"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.

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

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

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement on Sarsfield Bridge

Group photo of the Leddin Birthday Party

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

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

Shot of 22 Mayorstone Park Limerick

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement in Limerick City

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

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

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

Copy of negative of postcards of Adare Manor exterior

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

Group shot of happy childrenat Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

Copy negative of Postcards of Adare Manor - interior

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

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

Copy negative of Postcards of Adare Manor exterior gardens lake

Portrait of Tony McCarthy at Limerick Leader

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

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

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

Passport pic of Priest for G O'Donovan

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

A lively debate at the Carrickerry School Parents meeting.

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

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

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

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

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

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

Group of men at Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre

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

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

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

Soccer Teams at Barracks Field

Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel

Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Portrait of Dermot Robinson Soccer Star at Limerick Leader Office

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

Group shot of Feenagh GAA Team and Committee

Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry

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

Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro

Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

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

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

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

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

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

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

Dan Ryans Fiat Winner with MH Pools at Punches Cross

Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

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

Children at play on ice in Janesboro

Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street

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

Army personnel observing trophies at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

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

Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George

Wintry scene at Arthurs Quay car park

Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

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

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

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

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

Group shot of menat Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

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

A visitor to the baby Jesus at the Spirits of Christmas at St. Munchins Church.

Four ladies attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance at Royal George

Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George

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

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

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

A selection of anti-apartheid protesters on Cratloe Road protesting the Springboks presence in Limerick

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

Grouppictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport

A man and a woman stand on the stairs of St. Munchins Church for the Spirits of Christmas.

A group of people attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance

Exercise routines at Clonmel Army Recruiting Centre Feature

Group shot of ladies at NFA dinner at Royal George

Army inspection of military equipment at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Group shot at the Regional Coursing Draw Mungret