumbu.

For further information:
contact Caroline Cowley – Public Art co-ordinator - Caroline.Cowley@fingal.ie

https://www.instagram.com/thehideproject/
https://www.facebook.com/thehideproject
www.thehideproject.com

‘Once Upon A Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE’ sees acclaimed broadcaster Donal Dineen take us on a deep exploration of music in the company of some of the finest music makers in the land. Together they will tell the story of their sound, the songs, the instruments and their connection to them.

In each series they will perform at THE HIDE SCULPTURE, a sculpture by artist Garrett Phelan that invites contemplation and deep listening. It is located along the Rogerstown Estuary, North County Dublin and home to a diverse population of resident and migrating birds that have chosen this place as their home.Once Upon a Sound at THE HIDE SCULPTURE is delighted to present Episode 5 – Louise Mulcahy.

Donal Dineen describes of the series"The whole intention behind the Once Upon A Sound series is to get a look inside that special space which exists between a musician and their instrument.

This is where the magic happens and each instalment thus far has brought us closer to the alchemy.

In Episode Five we finally get to examine in detail the singular magic of the Uilleann Pipes with master piper Louise Mulcahy who was born into a musical family in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick.

A veteran of several highly acclaimed albums and a multi award-winner, Louise’s repertoire is as broad and discerning as her instrumental virtuosity.

She is among the finest of a new generation of pipers that have breathed new life into the instrument and her compelling sound is powered by both a feeling for tradition and a desire for innovation.Playing the late great Liam Óg O’Flynn’s set of pipes bequeathed to her by Na Píobairí Uilleann, Louise talks about the history of the instrument and its revival before demonstrating in-depth the skill it takes to play it as well as discussing the range of unique sonic possibilities it offers."

The location for this project is THE HIDE SCULPTURE a permanent public art work by artist Garrett Phelan. It is located on the Rogerstown Estuary, Lusk and is commissioned through Fingal County Council's Public Art Programme. Garrett has created THE HIDE SCULPTURE as a 21st Century Monument that incorporates function by inviting a range of engagements with it across the spheres of education, music, activism and community to enable a greater understanding of the place of art in society. THE HIDE SCULPTURE and its proximity to the changing tides and migratory bird patterns of the Rogerstown Estuary, reminds us of how connected we are to our natural environment, the rituals of our ancient past and to those who valued nature as their guide and inspiration for language, music and art.

Joe Caslin is well-known for his artworks that engage directly with social issues of modern Ireland. Towering over the main atrium space in Meta’s Dublin office, Joe’s mural is informed by his conversations with the Facebook employees who care for the users of our platform daily. The themes of connection, empathy, and respect became the core message of this monumental artwork.

The brief from Freshways was to create a video that showed the journey from idea all the way through the process to the customer. We shot across multiple locations including a studio kitchen set up. It was a very enjoyable shoot, they had clear ideas about what they wanted but were also very collaborative and wanted us to bring our own ideas and style to the shoot.