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

"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.

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 exterior gardens lake

Group photo of the Leddin Birthday Party

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

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

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

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

Portrait of Tony McCarthy at Limerick Leader

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

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

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

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

Shot of 22 Mayorstone Park Limerick

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement on Sarsfield Bridge

A lively debate at the Carrickerry School Parents meeting.

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

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement in Limerick City

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 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 children and Nuns at Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

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

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

Copy of negative of postcards of Adare Manor exterior

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

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

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

Copy negative of Postcards of Adare Manor - interior

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

Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

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.

Projectionist at work at Grand CentralAdvertising

Bleary eyed man in bed at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street

Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street

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

Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

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

Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry

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)

Portrait of John Ward at Limerick Leader offices

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

Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro

Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Percy Claffey presents car to Mayor and Cheque outside business premises on Bridge Street

Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street

Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

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

Group shot of Feenagh GAA Team and Committee

Group shot of Beef Butchers at Dinner Dance at Parkway

Wide shot of Salesians College Pallaskenry

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

Group pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

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

Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro

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.

A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street

Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

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

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

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

Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry

Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.

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

Children at play on ice in Janesboro

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.

Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature

Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Anti-Apartheid Protesters assemble near Thomond Park

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

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

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

Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport

Dromore Lake and Castle about a mile from Pallaskenry

Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Presentation at Dalton Printing Works.

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

Children at play on ice in Janesboro

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre