Emerald Four

Emerald Four

Shown here is a Limited Edition Print that I've produced celebrating the success of the four recent Golf Major winners from this island titled 'Emerald four'. Not since Fred Daly won the Open in 1947, had we produced a Major winner. Then Padraig Harrington won three, and was soon followed by Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke.

Colm Tucker … RIP

Munster rugby lost one of it's favourite sons yesterday with the passing of Colm Tucker at the age of 59. Colm, who played for Ireland, The Lions and Munster, played a pivotal role in Munster's legendary defeat of the All Blacks in Thomond Park in 1978, the only time that an Irish side has beaten the mighty Kiwis. May he…
Harrington’s big 3

Harrington’s big 3

Irish golf had to wait 60 years (Fred Daly 1947) for a second Major golf winner, and Padraig Harrington made the breakthrough in 2007 with a victory in the British Open. He repeated this success the following year and added the US PGA to make that 3 of the best in two years. Graeme McDowell, Rory McLlroy, and Darren Clarke…
Annacotty Riverside Mural for Inland Fisheries

Annacotty Riverside Mural for Inland Fisheries

I recently completed a riverside mural in Annacotty, Limerick, for the Inland Fisheries and local Tidy Towns Committee. The mural featured some of the river wildlife, and the local 5th class from Lisnagry National School helped me complete the artwork.
St.Vincent De Paul Church, Boston.

St.Vincent De Paul Church, Boston.

I was recently sent a photograph of a gold leaf revamp that I worked on in Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, E Street, in South Boston. This was a few years ago, and I travelled to the U.S. to work on this project with my brother John who lives there. An interesting project...
Moss Keane TV Tribute

Moss Keane TV Tribute

RTE  TV aired a lovely tribute documentary to the late great Moss Keane last Monday night (March 7th.) This programme, titled 'Clock na Carn', featured contributions from family and friends, with footage from his rugby career and interviews from the man himself. About ten minutes into the programme, my painting of Moss and the men of '78 came up on the screen, as…