"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."

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.

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.

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

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

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

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

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

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

Passport pic of Priest for G O'Donovan

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

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

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

Copy of negative of postcards of Adare Manor exterior

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

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

Copy negative of Postcards of Adare Manor - interior

Group photo of the Leddin Birthday Party

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

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

Copy negative of Postcards of Adare Manor exterior gardens lake

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

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

Portrait of Tony McCarthy at Limerick Leader

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

A lively debate at the Carrickerry School Parents meeting.

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

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

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

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement on Sarsfield Bridge

Shot of 22 Mayorstone Park Limerick

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

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

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement in Limerick City

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

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

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

Group shot of happy childrenat Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

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

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

Group shot of Beef Butchers at Dinner Dance at Parkway

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

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

Group shot of ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel

Portrait of Donal Fitzgerald

Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

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

Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Organist for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.

Soccer Teams at Barracks Field

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

Group shot of children -Adare CBS Badminton Champions

Group shot of ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel

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

Man walking past Cannocks on O Connell Street on a foggy wintry January morning. In backround are Cruise's Hotel and Easons.

Four ladies pose for a photo at the Press Conference - Fish and Wine tasting at Cruise's

Large Machinery assists the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport as man looks on

Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.

Organist for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.

Soccer Teams at Barracks Field

Group shot at UDT Seminar at Ardhu Ryan

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

Two happy ladies at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel

Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature

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

Frozen windows on cars in the Car park area of Arthurs Quay on a wintry morning in Limerick

Portrait of man at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Construction site at the Laying of jumbo refuelling pipe at Shannon Airport

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.

A man dressed in a cloak and hat stands in a doorway for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.

Soccer Teams at Barracks Field

Group shot of Limerick and Clare Milk Producers Dinner Dance Parkway Motel

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

Two more happy ladies at Group at An Oige Dance at the George Hotel

Scenes from the Ordination ofBro E.Fitzgerald Pallaskenry College

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Michael Kelly of Irish Co-Op Roxboro Road pictured at the Limerick Leader office on O Connell Street.

A man dressed in a cloak and hat stands in a doorway for the Spirits Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.

Portrait of two young ladies at Claughan GAA Club Dinner Dance at Parkway

Three ladies pictured at the Limerick and Clare Milk Producers dinner dance Parkway

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

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

Scenes from the Ordination ofBro E.Fitzgerald Pallaskenry College

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Dan Ryans Fiat Winner with MH Pools at Punches Cross

Group shot at INTO dinner at Cruise's

Wintry scene at Arthurs Quay car park

Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Participants of the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins Church

Portrait of two happy young ladies Claughan GAA Club Dinner Dance at Parkway