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Mary Farrelly
Mary is a choreographer, dance and drama facilitator. Her practice focuses on programming for children and young people in a variety of theatre, community
and education settings. She is currently working as a youth theatre and special needs drama facilitator at the Ramor Theatre.
Email: maryfarrelly@gmail.com
Schools: Crosskeys National School, Cavan (2021); Holy Family School,
Cavan (2021); Kilmore Central N.S, Cavan (2021); Scoil Mhuire Lacken, Cavan (2021); St Mary's National School, Leitrim (2021); St. Patrick's College, Cavan (2021)Royal School Cavan (2020); Deravoy NS, Emmyvale, Monaghan (2020); Knockconan NS, Emmyvale
(2020).
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Laura Ferguson
Laura has worked as an artist/educator across visual arts disciplines, specialising in ceramics. Her work is sculptural, decorative or site-specific.
Exhibitions: New Designers, London and Independents, Liverpool Biennial Contemporary Arts Festival. Her limited edition collections are based on playful pattern, with an emphasis on the handmade.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Use
FAO Laura Ferguson as the subject)
Schools: St Ernans N.S, Donegal (2021); Scoil Naomh Brid, Letterkenny, Donegal (2020).
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Grace Haynes
Grace Haynes a is an Illustrator and arts Facilitator who graduated from the University of Ulster. Grace work is inspired by the natural world and drawing on a love of nature. She is passionate about working and engaging young
people in the arts.
Email: gracemzhaynes@gmail.com
Schools: St. Tiarnach's Primary School (Monaghan) 2022, Billis N.S (Cavan) 2022, Scoil Mhuire Ns (Cavan) 2022, St. Clare's Primary School (Cavan) 2022
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Teresa McGowan
Teresa is an Assistant Principal II and develops curricular drama for primary and secondary level. She has experience in drama education, community drama and managing arts and educational events. She directs two county-wide school drama festivals.
Email:
creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Use FAO Teresa McGowan as subject line)
Schools: Finn Valley College, Donegal (2020); Scoil Iosagain, Donegal (2020)
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Leanne McLaughlin
Leanne is a visual artist who graduated from the University of Ulster. Leanne has worked on projects ranging from visual art to fine art sculptures
and public art. She designs workshops concerned with social and cultural inclusion.
Email: leanne-mclaughlin@hotmail.com
Schools: Kilkenny National School, Donegal (2021); Mulroy College, Donegal (2021); Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Donegal (2021); Scoil Mhuire, Donegal (2021); The Ursuline College, Sligo (2021);
St. Joseph's Special School, Sligo (2021); Colaiste Mhuire, Sligo (2020); Youthreach Gortahork, Donegal (2020).
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Diarmaid O'Meara
Diarmaid worked as a professional dancer for many years and currently teaches ballet and creative dance in Buncrana and Letterkenny, as well as guest-teaching
nationally. Diarmaid also teaches 1st class in Scoil Íosagáin, Buncrana.
Email: diarmaidomeara@hotmail.com
Schools: Errigal College, Donegal (2021); Crana College, Donegal (2021)
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Siobhán Shiels
Siobhán is a performer, composer, tutor and facilitator. Her debut album made critics’ choice for the top twenty albums of 2019. She composes for film
and TV, and delivers music sessions with adults with Intellectual Disabilities for the HSE.
Email: siobhanshiels@gmail.com
Schools: Donagh N.S, Donegal (2021); St Bernadette's Special School, Donegal (2021); Abbey Vocational
School, Donegal (2020); Scoil Naomh Colmcille, Carndonagh, Donegal (2020); Scoil Mhuire, Donegal (2020)
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Ceara Conway
Ceara Conway is a visual artist and singer with 15 years’ experience producing art works that utilise elements such as live singing, film and visual art.
She is Artist in Residence with Ormston House and Artist in Schools coord with the Clare Arts Office
Email: conwayceara@gmail.com
Schools: Colaiste Na Coiribe, Galway (2021); Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara, Cara, Galway (2020); Scoil
Chriost Ri, Cloughleigh, Ennis, Clare (2020); New Quay National School, Burren, Clare (2020); Scoil Mhuire, Galway (2020).
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Sybil Curley
Sybil Curley is a registered Architect whose practice includes architecture, interior design, exhibition design, and design education. She is passionate
about working with children and young people to explore their innate creativity.
Email: sybcurley@gmail.com
Schools: Bushypark N.S, Galway (2021); Ballyglass NS, Ardrahan, Galway (2020).
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Mary Curran
Mary Curran is the director and French horn player of the WhistleBlast Quartet. She has developed workshops for school children, youth orchestras, and teachers
and for multiple disability levels within the special needs sector.
Email: whistleblastquartet@gmail.com
Schools: Letterfrack NS, Galway (2020); St Angela's N.S, Mayo (2020)
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Dee Deegan
Deirdre is a multidisciplinary artist with an interest in alternative photography and printmaking, bookmaking, altered book art, design and installation.
Deirdre has lectured in contemporary art at GMIT and also has established the Galway Art Academy.
Email: dee@galwayartacademy.com
Schools: St Nicholas National School, Galway (2021); St. John The Apostle, Knocknacarra National
School, Galway (2021); St. Patrick's Primary School, Galway (2021); Cuan na Gaillimhe CNS, Knocknacarra, Galway (2020); Merlin College, Doughiska, Galway (2020)
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Alice Dixon
Alice is a socially engaged visual artist and educator based in County Mayo. Her practice is mostly participatory and collaborative. She also holds over 10 years experience in Community Development in a variety of roles, eg.
Youth Project Co-ordinator and currently Creative Ireland Projects Manager with Leitrim Arts Office. She is very passionate about delivering creative experiences to children and young people.
Email: alicedixon234@gmail.com
Schools: Kiltimagh
Youthreach Centre, Kiltimagh, Mayo (2021); St Pauls NS, Castlebar, Mayo (2021); Ballyvary Central NS, Mayo (2021).
Phillida Eves
Phillida is a multi-sensory artist. She specialises in creating musical multi-sensory experiences and performances collaboratively for and with children
on the autistic spectrum and children with complex needs.
Email: phillidaevescreative@gmail.com
Schools: Lakeview School Galway, Galway (2021); St Joseph's Special School, Galway (2020).
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Donna Gilligan
Donna is an educational facilitator; creating and providing a range of workshops, events, and educational programmes to
a broad range of institutions. My expertise and themes for these include culture, heritage, craft, design, and literature.
Email: scealheritage@gmail.com
Schools: SN Padraig Naofa, Castlerea, Roscommon (2020); Our Lady Of Mount
Carmel N.S. Rooskey, Leitrim (2020).
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Valerie Haslam
Valerie is a professional in visual communications, design and branding. She handles the services of a full design studio from project management, client
liaison, and design concept through design development, artwork, production and print management.
Email: valerie.haslam@schema.ie
Schools: Blakestown Community School, Dublin (2021); Collinstown Park Community College, Dublin (2021); St. Mochta’s N.S, Dublin (2021); St. Paul's School, Roscommon (2021); Castlerea Community
School, Roscommon (2021); St Brigid's Primary School, The Coombe, Dublin 8 (2020).
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Deirbhle Healy
Deirbhle is a Professional Musical Theatre Artist specialising in Music, Drama and Dance. She also studied Classical Music
and Group and Community Music Education. She is passionate about bringing arts education to children and young people.
Email: dhealy@arasinisgluaire.ie
Schools: Barnatra National School, Mayo (2021); Gaelscoil Uileog De Búrca, Mayo (2021); Sn Dhumhna Thuama, Mayo (2021).
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Jojo Hynes
Jojo Hynes is an artist and educator with over ten years experience. She recently completed an artist residency by Bow Arts at RAW Labs in London. Her practice
encompasses a wide range of media, including: fine art, digital arts and physical theatre.
Email: jojohynes@gmail.com
Schools: Archbishop McHale College, Tuam, Galway (2020); Castlehacket National School, Tuam, Galway (2020);
Belmont NS,Tuam, Galway (2020).
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Joanna McGlynn
Joanna is a visual artist.
Email: joannamcglynnca@gmail.com
Schools: Gardenfield National School, Galway (2021); Sylane National
School, Galway (2021); Youthreach Tuam, Galway (2020); Cloghans Hill NS, Tuam, Galway (2020).
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Isbéal Nic Aoidh
Isbéal has a degree in Fine Art from GMIT Cluain Mhuire, she exhibits regularly with Six Degrees West/6 Chéim Thiar a group of fellow graduates. She
has also been teaching for many years and places a big emphasis on student engagement with the arts.
Email: isbealnicaoidh@hotmail.com
Schools: Scoil Iognaid, Galway (2020).
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Christopher O’Malley
Chris was a school teacher and now manages the Westport Festival of Chamber Music. He also visits various schools in Co. Mayo delivering workshops on various styles of music. He spent many years as Director of the Irish
Arts Foundation in the UK and returned to Ireland in 2018.
Email: christopheromalley@hotmail.com
Schools: Shraigh N.S. (Mayo) 2022, Dooagh National School (Mayo) 2022, Scoil Naomh Bhríde (Mayo) 2022
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Damien O'Reilly
Damien is a Primary teacher with a Post Grad in Education. He has over 15 years of traditional music education. He is a solo artist who released an album
recently and is the chairman/musical director of the Corofin Traditional Festival.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Damien O'Reilly in the subject)
Schools: Ballymana National School, Galway (2021); Tierneevin National School, Galway (2021).
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Catherine Sheridan
Catherine is a professional theatre and arts practitioner. Specialising in drama education, youth theatre, directing, writing, consultancy and CPD.
Trained in Drama & Theatre Studies UCD, NUIM and Suzuki & Viewpoints in SITI (USA).
Email: drama.works@hotmail.com
Schools: Cloverhill N.S, Roscommon (2021); Holy Rosary College, Galway (2021); Kilglass N.S, Galway (2021); Killeeneen National School, Galway (2021); Lackagh N.S, Galway (2021); Radharc Na Mara,
Galway (2021); Roscommon Town Youthreach, Roscommon (2021); St Annin's National School, Galway (2021); Trinity Primary School, Galway (2021); St Brigid's College, Loughrea, Galway (2020); Roscommon Community College, Roscommon (2020); Craughwell NS,
Galway (2020); Clarin College, Galway (2020)
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Aidan Byrne
Aidan Byrne is a multi-disciplinary artist and facilitator specializing in mosaic. Aidan has a Bachelor of Arts with honours degree in sculpture and has
worked extensively on various community Art projects.
Email: aidan@makemosaic.ie
Schools: Ballymahon Vocational School, Longford (2021); St. Mary's N.S, Longford (2021); Cloneyhurke National School; Portarlington, Laois (2020);
Curraghmore NS, Mullingar, Westmeath (2020).
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Caroline Conway
Caroline Conway is a visual artist and facilitator who has developed a collaborative, multi-disciplinary practice to include moving image and performance.
She has worked extensively in schools and is a tutor on the Teacher Artist Partnership CPD.
Email: carolinefconway@gmail.com
Schools: St Brigid's Special School, Mullingar, Westmeath (2020); St Joseph's NS, Tullamore, Offaly
(2020); St Philomena's NS, Tullamore, Offaly (2020).
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Monica de Bath
Monica is a bilingual artist and art educator that reimagines fragile habitats. PLOT / CEAPACH is presented at exhibitions and seminars. Interdisciplinary
collaborations include Creative Rathangan Meitheal and Bealtaine Commission Award 2020.
Email: monicadebath@gmail.com
Schools: Scoil Mhuire, Kildare (2021); Gaelscoil Na Laochra, Birr, Offaly (2020).
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Aideen McHugh
Aideen is an artist, designer and project manager who graduated with First Class Honours, Master of Arts in Interaction Design, 2016. Aideen graduated
again with First Class Honours, a Higher Diploma in Arts in Digital Media Design.
Email: aideen.m.mchugh@gmail.com
Schools: Dysart National School, Westmeath (2021); St Joseph's Secondary School, Westmeath (2021); Timahoe N.S,
Laois (2021); Ardscoil Phadraig, Longford (2021); Lanesborough Primary School, Longford (2021); Scoil Mhuire N.S, Longford (2021); Ballyleague N.S, Roscommon (2021); Scoil Phadraig Naofa BNS, Mountmellick, Laois (2020); Newtown National School, Crettyyard,
Laois (2020); Scoil Bhríde, Kildare (2020)
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Niamh O'Donohue
Niamh has a background in New Product Development, Marketing. She has 16 years’ experience as a primary school teacher and holds an MA in Dance. Her
creative practice promotes the importance of collaborating with pupils in curriculum design.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (putting FAO Niamh O'Donohue in the subject)
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Rebecca Blake
Rebecca’s creative practice is focused on engaging people in art, architecture and place-making. She collaborates with artists and young people to design
creative experiences that inspire a greater sense of identity, ownership and citizenship.
Email: ruby.rebeccablake@gmail.com
Schools: St Fergals Ns Bray, Wicklow (2021); Scoil Chaoimhín Naofa, Wicklow (2021); New Court School,
Bray, Wicklow (2021); Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole, Wicklow (2020); St Laurence PS, Greystones, Wicklow (2020)
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Kwasie Boyce
Kwasie
Boyce founder and artistic director of M.A.D Youth Theatre in Dundalk. Co Louth. Kwasie have been serving his community in the formal and non formal settings as a freelance drama facilitator and arts coordinator for the past 12 years
Email:Kwasieboyce@yahoo.com
Schools: Coláiste Chú Chulainn (Louth) 2022, St. Joseph's N.S. (Louth) 2022
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Aisling Byrne
Aisling is a theatre artist and educator who has worked extensively in the fields of arts and disability, community drama facilitation and socially engaged
theatre practice. Aisling is the Artistic Director of both Run of the Mill Theatre, and award-winning theatre collective Talking Shop Ensemble.
Email: byrnea11@tcd.ie
Schools: St Kevin's College, Dunlavin, Wicklow (2020); Ashbourne Community National School, Meath (2020); Confey Community College, Leixlip, Kilare (2020); Kildare Town Educate Together, Kildare (2020).
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Juley-Ann Collins
Juley-Ann is an arts manager, producer and curator working across multi-disciplinary arts settings such as festivals, production companies, venues and local authorities. This includes co-ordinating small to large scale partnership national and
international projects with multiple funders including The Arts Council and Creative Europe.
Email: juleyanncollins@gmail.com
Schools: Marymount N.S (Louth) 2022, St. Mary's Parish Primary School (Louth) 2022
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Cathy Devis
Cathy is an English and Drama teacher in Newpark Comprehensive School. In the last sixteen years, she has developed a thriving, progressive and creative
drama department and has been responsible for curriculum development in the area of drama. She chairs the school arts committee.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Cathy Devis in the subject)
Schools: Greystones
Community College Etb, Wicklow (2021)
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Clair Farley
Clair is a primary teacher and drama therapist. She works with teenagers and adults with mental health issues and intellectual disabilities and uses the
arts in helping to facilitate change. Clair has a keen interest in Irish Traditional music.
Email: farleyc@tcd.ie
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Helen Flanagan
Helen is a filmmaker and writer with a parallel practice based in performance and live events. She regularly works with children facilitating film-making,
creative writing, shadow puppetry, folklore and creative storytelling workshops.
Email: helenflanagan@me.com
Schools: Educate Together Secondary School, Wicklow (2021); St Patricks National School, Wicklow (2021)
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Declan Gorman
Declan Gorman is a playwright and performer specialising in community-engaged arts and education. His plays tour widely in Ireland and abroad. He is a
tutor with New York University Educational Drama and a trainer on the Teacher-Artist Partnership CPD.
Email: declangorman@yahoo.co.uk
Schools: St Michael's NS, Castleblaney, Monaghan (2020); Dublin North East Educate Together,
Dublin 13 (2020); Lusk Senior National School, Dublin (2020); Inver College, Monaghan (2020).
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Orlagh Meegan Gallagher
Orlagh
is a visual artist specialising in painting and textiles. She works with community groups, in health settings and in schools focusing on sharing her practice as a seascape artist in order to facilitate meaningful engagement with art.
Email: orlaghmeegangallagher@gmail.com
Schools: Coláiste Rís Secondary School (Louth) 2021, St Louis Secondary School (Louth) 2021, Scoil Rois (Monaghan) 2022
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Laura
Ní Fhlaibhín
Laura is a visual artist.
Email:
creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Laura Ní Fhlaibhín in subject)
Schools:
All Saints' N.S, Wicklow (2021); Carnew National School, Wicklow (2021); Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhóir, Arklow, Wicklow (2020); SS Michael and Peters Junior School, Arklow, Wicklow (2020); Colaiste an Atha, Wexford (2020); Ramsgrange Community School,
Wexford (2020).
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Alexandra Rosiak
Alex Rosiak has an M.A. Degree in English Philology and Theatre Studies from Wroclaw University (Poland). She is an experienced theatre director, producer
and drama facilitator. Since 2009 Alex has been working in Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge.
Email: aleksandrarosiak@hotmail.com
Schools: Kilberry N.S, Kildare (2021); Scoil Chóca Naofa, Kildare (2021).
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Pat Ryan
Pat is a storyteller, writer and educator based in Belfast who works all over Ireland and Europe. He tells traditional folktales and has led many projects with musicians, visual artists, other writers and tellers, and footballers.
His most recent book is Story Listening and Experience.
Email: PRyan1984@gmail.com
Schools: Bellurgan National School (Louth) 2022
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Bex Shelford
Bex is an artist and illustrator in Dublin. She has two series of artworks in galleries in Dublin and around Ireland. She also wrote and illustrated a children’s
art journal called “Be An Irish Explorer” which was published by Gill in April 2019.
Email: bexshelford@gmail.com
Schools: St Peter's Primary School, Bray, Wicklow (2020); Woodbrook College, Bray, Wicklow (2020)
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Tunde Toth
Tunde is a visual artist.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Tunde Toth in subject)
Schools: Grange N.S, Tipperary (2021); Loreto Secondary School, Clonmel, Tipperary (2021); St. Saviour's National School, Waterford (2021); St. Ursula's N.S, Waterford (2021); Rathcor N.S, Louth (2021); SN Muire, Rampark National School,
Louth (2021); Scoil Mhuire Na Ngael, Bay Estate, Dundalk, Louth (2021); Scoil Naomh Brid, Omeath, Louth (2021); Poulacapple National School, Poulcappe, Kilkenny (2020); Scoil Mhuire NS, Mooncoin, Kilkenny (2020); St Patricks NS, Kilmacow, Kilkenny
(2020).
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Sharon Carty
A former teacher, Irish mezzo-soprano Sharon subsequently studied singing at the RIAM Dublin and the MDW in Vienna. Upon completion she joined the Oper
Frankfurt Opera Studio. An Artistic Partner to the Irish National Opera, she is passionate about the power of music in having a positive impact on children and young people.
Email: mail@sharoncarty.com
Schools: St Peter's College,
Meath (2021); Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School, Dublin 14 (2020); St Joseph of Cluny, Killiney, Dublin (2020); Stratford National School, Rathgar, Dublin 6 (2020).
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Anne Cradden
Anne Cradden is a visual artist who works in sculpture and drawing. Over the past few years, she has been working with children and young people to develop
their experiences of contemporary art and art making. She is currently artist in residence at the Room 13 studio at Tyrellstown ETNS in Dublin 15.
Email: annecradden@gmail.com
Schools: Holy Spirit Girls National School, Dublin (2021); Scoil Chormaic Cns, Dublin (2021); St Oliver's National School, Louth (2021); Louth & Meath Education & Training Board (St Olivers Community),
Louth (2021); Scoil Chaitriona Infants, Coolock, Dublin 5 (2020); St Michael's House Special School, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 (2020); Youthreach Transition Centre, Dublin 1 (2020).
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Brian Cregan
Brian is a visual artist/educator with a background in photography and film-making. His work explores our relationship to landscape, natural history and
the built environment. He also runs regular photography/art workshops and residencies with children and young people.
Email: bpcregan@gmail.com
Schools: Maynooth Community College, Kildare (2021); Robertstown N.S, Kildare (2021); Kylemore College, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 (2020); Ballyfermot Youthreach, Dublin 10 (2020).
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Heather Gray
Heather Gray is an artist working with drawing, sculpture, and installation. Heather facilitates art workshops and classes as well as creating large scale
collaborative art projects with the public. Heather is a member of A4 Sounds art studios.
Email: Heathergray.art@gmail.com
Schools: Marino College, Dublin (2021); Ringsend College, Dublin (2021); St Vincent's Gns, Dublin (2021); Schools: Belgrove Senior Boys, Dublin (2021); St Finians N.S, Dublin (2021); St. Canice's
Gns, Finglas, Dublin (2021).
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Fiona Harrington
Fiona is an arts educator with a background in visual arts, specialising in Textiles. Fiona uses art as a way to explore processes that allow young
people access to new experiences and ways of understanding and expressing themselves.
Email: fiharrington@gmail.com
Schools: Enable Ireland Sandymount School, Dublin (2021); Gaelscoil Inse Chór, Dublin 8 (2020)
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Valerie Haslam
Valerie is a professional in visual communications, design and branding. She handles the services of a full design studio from project management, client
liaison, and design concept through design development, artwork, production and print management.
Email: valerie.haslam@schema.ie
Schools: Blakestown Community School, Dublin (2021); Collinstown Park Community College, Dublin (2021); St. Mochta’s N.S, Dublin (2021); St. Paul's School, Roscommon (2021); Castlerea Community
School, Roscommon (2021); St Brigid's Primary School, The Coombe, Dublin 8 (2020)
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Mirjam Keune
Mirjam works as an artist with children and adults in schools, community settings and on collaborative art projects. She has a degree from NCAD in fine
art. Her studio practice involves mixed media and crafts (painting and textile crafts).
Email: mirjam_keune@yahoo.com
Schools: Dominican College Muckross Park, Dublin (2021); St Louis High School, Dublin (2021); Old Bawn Community School, Tallaght, Dublin 24 (2020); Scoil Maelruain Senior, Tallaght, Dublin 24 (2020)
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Deirdre Kilmartin
Deirdre is a photographer with a BA in Applied Social studies and a certificate in Youth Arts. She uses her creative practice of photography with young
people to pass on skills to support them in documenting their lives, families and communities.
Email: deirdrekilmartin983@gmail.com
Schools: All Saints' National School, Dublin (2021); Glenageary Killiney N S, Dublin (2021); St Michael's Primary School, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 (2020)
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Eliya Lavine
Eliya is a garden and nature-based educator. Eliya facilitates experiential learning opportunities for children to explore the wonders of the outdoors.
She incorporates an interdisciplinary approach that spans from STEM to poetry and movement.
Email: info@seedscholars.com
Schools: Solas Chriost NS, Belgard, Dublin 24 (2020)
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Melanie May
Melanie studied Drama & Film Studies. She did a Post Grad in Education and became a school Drama teacher in the UK. She did a Masters in Applied Psychology
(TCD) and became a psychologist in schools. She now works as a digital content creator.
Email: melanie@melaniemay.com
Schools: Castaheany Etns, Dublin (2021); Scoil Ghrainne Cns, Dublin (2021)
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Aoibheann McCaul
Aoibheann is an actor and drama facilitator holding a BA Hons in Drama and Theatre Studies, Trinity College Dublin. Aoibheann delivers workshops from
theatre skills to exploring consent and mental health with The Abbey Theatre.
Email: aoibheannmccaul@gmail.com
Schools: Scoil Mhuire Mount Sackville, Dublin (2021), St Martin de Porres N.S, Tallaght, Dublin (2020); Sacred Heart Senior National School, Dublin (2020).
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Gabriella McGrath
Gabriella is an art educator and craft facilitator. She enjoys working on inter-generational and multidisciplinary community arts projects. Her emphasis
is on learning manual, social and personal skills using creativity, exploration, innovation and experimentation with individual attention.
Email: gabi.mcgrath@gmail.com
Schools: Sacred Heart Jns, Dublin (2021); St Marks Junior School, Dublin (2021); St. Mark's S.n.s, Dublin (2021); St Kevins National School, Dublin (2021); Griifeen Community College, Lucan, Dublin
(2020); Scoil Mhuire gan Smal, Inchicore, Dublin 8 (2020); Scoil Mochua, (CRC) Clondalkin, Dublin 22 (2020).
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Seamus Moran
Seamus is an actor, director, writer and producer working in theatre, screen and television, including TG4. He is also a teacher, specialising in Special
Ed and Resource and has performed, written and produced theatre for children.
Email: seamusmoranca@gmail.com
Schools: Gaelscoil Lios na nOg, Dublin (2021); Gaelscoil Ns Giúise, Dublin (2021); Holy Family School For The Deaf, Dublin (2021); Coláiste Cois Life, Lucan, Kildare (2020); Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada,
Lucan, Kildare (2020).
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Nora Nic Con Ultaigh
Nora Nic Con Ultaigh is a teacher of English, French, CSPE and Drama in Coláiste Mhuire in Cabra. She has a background in theatre and documentary-making.
She was a founding member of Cups and Crowns Educational Theatre Company.
Email: n.nicconultaigh@gmail.com
Schools:
Gaelscoil Na Ríthe, Meath (2021); Scoil Neasáin, Dublin (2021); St. Vincent's Secondary School, Dublin (2021); Gaelscoil Colaiste Mhuire, Dublin (2020)
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Bethan Parkes
Bethan is a visual artist practitioner with experience of working in a variety of school, hospital and community settings. Bethan’s creative practice is
rooted in encouraging each person to explore and express their own unique creative potential.
Email: bethanartist20@gmail.com
Schools: Scoil Iosa, Tallaght, Dublin 24 (2020)
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Karl Quinn
Karl is an actor, director and writer based in Dublin with 25 years’ experience working nationally and internationally. Skills learned from his work informs
his creative practice as an Applied Drama facilitator.
Email: karlwquinn@gmail.com
Schools: Manor House School, Dublin (2021); Northbay Educate Together School, Dublin (2021); St Brigid's GNS, Artane, Dublin 5 (2020)
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Ciara Roche-Power
Ciara is a drama facilitator, theatre practitioner and performance tutor. She works with both children and adults. She uses the arts and creative activities
to empower people to make positive changes in their own lives and communities.
Email: ciara.rochepower@gmail.com
Schools: St. Mac Dara's Community College, Dublin (2021); Tallaght Community School, Dublin (2021); Scoil Chiarain Special School, Dublin (2020); GETNS: Glasnevin Educate Together (2020).
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Juliette Saumande
Juliette is a writer and translator of children’s books. She works creative writing workshops for children and story time and crafts for babies and
toddlers. She helps spark kids’ creativity through words, images, music and more.
Email: juliette@juliettesaumande.com
Schools: Clonturk Community College, Dublin (2021); Stanhope Street Primary School, Dublin (2021).
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Gwen Williams
Gwen is a teacher and CPD facilitator. Gwen focuses on creative approaches to teaching and learning and promotes imaginative and experimental inquiry in
her work. She is a founding member of ACAE, which advocates creativity and the arts in schools.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (putting FAO Gwen Williams in Subject)
Schools: Whitechurch National School, Dublin (2021)
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Órla Bates
Órla is a visual artist and art educator based in Wexford. Órla uses drawing as a means of thinking, seeing and inventing. Órla works in art in education
programmes. She is a specialist on the Heritage in Schools scheme.
Email: batesorla@gmail.com
Schools: Bunclody Vocational College, Wexford (2020); Danescastle N.S, Wexford (2020); Our Lady's of Lourdes, Wexford (2020).
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Mary Bourke
As a goldsmith and jewellery designer, Mary handcrafts beautiful pieces inspired by nature. Through her practise she works with children and young people
to discover and create mixed media artworks.
Email: marybourkeis@gmail.com
Schools: Presentation Primary School, Kilkenny (2021); Skeoughvosteen N.S, Kilkenny (2021); St. Laserians Special School, Carlow (2021); St Patricks Special School, Kilkenny (2020); Tullaroan NS,
Tullaroan, Kilkenny (2020); Ballinabranna NS, Milford, Carlow (2020).
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Aileen Lambert
Aileen Lambert is a traditional singer, visual artist, traditional arts and Percent for Art Curator.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Aileen Lambert in subject)
Schools: St Iberius National School, Wexford (2021); St. Edan’s National School, Wexford (2021); Boolavogue NS, Enniscorthy, Wexford (2020); Scoil Naomh Abbain, Enniscorthy, Wexford (2020); Ballon NS, Ballon, Carlow (2020); Kilnamanagh
Community National School, Oulart, Wexford (2020), Colaiste Abbain, Wexford (2020)
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Laura Ní Fhlaibhín
Laura is a visual artist.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Laura Ní Fhlaibhín in subject)
Schools: All Saints' N.S, Wicklow (2021); Carnew National School, Wicklow (2021); Gaelscoil An Inbhir Mhóir, Arklow, Wicklow (2020); SS Michael and Peters Junior School, Arklow, Wicklow (2020); Coláiste An Átha, Wexford (2020); Ramsgrange
Community School, Wexford (2020).
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Muireann Nic Cába
Muireann is a creative media professional with over 14 years as a workshop facilitator. She is passionate about sharing creative skills to empower
the learner. She has a BA in Fine Art, MA in Interactive Media and Ard-Dioplóma in Scileanna Teilifíse.
Email: mniccaba@gmail.com
Schools: Gaelscoil Phortláirge, Waterford (2020), Kilmacthomas Primary School, Kells Rd, Waterford (2020), Killurney National School, Clonmel, Tipperary (2020); Tramore Etns, Waterford (2021).
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Tunde Toth
Tunde is a visual artist.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Tunde Toth in subject)
Schools: Grange N.S, Tipperary (2021); Loreto Secondary School, Clonmel, Tipperary (2021); St. Saviour's National School, Waterford (2021); St. Ursula's N.S, Waterford (2021); Rathcor N.S, Louth (2021); SN Muire, Rampark National School,
Louth (2021); Scoil Mhuire Na Ngael, Bay Estate, Dundalk, Louth (2021); Scoil Naomh Brid, Omeath, Louth (2021); Poulacapple National School, Poulcappe, Kilkenny (2020); Scoil Mhuire NS, Mooncoin, Kilkenny (2020); St Patricks NS, Kilmacow, Kilkenny
(2020).
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Naomi Cahill
Naomi Cahill founded Bespoke Productions. She leads drama courses in Ireland and abroad which aim to build confidence and develop communication skills.
She holds a degree in Drama and Theatre Studies and a H. Dip. in Arts in Drama Education (1st Class Hons.)
Email: bespokeproductionsireland@gmail.com
Schools: Gaelscoil Dhroichead Na Banndan, Cork (2021); Mount St Michael Secondary Rosscarbery, Cork (2021); Summercove N.S, Cork (2021); Coláiste Chríost Rí, Cork (2021); Gaelscoil
Mhic Easmainn, Kerry (2021); Gaelscoil Bhríde, Tipperary (2021); Scoil Mhuire na nGrast, Belgooly, Cork (2020); Scoil Naisiunta an Chroi Naofa, Glounthaune, Cork (2020); Scoil Naomh Eoin, Leamlara, Cork (2020).
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Brían Crotty
Brían is a visual artist, film maker and writer. He uses narrative and cinematic structures to investigate language, representation, and identity in his
art work. Brían also works extensively in creative education.
Email: crotty2@gmail.com
Schools: Ballyvongane N.S, Cork (2021); Coachford College, Cork (2021); Dromore National School, Cork (2021); St Lachteens National School, Cork (2021); Bantry Youthreach, Cork (2020), Drimoleague NS, Drimoleague, Cork (2020), Maria Immaculata
Community College, Dunmanway, Cork (2020)
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Christina Hayes
Christina Hayes is a secondary school teacher who works in a special school for pupils with mild general learning disabilities. She has BA and MA Degrees in Drama and Theatre Studies and facilitates drama workshops as well as CPD courses for teachers.
Email:
creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Christina Hayes in subject)
Schools:
Midleton Cbs Primary, Cork (2021); North Monastery Secondary School, Cork (2021)
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Jane Hayes
Jane Hayes is a socially engaged visual artist, who specialises in creating work with and for children, especially the very young. Jane is committed to delivering quality artistic experiences that connect to her studio practice in a meaningful way.
Email:
ms.jane.hayes@gmail.com
Schools:
Shanagarry NS, Cork (2022); St.
Colman’s NS, Cork (2022)
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Fiona Lawton
Fiona has been teaching in special education and drama for 11 years. She has performed, produced and directed plays in a professional context. She is a
facilitator at Cork’s Fighting Words programme. Fiona has an M.A. in Drama & Theatre from UCC.
Email: fionalawton@gmail.com
Schools: Ballyhass N.S, Cork (2021); Scoil Aonghusa Cns, Cork (2021); St Luke's NS, Montennote, Cork (2020); St Colman's Community College, Middleton, Cork (2020)
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Garry McCarthy
Garry is a songwriter, producer, rapper and educator who runs GMCBeats Music which delivers “Song-in-a-Day” workshops nationwide. He provides and tutors
with Music Generation Cork City. He runs a youth creative space in Cork City called The Kabin.
Email: gmc@gmcbeats.com
Schools: Boherbue Comprehensive School, Mallow, Cork (2020), Colaiste an Chroi Naofa, Mallow, Cork (2020), Davis College, Mallow, Cork (2020)
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Silke Michels
Silke
is a visual/performance artist and mindfulness teacher working through film, performance, drawing and installation to explore a sense of belonging. She is passionate about supporting young people in finding their creative voice.
Email:smichels69@gmail.com
Schools: Scoil Iognáid Rís (Kerry) 2022
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Caroline Murphy
Caroline is a visual artist working with printmaking, photography and mixed media. She experiments with different materials and explores the art making
process. She has a personal and professional interest in the therapeutic value of the arts.
Email: carolinemurphyarttherapy@gmail.com
Schools: Kilbehenny National School, Michelstown, Cork (2020)
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Síle Ní Bhroin
Síle Ní Bhroin is a theatre maker with a passion for working for and with children and young people. She has directed, devised, taught and facilitated
many productions, projects and programmes in Ireland and the Czech Republic. She works with Graffiti Theatre Company in Cork.
Email: sile@graffiti.ie
Schools: Gaelcholáiste Mhuire A.g, Cork (2021); Ursuline Secondary School, Cork (2021); Araglin Parish School, Kilworth, Cork (2020); Bishopstown Community School, Cork (2020).
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Avril O'Brien
Avril is a visual artist that works the arts in health, community, and education settings and also Crawford gallery. Avril is an Art Teacher with a background
in animation, scenic painting for theatre (Steppenwolf) and Printmaking (BA Fine Art LSAD).
Email: avrilcork@gmail.com
Schools: Bishop Murphy Memorial School, Cork (2021); Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Cork (2021); Scoil Nóg, Cork (2021).
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Julie O'Leary
Julie is a theatre practitioner based in Cork. She is currently employed as Creative Learning Co-Ordinator for Graffiti Theatre Company; she designs and
delivers theatre workshops for youth theatre and educational settings.
Email: julie@graffiti.ie
Schools: Scoil Íosagáin Boys N.S, Cork (2021); St. Aidan's Community College, Cork (2021); Sunday's Well BNS, Strawberry Hill, Cork (2020)
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Maev O'Shea
Maev is the marketing manager at The Everyman. She is a teacher by profession and an actor by training with an MSc in Ed Management. Meav is an advocate
for young people and creativity; she is passionate about the democratisation of arts provision.
Email: maev@everymancork.com
Schools: Scoil Réalt Na Mara N.S, Cork (2021); Owenabue Educate Together, Cork (2021); Walterstown N.S, Cork (2021); St John the Baptist NS, Middleton, Cork (2020).
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Jeannine Storan
Jeannine is an artist and educator with 15+ years working in community art, Art Studio practice and schools in Ireland and England. She founded Green
Brush which runs unique art events and workshops for children and adults in the South Kerry area.
Email: jeanninestoran@gmail.com
Schools:
Scoil Mhuire, Kerry (2021); Gaelcholaiste Chiarrai, Kerry (2021);St. Ita's And St. Joseph's School, Kerry (2021); Scoil Naomh Eirc, Kerry (2021).
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Zoë Uí Fhaoláin Green
Zoë is a performer, visual artist and facilitator. Her work is often community based and a socially engaged practice. She explores disciplines
including dance, installation, drawing and sound as means to engage with others and connect with nature.
Email: littlewolves@gmx.com
Schools: Scoil Dhún Chaoin, Kerry (2021); Scoil Chaitlín Naofa, Tralee, Kerry (2020)
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Mieke Vanmechelen
Mieke is an artist filmmaker with a BA in Philosophy and Classical Civilisation and an MA in Art & Process. Her practice includes film, moving image,
drawing and community engagement. She is currently Kerry County Council Filmmaker in Residence.
Email: info@miekevanmechelen.com
Schools: Scoil Naomh Carthach, Kerry (2021); Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Kerry (2021); Cappabue NS, Bantry, Cork (2020), Coomhola National School, Bantry, Cork (2020), Scoil Chaitigheirn, Beara,
Cork (2020)
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Helen Blackhurst
Helen is a writer, creative arts facilitator and drama therapist. Her work as a creative arts facilitator and drama therapist employs all aspects of
story to facilitate creative journeys using sound, movement, voice and visual framing as key elements.
Email: helenblackhurstcs@gmail.com
Schools: Killaloe Boys National School, Clare (2021); Scoil Íde, Limerick (2021); St Vincents School, Limerick (2021); Lakyle National School, Whitegate, Clare (2020)
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Naomi Cahill
Naomi Cahill founded Bespoke Productions. She leads drama courses in Ireland and abroad which aim to build confidence and develop communication skills.
She holds a degree in Drama and Theatre Studies and a H. Dip. in Arts in Drama Education (1st Class Hons.)
Email: bespokeproductionsireland@gmail.com
Schools: Gaelscoil Dhroichead Na Banndan, Cork (2021); Mount St Michael Secondary Rosscarbery, Cork (2021); Summercove N.S, Cork (2021); Coláiste Chríost Rí, Cork (2021); Gaelscoil
Mhic Easmainn, Kerry (2021); Gaelscoil Bhríde, Tipperary (2021); Scoil Mhuire na nGrast, Belgooly, Cork (2020); Scoil Naisiunta an Chroi Naofa, Glounthaune, Cork (2020); Scoil Naomh Eoin, Leamlara, Cork (2020)
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Ana Colomer
Ana’s creative practice includes painting, puppetry, animation and multimedia installations that combine three or four elements. She believes animation and
puppetry are wonderful ways to communicate a sense of magic that is inherent to childhood.
Email: artwithana@gmail.com
Schools: Banogue N.S, Limerick (2021); Cbs Primary, Clare (2021); Holy Family Senior School, Clare (2021); Kilcolman National School, Limerick (2021); Scoil Mhuire & Ide, Limerick (2021); Mungret Community College, Mungret Rd, Limerick
(2020)
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Brian Fleming
Brian Fleming BA, Hdip, MA is a percussionist, theatre maker and producer, based in Dublin and Clare. He has played on some 50 albums and in over 30 countries,
with the likes of Davy Spillane, the Chieftains ansd Mamady Keita. He is passionate about the power of intercultural arts, and inclusivity.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Brian Fleming in subject)
Schools: Carron National School, Clare (2021); Scoil Mhuire Corofin, Clare (2021); Scoil Mhainchin, Ennistymon, Clare (2020); Scoil Mhuire, Ennistymon, Clare (2020); Barefield National School, Barefield, Clare (2020); Fanore N.S, Clare
(2020).
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Sarah Fuller
Sarah is a visual artist and puppeteer and founding member of Dog and String Theatre. Her practice is often collaborative or involves a participatory process, incorporating, drawing, illustration, puppetry,
animation, and storytelling. She holds a BA, Hons. in Textile Design and an MA in Visual Arts Practice.
Email: dogandstringtheatre@gmail.com
Schools: Scoil Mhuire Ruan, Clare (2021); Tubber NS, Clare (2020)
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Enda Griffin
Enda is a visual artist.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Enda Griffin in subject)
Schools: St James NS, Askeaton, Limerick (2020); Ardagh National School, Limerick (2020).
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Slavek Kwi
Slavek is a sound-artist, composer interested in the phenomena of perception as the fundamental determinant of relations with reality. He facilitates experimental
sound workshops with autistic children and those with learning disabilities.
Email: slavek_kwi@yahoo.co.uk
Schools: Ahane N.S, Limerick (2021); Iniscealtra N.S, Clare (2021); Raheen Wood Steiner National School, Clare (2021); Knock National School, Mayo (2021); Claremorris Convent National School, Mayo
(2021); St. John's N.S, Mayo (2021); Ogonnelloe NS, Scariff Road, Clare (2020); Convent Primary School, Killaloe, Clare (2020)
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Dr Teresa Larkin
Teresa is an education adviser with expertise in literacy, learner involvement and arts based performance from primary school to the out of school setting.
She holds a B Ed, M Ed and Ed D and believes in the voice of young people in any project.
Email: larkinta@eircom.net
Schools: Le Cheile N.S, Limerick (2021); Limerick City East Educate Together School, Limerick (2021); Limerick School Project N.S, Limerick (2021); Mid-Clare Youthreach, Clare (2021); Villiers School,
Limerick (2021); Limerick Youth Services, Glenthworth Street, Limerick (2020).
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Jacintha Mullins
Jacintha is a primary school teacher currently working at the Mid-West School for the Deaf in Limerick. She holds a degree in Fine Art, MA in Interactive
Media, Post Grad in Primary Teaching, and Post Grad Diploma in Special Ed.
Email: jacinthamullins@gmail.com
Schools: Knockadea National School, Limerick (2021)
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Joanna Parkes
Joanna, an experienced drama facilitator, works with people aged 2 to 92, with a particular focus on primary and early years education. She was one of
six artists chosen for a national research project exploring teacher/ artist partnership and completed a Masters in Early Childhood Education in 2018.
Email: joannaparkes.creativedrama@gmail.com
Schools: St. Michael's Junior School, Tipperary (2021); Gaelscoil Aonach Urmhumhan, Tipperary (2021); Cloughjordan No. 1 NS, Tipperary (2020); St Michaels NS, Barrington St, Limerick
(2020).
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Evelyn Sorohan
Evelyn is a contemporary environmental visual artist, teacher, and facilitator. Her textured, 3D plastic paintings can be found in collections in around
Ireland and abroad. She also creates workshops for children for understanding climate change
Email: evelynsorohanart@gamil.com
Schools: St Anne's School, Clare (2021); Broadford & Kilbane Ns, Ennis, Clare (2020)
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Andrew Spearpoint
Andy is a community musician with a particular interest in devised group music making and collaborative work. Current interests include the development
of a homemade Gamelan and arts and health work involving the use of objects and artefacts.
Email: andyspearpoint@hotmail.com
Schools: Rahealty National School, Tipperary (2021); Scoil Na Maighne, Tipperary (2021)
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Tunde Toth
Tunde is a visual artist.
Email: creativeschools@artscouncil.ie (Putting FAO Tunde Toth in subject)
Schools: Grange N.S, Tipperary (2021); Loreto Secondary School, Clonmel, Tipperary (2021); St. Saviour's National School, Waterford (2021); St. Ursula's N.S, Waterford (2021); Rathcor N.S, Louth (2021); SN Muire, Rampark National School,
Louth (2021); Scoil Mhuire Na Ngael, Bay Estate, Dundalk, Louth (2021); Scoil Naomh Brid, Omeath, Louth (2021); Poulacapple National School, Poulcappe, Kilkenny (2020); Scoil Mhuire NS, Mooncoin, Kilkenny (2020); Patricks NS, Kilmacow, Kilkenny (2020).
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