"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

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

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

Copy negative of Postcards of Adare Manor exterior gardens lake

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

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

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 children and Nuns at Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

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

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

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

Group shot of happy childrenat Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement on Sarsfield Bridge

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

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement in Limerick City

Shot of 22 Mayorstone Park Limerick

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

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

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

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

Passport pic of Priest for G O'Donovan

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

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

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

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

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

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

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

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

A lively debate at the Carrickerry School Parents meeting.

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

Copy of negative of postcards of Adare Manor exterior

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

Army personnel relax at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.

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

Group discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George

Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Gardai prepare in line on the embankment for protesters at Thomond Park

Christy Hannon stands proudly with his St Brendan GAA award

Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel

Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices

Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport

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

Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry

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

Group shot of Feenagh GAA Team and Committee

Bleary eyed man in bed at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

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

Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street

Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices

Couple pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

GAA Convention attendee in foreground with other members in backround in front of Confraternity Theatre (now Belltable)

Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

Portrait of John Ward at Limerick Leader offices

Gardai preparing for Anti-Aparthied protests at Thomond Park during Springboks tour

Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel

Frank Lee, Pat O Donough, Pat Rockett. Young Athletes of the Week portrait photos at Limerick Leader offices

Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry

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

Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

A candle being lit by the baby Jesus for the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.

Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street

Portrait of, Ger Callaghan/Des Hogan, St Brendans GAA at Limerick Leader Offices

Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park

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

Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel

Group shot of departing Springbok group boarding Aer Lingus Plane at Shannon Airport

Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George

Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry

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

Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro

Parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting

A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Local folk group playing for the Spirit Of Christmas at St. Munchins church.

Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street

Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

Gardai line up in front of protesters at Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park

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.

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

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

Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George