Looking to the past, Michael Crowley reminds us of the important role that the teachers of today play in the future. Once the National School system had been set up in Ireland in 1831, the question of finding teachers very quickly became an issue. Many teachers were untrained in the […]
Culture
Before there was Páirc Uí Chaoimh there was The Athletic Grounds, and before that there was Cork Park. In light of the current controversy around the re-naming of Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Pauline Murphy looks back on the history of the stadium, its namesake and some memorable games that took place […]
It is 1463, and Jheronimus van Aken is only 13-years-old, when fire devastates his city of Den Bosch. The fire marks him; he re-ignites it when he picks up a brush and begins his apprenticeship to his father as a painter. Whilst his brothers churn out workshop copies of ‘The […]
Making art to capture unique moments of humanity, emotion, courage and hope, visual artist Sarah Rattle’s figurative works often feature portraiture. Collaboration is central to Sarah’s work with groups, developing playful, considered and inclusive projects with participants and other artists within health and social care settings. She hopes that people can identify with […]
With over 1000 students visiting each year, Kinsale Pottery is the largest private crafts teaching centre in Ireland. Housed in a 250-year-old coach house and stables just outside the ancient town of Kinsale and overlooking the Bandon River, the Pottery runs classes and courses on pottery, stained glass, weaving, children’s […]
In the heart of Baltimore stands the historic St. Matthews Church, a local landmark dating back to 1819. Still open on Sundays for local services, this venerable space has undergone a transformative journey in recent times, opening its doors to the community for cinematic experiences and soul-stirring music under the […]