Books

Artisans of Cashel

I contributed to this book funded by the Arts Council of Ireland celebrating the artisans of Cashel. I told the story of Rossa Pottery by interviewing Alan Walsh on his journey to becoming a master craftsman. 

The story was part of my submission that resulted in winning Feature Writer of the Year- Arts and Pop Culture at the Student Media Awards in 2023. You can read the full piece here.  

Our Sense of Place

In 2020, I contributed to the book Our Sense of Place  funded by the Arts Council of Ireland. The book explored the experiences of International members of the Tipperary community. I took part in Intercultural and Diversity training from the Immigration Council of Ireland during the process of writing my contribution to the book. 

I told the story of Moya Colipca, a nurse who moved from Romania to Clonmel. You can read the full piece here. 

Artisans of Clonmel

In 2022, I contributed to this book exploring  the craftspeople in Clonmel. I showcased the story of Richard Black and Black Samsara, founders of Clonmel Ink Smith Tattoo studio on their journey moving from Gdańsk to Ireland before founding their unique tattoo studio. You can read the full piece here.