I was awarded a 2-week residency at the Cill Rialaig Project in Kerry which was partly supported by Ards Arts Individual Artist Award. This was such an amazing experience. Kerry is such a stunning part of Ireland. Surrounded by the wild Atlantic/rich history it would be possible not to be inspired/rejuvenated by this setting. The location for the residency is very unique, called the ‘last road in Ireland’ the project consists of redeveloped houses predating the Irish famine which are now used as individual cottages/studios for artists. Initially I was quite intimidated by the isolation but you find a real sense of clarity in the detachment from daily stimulus such as the Internet and television. I explored all around Kerry whilst there collecting photography which I can then screen print. I also worked on new poetry/editing poetry. I made some really lovely friends. I woke up each day like an excited kid to look out my window and out onto the Atlantic. I was over awed by the beauty of the sea and my time in Kerry.
