"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

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

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

Copy of negative of postcards of Adare Manor exterior

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

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement on Sarsfield Bridge

Copy negative of Postcards of Adare Manor - interior

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

Protestors at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement in Limerick City

Copy negative of Postcards of Adare Manor exterior gardens lake

Group shot of happy childrenat Salesians Convent poor childrens party.

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Passport pic of Priest for G O'Donovan

Shot of 22 Mayorstone Park Limerick

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

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

Exteror view of Fitzgeralds Supermarketwith van on Ennis Road

Portrait of Tony McCarthy at Limerick Leader

Group photo of the Leddin Birthday Party

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

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

A lively debate at the Carrickerry School Parents meeting.

Gardai and protesters clash at Demonstrations Limerick Anti Maoist movement

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

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

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

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

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

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

Procession of protestors heading out of City on Ennis Road

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

Group shot of departing Springbok group with onlookers at Shannon Airport

Two ladies attending An Oige Dance at George Hotel

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

Christy Hannon stands proudly with his St Brendan GAA award

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

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 discussion at 2nd National Theatre Press Conference at Royal George

Portrait of lady at NFA Dinner at Royal George

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

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

Facing front gates of Salesians College Pallaskenry

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

Army personnel relax at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway

Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Group of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

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

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

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

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

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

Two ladies attending NFA dinner Royal George

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

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

Parents seated at the Carrickerry School Parent's meeting

Portrait of Dermot Robinson Soccer Star at Limerick Leader Office

Bleary eyed man in bed at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Interior with Statue at County Council Chambers O Connell Street

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

Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

Portrait of lady pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Protesters at Colbert Station, Parnell Street Limerick await the Springboks bus.

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

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

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.

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

Soccer Teams at Barracks Field

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

Meal time at the Clonmel Army recruiting Centre

Children and Dog at play on ice in Janesboro

Four ladies attending the Smiths Garage Dinner Dance at Royal George

Exterior of County Council Chambers O Connell Street

Group shot at the Licenced Vintners Dinner at The Parkway

Army personnel relaxing by playing music at ClonmelArmy Recruiting Centre

Couple of ladies pictured at Foynes Yacht Club Dinner at Parkway

Group shot of Award winners at Regional Coursing Club Clarina Coursing

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

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

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

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

Soccer Teams at Barracks Field

Group shot at UDT Seminar at Ardhu Ryan

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

A meeting of men at Clonmel Army recruiting Centre