"Upon first observation of this photograph, two aspects significantly caught my attention. The dominant role of “the smile” and the use of “ice”. I became interested in the gesture of the smile, the power it holds and the effect it can have on people. Personally, it reflects feelings of warmth, welcome and comfort.
I planned to respond to this photograph by using the media of ice, and the gesture of the smile. I aimed to create a piece reflecting an unfamiliar quality of “the smile”, something cold, gruesome and revolting and at the same time signifying notions of pain and risk.”

"I decided to look into the emotion of the boy as he jumps off the pier, focusing on the lack of security and that in-between space which reflects the liminal space, the transition between the known safe places to the unfamiliar state."

In choosing this photograph I saw it as my way of paying tribute to the poet Michael Hartnett. I’m from Newcastle West and a fan of his poetry and also I worked in North Quay for many years and the river holds many memories for me.

Limerick v Waterford in Cork in the first round of the Munster Championship on 30 May 1971. Limerick were the victors 3-10 to Waterford's 2-8.

Action shot of hurdler during North Munster Games held in the grounds of Glenstal Abbey, Murroe, Co. Limerick on Sunday, 5-24-1970.

Milking room at Coole House Louis de Courcy

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

Portraits of two men Jimmy Kelly Jr Carlo Hanrahan Newspaper Project at Limerick Leader offices

Protesters of Springboks tour in Limerick City on O Connell Street facing Woolworths Stores.

Shot of 22 Mayorstone Park Limerick

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

Protesters of Springboks tour in Limerick City on O Connell Street facing Woolworths Stores.

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

Overhead group shot of Protestors at Colbert Station awaiting arrival of Springboks

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement on Sarsfield Bridge

Portrait of Tony McCarthy at Limerick Leader

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement in Limerick City

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

Passport pic of Priest for G O'Donovan

Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport

The Yacht Public House Lower Cecil Street for Advert with cars outside

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

Group shot of children and Nuns at Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

Group shot of children and Nuns at Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

A group shot of the St Patrick's AC Ballyneety 1970

Group shot of happy childrenat Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

A group shot of the St Patrick's AC Ballyneety 1970

Copy of Picture of Aerial view - Killaloe for Sexton Sons Auctioneers

Portrait of both Mr Noel Jackson newly elected President Junior Chamber of Commerce and Mr AG O'Leary

Group shot of children and Nuns at Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

Group shot of children and Nuns at Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

Copy of negative of postcards of Adare Manor exterior

Group photo of the Leddin Birthday Party

Group shot of GAA Convention attendees outsides Gleesons Electrical and Heating O Connell Street

Copy negative of Postcards of Adare Manor - interior

Group shot of GAA Convention attendees outsides Gleesons Electrical and Heating O Connell Street

Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station

Copy negative of Postcards of Adare Manor exterior gardens lake

A lively debate at the Carrickerry School Parents meeting.

Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

Winter Scenes in Arthurs Quay area facing onto Patrick Street Limerick City

Gardai try to hold back protesters from Springboks bus at Colbert Station

Streetscape view of Catherine Street facing onto junction of Thomas Street and Little Catherine Street. Elderly lady looks on at Fiat Car parked on pavement in front of RH Condells Office supply shop.

Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro

Wintry scene at Arthurs Quay car park

Participants of the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street

Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George

Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field

Wide shot of the classroom with group of parents at the Carrickerry School parents meeting

Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

Group shot, wide view from above looking down on revellers at An Oige Dance at the George hotel

Children at play on ice in Janesboro

Winters scene on O Connell Street outside Cannock facing up towards Roches Stores. Saxone and Easons are visible to the left of the shot

Participants of the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature

Protesters at Colbert Station Limerick and Springboks Bus. Parnell Street is visible in background

Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street

Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Group shot of ladies at NFA dinner at Royal George

Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field

Marine Radio and Radar School O'Connell Avenue Successful students investigating technology.

Group shot of headmaster and cols chairing the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.

Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway

Group shotResidents Dinner At the Ardhu Ryan Hotel

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Protesters of Springboks tour in Limerick City on O Connell Street facing Woolworths Stores.

Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field

Wide group shot of parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting

Portrait of Dermot Robinson Soccer Star at Limerick Leader Office

Visitors to the baby Jesus at the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.

Portrait of two ladies at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at the Parkway

Picture of Table Tennis Star Colin Crowe at Leader offices 5-1-1970

Group shot at the Regional Coursing Draw Mungret

Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.

Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

Springbok tour Protesters line up in front of Gardai on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park

Group shot of menat Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Action from the game between Limerick versus St.Patricks Athletic at the Markets Field

Parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting

Group shot of departing Springbok group at a heavily in-Construction area of Shannon Airport

Portrait of Ger McMahon for John O'Shaughnessy

A reading at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.

Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway

Action from the Limerick versus Cork Hibs game at the Markets Field January 1970

Presentation of crosses at the Franciscan Priory on 21 January 1970.

Portrait of Noel Hannon, GAA star Bord na Nog at Limerick Leader offices.

Army lads reading papers atClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park