Cork Harbour Project was realised and managed for the Sirius Arts Centre between 2007-09 to connect artists with the environment of Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Special thanks to all the artists and speakers who participated in Lab 1 & Lab 2 in 2007 for the realisation of the exhibition and related events, thanks to everyone at the Sirius Arts Centre; Jim & Anne Wilson; Cobh & Passage West Town Councils; Paul & Gemma O’Halloran of Ryan’s Bar, Cobh; Danny Halligan; The Mercantile Hotel, Sydney, Australia; Birgit O’Driscoll; ECAD East Cork Area Development; Alice D’Arcy, Sophie Le Roch and Sébastien Bertrand of Cork Greenmap also Naomi Fein; Lieutenant Commander Cormac Rynne, Irish Navy; Ted Creedon; O’Leary Insurance; Jane Smith, Office of Public Works Ireland OPW; Jamil Yamani Technical Programmer, College of Fine Arts COFA; University of New South Wales UNSW; The Environmental Research Institute for Art ERIA & Sydney Olympic Park Authority

Cork Harbour Project could not have taken place without help from the Arts Council through a New Project Award 2007 and the Cork County Council’s Arts Award Scheme 2007 & 2008.

The map presented by Paul Murphy, Head of Planning Cork County Council.

Cork Harbour Project was realised and managed for the Sirius Arts Centre between 2007-09 to connect artists with the environment of Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Thanks to the artists involved: Dara McGrath (Cork); Dieter Buchhart (Austria); Allan Giddy (Australia); Martin Sims (Australia); Mara Adamitz Scrupe (USA); Ciara Healy (Cork); Julia Pallone (Cork); Meaghan Schwelm (USA); Donal Moloney (Cork); David Kavanagh (Cork); Colette Lewis (Cork); Colleen Bartley (USA); Tressa O’Brien (Cork); Eva Maher (Cork); Jeanienne McCarthy (Cork); Mary Gough (Co. Cork); Deborah Dallyn (UK); Danny McCarthy (Co. Cork); Holly Asaa (Co. Roscommon); Ralf Sander (N. Ireland); Tom Fannon (Co. Cork) Community Projects: Marie Brett (Co. Cork); Mark Stewart (Cork); Cork Greenmap (Cork); Naomi Fein (Cork); John McHarg (Co. Cork)

Cork Harbour Project could not have taken place without help from the Arts Council through a New Project Award 2007 and the Cork County Council’s Arts Award Scheme 2007 & 2008.

Presentation by Peter Thompson, Carrigtwohill Environmental Alliance about efforts to minimise the damage done to the local environment by Mining activity in the Harbour area.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Peter Thompson, Carrigtwohill Environmental Alliance about efforts to minimise the damage done to the local environment by Mining activity in the Harbour area.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Peter Thompson, Carrigtwohill Environmental Alliance about efforts to minimise the damage done to the local environment by Mining activity in the Harbour area.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Material collected for research

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Patrick Smiddy, Conservation Ranger with The Dept. Environment, Heritage and Local Government about the Chuff bird colonies on the Cork coast and how his department is engaged in conservation projects.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Cathal O’Mahony, Cork Harbour Forum UCC about how their activities promote joined-up thinking about Cork Harbour.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

The Artists discuss the presentation sessions and possible outcomes.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Artists - Danny McCarthy, Colette Lewis, Cork Green Map, Meaghan Schwelm, Holly Asaa.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

View from the artist's in-residence garden out across Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Lunch in the garden with Danny McCarthy, Jim Wilson, Meaghan Schwelm, Julia Pallone, Naomi Fein, Tressa O’Brien and Deborah Dallyn.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Ballyannon Wood, Midleton, Co. Cork.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Brown Island, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Roches Point, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Roches Point, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Roches Point, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Paul Murphy, Head of Planning Cork County Council about planning and zoning implications for Cork Harbour.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Paul Murphy, Head of Planning Cork County Council about planning and zoning implications for Cork Harbour.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Michael Martin, Local Historian about the history of Spike Island.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Jim Wilson, Local Naturalist.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Mary Sleeman Archeologist with Cork County Council.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Mary Sleeman Archeologist with Cork County Council and artists engagement.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Cormac Rynne Lieutenant Commander N.S. Staff Officer for Planning & Policy, Haulbowline Naval Base.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Cormac Rynne Lieutenant Commander N.S. Staff Officer for Planning & Policy, Haulbowline Naval Base and artists engagement.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Ryan Howard, ECAD East Cork Area Development.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Ryan Howard, ECAD East Cork Area Development.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Presentation by Birgit O’Driscoll, Cobh Green Flag Schools Project.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Artists presentations by Dieter Buchhart.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Artists presentations and engagement.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Artists Danny McCarthy and Collete Lewis.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Artists presentations by Sophie Le Roch of Cork Green Map.



Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Artists dinner in the Sirius Arts Centre Artist in Residence apartment.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists around Cobh, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists around Cobh, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists around Cobh, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Roches Point, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Roches Point, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Roches Point, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Roches Point, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Roches Point, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Roches Point, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Roches Point, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Barryscourt Castle, Carrigtwohill.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Barryscourt Castle, Carrigtwohill.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Cuskinny Beach, Cobh, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Cuskinny Beach, Cobh, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Field Trip with the artists to Cuskinny Beach, Cobh, Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour, view of Sirius from the sea.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Boat Trip with the artists in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Poster listing the public events, exhibition and off-site projects for the Cork Harbour Project 'Beyond the Myths' at Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork and other sites in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Catalogue listing the artists involved in the exhibition and off-site projects for the Cork Harbour Project 'Beyond the Myths' at Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork and other sites in Cork Harbour.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

Gallery view of exhibition Cork Harbour project 'Beyond the Myths' with artists Ciara Healy (Ireland & UK); Dieter Buchhart (Austria); Meaghan Schwelm (USA); Julia Pallone (France & Cork); Colette Lewis (Cork); Mara Scrupe (USA); Tom Fannon (Cobh, Co. Cork); David Kavanagh (Cork); Mary Gough (Conna, Co. Cork); Allan Giddy (Australia); Martin Sims (Australia) & Danny McCarthy (Midleton, Co. Cork) background Julia Pallone 'The Sleepers Series: Cathedral' (left) 'Cork Harbour' (centre) 'The Sleepers Series: Cranes' (right) water-colour on paper;

'I have been developing my art practice involving drawings, photography, sculpture, installations and performances. My work is conceptual and focuses on expression with a poetic and surrealistic vision of the world, be it by analogy, similarity or evocation of ideas.'



Gallery view of exhibition Cork Harbour project 'Beyond the Myths' with artists Ciara Healy (Ireland & UK); Dieter Buchhart (Austria); Meaghan Schwelm (USA); Julia Pallone (Cork); Colette Lewis (Cork); Mara Scrupe (USA); Tom Fannon (Cobh, Co. Cork); David Kavanagh (Cork); Mary Gough (Conna, Co. Cork); Allan Giddy (Australia); Martin Sims (Australia) & Danny McCarthy (Midleton, Co. Cork) foreground Martin Sims 'Martello Move' Model 2 acetate and foam board, Model 3 inflatable PVC & 3D Renderings 6 x digital prints.

Martin Sims (Australia) 'Martello Move' Model 2 acetate and foam board, Model 3 inflatable PVC;

The artwork is envisaged by inverting the physical characteristics of a Martello Tower transcribing its shape and essential contours – both interior and exterior – into transparent, visible form.

Martin Sims (Australia) 'Martello Move' Model 2 acetate and foam board;

The artwork is envisaged by inverting the physical characteristics of a Martello Tower transcribing its shape and essential contours – both interior and exterior – into transparent, visible form.

Martin Sims (Australia) 'Martello Move' 3D Renderings 6 x digital prints;

The artwork is envisaged by inverting the physical characteristics of a Martello Tower transcribing its shape and essential contours – both interior and exterior – into transparent, visible form.

Meaghan Schwelm (USA) 'Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla' Altered book, Paper yarn;

Meaghan makes art to find things again. She develops installations, dwellings, garments, and artefacts from mechanically reproducible or industrial materials and ephemera.

Allan Giddy (Australia) 'Stations of the Cross' High-definition video with stereo sound

Duration: 4:57secs looped;

His sound and video work ‘Stations of the Cross’ shows crows vying to roost on St. Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh. They ‘recompose’ The Wild Colonial Boy through (Bells/organ/choir), as each point of the cross is made active to their touch.

Ciara Healy (Ireland & UK) ‘Goldfinch in coat’ (centre) ‘Spring’ (front right) ‘Summer’ (front left) ‘Autumn’ (back left) ‘Winter’ (back right), Mixed Media / Bell Jars;

When a sense of place or home is lost through social or environmental change we often attempt to make tangible what is missing and absent. In order to come to terms with this loss, we romanticise what has been left behind because it is no longer physically tangible.

Ciara Healy (Ireland & UK) ‘Goldfinch in coat’ ‘Winter’ Mixed Media / Bell Jars;

When a sense of place or home is lost through social or environmental change we often attempt to make tangible what is missing and absent. In order to come to terms with this loss, we romanticise what has been left behind because it is no longer physically tangible.

Mara Scrupe (USA) 'Weeds' Hand-bound book, hand-made paper, collected specimens, digital photographs;

The activity of borrowing and interpreting images from the natural world – whether mediated or wild – is an ages-old process, one which is deeply etched in the human psyche and memory and belies a seemingly insatiable human need for associations with nature.

Mara Scrupe (USA) 'Weeds' Hand-bound book, hand-made paper, collected specimens, digital photographs;

The activity of borrowing and interpreting images from the natural world – whether mediated or wild – is an ages-old process, one which is deeply etched in the human psyche and memory and belies a seemingly insatiable human need for associations with nature.

David Kavanagh (Cork) ‘Cork Area Strategic Plan 2020 – 20200, fig.1’ Ink on lokta paper;

Science is constantly opening up new frontiers of knowledge, but ignorance expands in tandem, it often seems that every new discovery gives rise to a number of new questions. This results in an enormous playing field of theory and counter theory, mystery and revelation.

Dieter Buchhart (Austria) 'Cottage for Utica (Nettle) Ireland' Pencil on Paper;

Critically tackling the relationship between society and nature in his installation work, Dieter invites the visitor to participate in completing the work. In the project ‘House for Urtica – Cork’ the weed Urtica dioíca, the great stinging nettle, is part of the artwork.

Colette Lewis (Cork) 'PostCar D’Art' Photography printed postcards & stand;

The Harbour was experienced as a natural extension, bridging communities across the water. In this era of the car it is considered more of a barrier separating and dividing communities. I’ve created a collection of ‘greeting postcards’ which function as ‘views’ to engage communities that inhabit the Harbour.

Danny McCarthy (Midleton, Co. Cork) 'Sounding d (harbour)' Sound Sculpture / mixed media;

'Sounding d (harbour)' This work is created from field recordings made at various sites around Cork Harbour including boat trips made as part of the 'Lab. Days' which formed an integral part of the project. A soundscape is created making the listener aware of the acoustic ecology of the area.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

A seminar was organised for the public to engage with the Cork Harbour Project:

1. Introduction to the project and welcome address by Sarah Iremonger

2. Case studies between participants from the Lab process:

Lieutenant Commander Cormac Rynne from Houlbowline Naval Base; artists Martin Sims, Allan Giddyfrom Australia and Danny McCarthy from Cork

3. Presentation by Cork Greenmap Walking Tour project, Cork

4. Presentation from John McHarg & Ned Cotter ‘Rocky Shore Harbour Project’ with the Windy Lane Puppet Theatre, Youghal, Co. Cork, school -workshops and puppet performance

5. Presentation by Allan Giddy, Sonic Wells project, Cork Harbour & Sydney Harbour

6. Open discussion / Questions & Answers

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

A seminar was organised for the public to engage with the Cork Harbour Project:

1. Introduction to the project and welcome address by Sarah Iremonger

2. Case studies between participants from the Lab process:

Lieutenant Commander Cormac Rynne from Houlbowline Naval Base; artists Martin Sims, Allan Giddyfrom Australia and Danny McCarthy from Cork

3. Presentation by Cork Greenmap Walking Tour project, Cork

4. Presentation from John McHarg & Ned Cotter ‘Rocky Shore Harbour Project’ with the Windy Lane Puppet Theatre, Youghal, Co. Cork, school -workshops and puppet performance

5. Presentation by Allan Giddy, Sonic Wells project, Cork Harbour & Sydney Harbour

6. Open discussion / Questions & Answers

Two wells connected live for sound via the internet, one in Cobh and one in Sydney, connecting the two largest harbours in the world. The wells contained simple robust (amplified) phone technology connected to a small computer enabling passers-by to talk to each other at opposite ends of the planet through the wells. They become a virtual hole through the earth.

Two wells connected live for sound via the internet, one in Cobh and one in Sydney, connecting the two largest harbours in the world. The wells contained simple robust (amplified) phone technology connected to a small computer enabling passers-by to talk to each other at opposite ends of the planet through the wells. They become a virtual hole through the earth.

Two wells connected live for sound via the internet, one in Cobh and one in Sydney, connecting the two largest harbours in the world. The wells contained simple robust (amplified) phone technology connected to a small computer enabling passers-by to talk to each other at opposite ends of the planet through the wells. They become a virtual hole through the earth.

Two wells connected live for sound via the internet, one in Cobh and one in Sydney, connecting the two largest harbours in the world. The wells contained simple robust (amplified) phone technology connected to a small computer enabling passers-by to talk to each other at opposite ends of the planet through the wells. They become a virtual hole through the earth.

Two wells connected live for sound via the internet, one in Cobh and one in Sydney, connecting the two largest harbours in the world. The wells contained simple robust (amplified) phone technology connected to a small computer enabling passers-by to talk to each other at opposite ends of the planet through the wells. They become a virtual hole through the earth.

Two wells connected live for sound via the internet, one in Cobh and one in Sydney, connecting the two largest harbours in the world. The wells contained simple robust (amplified) phone technology connected to a small computer enabling passers-by to talk to each other at opposite ends of the planet through the wells. They become a virtual hole through the earth.

Two wells connected live for sound via the internet, one in Cobh and one in Sydney, connecting the two largest harbours in the world. The wells contained simple robust (amplified) phone technology connected to a small computer enabling passers-by to talk to each other at opposite ends of the planet through the wells. They become a virtual hole through the earth.

Two wells connected live for sound via the internet, one in Cobh and one in Sydney, connecting the two largest harbours in the world. The wells contained simple robust (amplified) phone technology connected to a small computer enabling passers-by to talk to each other at opposite ends of the planet through the wells. They become a virtual hole through the earth.

A nature walk with Local Naturalist Jim Wilson along the shore of Cork Harbour at Passage West.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

A nature walk with Naturalist Jim Wilson along the shore of Cork Harbour at Passage West.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

A nature walk with Naturalist Jim Wilson along the shore of Cork Harbour at Passage West.

Cork Harbour Project was developed through the Sirius Arts Centre’s Artist in Residency Programme in 2007 through a series of research meetings and workshops called Laboratories (Lab 1 & Lab 2) activities occurred in the Sirius building and around the harbour as field trips. International and local artists, community groups, natural history experts and representatives from the local authority were brought together to raise awareness of the fragile beauty of Cork Harbour and its endangered environment through collaborative reciprocal research.

A publication created by Cork Greenmap 'From Hop Island to Raffeen' documents a walk along the western shore of Cork Harbour, highlighting the historical, architectural and natural heritage encountered along this 8km walk.

Cork Greenmap is a sustainable community development project, the overall aim of which is to raise awareness of sustainable living issues.  Through mapping and other events, Greenmap engages people in the enhancement of the social, ecological, environmental and alternative economic aspects of their communities.

A publication created by Cork Greenmap 'From Hop Island to Raffeen' documents a walk along the western shore of Cork Harbour, highlighting the historical, architectural and natural heritage encountered along this 8km walk.

Cork Greenmap is a sustainable community development project, the overall aim of which is to raise awareness of sustainable living issues.  Through mapping and other events, Greenmap engages people in the enhancement of the social, ecological, environmental and alternative economic aspects of their communities.

A publication created by Cork Greenmap 'From Hop Island to Raffeen' documents a walk along the western shore of Cork Harbour, highlighting the historical, architectural and natural heritage encountered along this 8km walk.

Cork Greenmap is a sustainable community development project, the overall aim of which is to raise awareness of sustainable living issues.  Through mapping and other events, Greenmap engages people in the enhancement of the social, ecological, environmental and alternative economic aspects of their communities.

A publication created by Cork Greenmap 'From Hop Island to Raffeen' documents a walk along the western shore of Cork Harbour, highlighting the historical, architectural and natural heritage encountered along this 8km walk.

Cork Greenmap is a sustainable community development project, the overall aim of which is to raise awareness of sustainable living issues.  Through mapping and other events, Greenmap engages people in the enhancement of the social, ecological, environmental and alternative economic aspects of their communities.

As part of the ‘Cork Harbour Project – Beyond the Myths’ John McHarg, Ned Cotter, Vanessa O’Loughlin & Birgit O’Driscoll ran a series of school workshops with the Windy Lane Puppeteers: Sarah Jennings, Christy O’Keeffe, Paddy O’Sullivan, Billy Flynn & Laurence Fitzgerald (based in Youghal). They shared their expertise and skills with primary school children to foster an appreciation for their local environment through a series of visits to local beaches, hosted by Naturalist Jim Wilson, and art workshops exploring the art of puppetry. Working in three different schools from the harbour area; 4th class students from Rushbrooke National School in Cobh; 5thand 6th class students from Aghada N.S. in Aghada; and 5th and 6th class students from South Abbey N.S. in Youghal the children presented the results from these workshops at a showing in the Sirius Arts Centre.



With thanks to Cork County Council, FAS, SEACAD South and East Cork Area Development, Arts Council & HSE Health Service Executive.

As part of the ‘Cork Harbour Project – Beyond the Myths’ John McHarg, Ned Cotter, Vanessa O’Loughlin & Birgit O’Driscoll ran a series of school workshops with the Windy Lane Puppeteers: Sarah Jennings, Christy O’Keeffe, Paddy O’Sullivan, Billy Flynn & Laurence Fitzgerald (based in Youghal). They shared their expertise and skills with primary school children to foster an appreciation for their local environment through a series of visits to local beaches, hosted by Naturalist Jim Wilson, and art workshops exploring the art of puppetry. Working in three different schools from the harbour area; 4th class students from Rushbrooke National School in Cobh; 5thand 6th class students from Aghada N.S. in Aghada; and 5th and 6th class students from South Abbey N.S. in Youghal the children presented the results from these workshops at a showing in the Sirius Arts Centre.



With thanks to Cork County Council, FAS, SEACAD South and East Cork Area Development, Arts Council & HSE Health Service Executive.

As part of the ‘Cork Harbour Project – Beyond the Myths’ John McHarg, Ned Cotter, Vanessa O’Loughlin & Birgit O’Driscoll ran a series of school workshops with the Windy Lane Puppeteers: Sarah Jennings, Christy O’Keeffe, Paddy O’Sullivan, Billy Flynn & Laurence Fitzgerald (based in Youghal). They shared their expertise and skills with primary school children to foster an appreciation for their local environment through a series of visits to local beaches, hosted by Naturalist Jim Wilson, and art workshops exploring the art of puppetry. Working in three different schools from the harbour area; 4th class students from Rushbrooke National School in Cobh; 5thand 6th class students from Aghada N.S. in Aghada; and 5th and 6th class students from South Abbey N.S. in Youghal the children presented the results from these workshops at a showing in the Sirius Arts Centre.



With thanks to Cork County Council, FAS, SEACAD South and East Cork Area Development, Arts Council & HSE Health Service Executive.

As part of the ‘Cork Harbour Project – Beyond the Myths’ John McHarg, Ned Cotter, Vanessa O’Loughlin & Birgit O’Driscoll ran a series of school workshops with the Windy Lane Puppeteers: Sarah Jennings, Christy O’Keeffe, Paddy O’Sullivan, Billy Flynn & Laurence Fitzgerald (based in Youghal). They shared their expertise and skills with primary school children to foster an appreciation for their local environment through a series of visits to local beaches, hosted by Naturalist Jim Wilson, and art workshops exploring the art of puppetry. Working in three different schools from the harbour area; 4th class students from Rushbrooke National School in Cobh; 5thand 6th class students from Aghada N.S. in Aghada; and 5th and 6th class students from South Abbey N.S. in Youghal the children presented the results from these workshops at a showing in the Sirius Arts Centre.



With thanks to Cork County Council, FAS, SEACAD South and East Cork Area Development, Arts Council & HSE Health Service Executive.

As part of the ‘Cork Harbour Project – Beyond the Myths’ John McHarg, Ned Cotter, Vanessa O’Loughlin & Birgit O’Driscoll ran a series of school workshops with the Windy Lane Puppeteers: Sarah Jennings, Christy O’Keeffe, Paddy O’Sullivan, Billy Flynn & Laurence Fitzgerald (based in Youghal). They shared their expertise and skills with primary school children to foster an appreciation for their local environment through a series of visits to local beaches, hosted by Naturalist Jim Wilson, and art workshops exploring the art of puppetry. Working in three different schools from the harbour area; 4th class students from Rushbrooke National School in Cobh; 5thand 6th class students from Aghada N.S. in Aghada; and 5th and 6th class students from South Abbey N.S. in Youghal the children presented the results from these workshops at a showing in the Sirius Arts Centre.



With thanks to Cork County Council, FAS, SEACAD South and East Cork Area Development, Arts Council & HSE Health Service Executive.

As part of the ‘Cork Harbour Project – Beyond the Myths’ John McHarg, Ned Cotter, Vanessa O’Loughlin & Birgit O’Driscoll ran a series of school workshops with the Windy Lane Puppeteers: Sarah Jennings, Christy O’Keeffe, Paddy O’Sullivan, Billy Flynn & Laurence Fitzgerald (based in Youghal). They shared their expertise and skills with primary school children to foster an appreciation for their local environment through a series of visits to local beaches, hosted by Naturalist Jim Wilson, and art workshops exploring the art of puppetry. Working in three different schools from the harbour area; 4th class students from Rushbrooke National School in Cobh; 5thand 6th class students from Aghada N.S. in Aghada; and 5th and 6th class students from South Abbey N.S. in Youghal the children presented the results from these workshops at a showing in the Sirius Arts Centre.



With thanks to Cork County Council, FAS, SEACAD South and East Cork Area Development, Arts Council & HSE Health Service Executive.

As part of the ‘Cork Harbour Project – Beyond the Myths’ John McHarg, Ned Cotter, Vanessa O’Loughlin & Birgit O’Driscoll ran a series of school workshops with the Windy Lane Puppeteers: Sarah Jennings, Christy O’Keeffe, Paddy O’Sullivan, Billy Flynn & Laurence Fitzgerald (based in Youghal). They shared their expertise and skills with primary school children to foster an appreciation for their local environment through a series of visits to local beaches, hosted by Naturalist Jim Wilson, and art workshops exploring the art of puppetry. Working in three different schools from the harbour area; 4th class students from Rushbrooke National School in Cobh; 5thand 6th class students from Aghada N.S. in Aghada; and 5th and 6th class students from South Abbey N.S. in Youghal the children presented the results from these workshops at a showing in the Sirius Arts Centre.



With thanks to Cork County Council, FAS, SEACAD South and East Cork Area Development, Arts Council & HSE Health Service Executive.

As part of the ‘Cork Harbour Project – Beyond the Myths’ John McHarg, Ned Cotter, Vanessa O’Loughlin & Birgit O’Driscoll ran a series of school workshops with the Windy Lane Puppeteers: Sarah Jennings, Christy O’Keeffe, Paddy O’Sullivan, Billy Flynn & Laurence Fitzgerald (based in Youghal). They shared their expertise and skills with primary school children to foster an appreciation for their local environment through a series of visits to local beaches, hosted by Naturalist Jim Wilson, and art workshops exploring the art of puppetry. Working in three different schools from the harbour area; 4th class students from Rushbrooke National School in Cobh; 5thand 6th class students from Aghada N.S. in Aghada; and 5th and 6th class students from South Abbey N.S. in Youghal the children presented the results from these workshops at a showing in the Sirius Arts Centre.



With thanks to Cork County Council, FAS, SEACAD South and East Cork Area Development, Arts Council & HSE Health Service Executive.

As part of the ‘Cork Harbour Project – Beyond the Myths’ John McHarg, Ned Cotter, Vanessa O’Loughlin & Birgit O’Driscoll ran a series of school workshops with the Windy Lane Puppeteers: Sarah Jennings, Christy O’Keeffe, Paddy O’Sullivan, Billy Flynn & Laurence Fitzgerald (based in Youghal). They shared their expertise and skills with primary school children to foster an appreciation for their local environment through a series of visits to local beaches, hosted by Naturalist Jim Wilson, and art workshops exploring the art of puppetry. Working in three different schools from the harbour area; 4th class students from Rushbrooke National School in Cobh; 5thand 6th class students from Aghada N.S. in Aghada; and 5th and 6th class students from South Abbey N.S. in Youghal the children presented the results from these workshops at a showing in the Sirius Arts Centre.



With thanks to Cork County Council, FAS, SEACAD South and East Cork Area Development, Arts Council & HSE Health Service Executive.

As part of the ‘Cork Harbour Project – Beyond the Myths’ John McHarg, Ned Cotter, Vanessa O’Loughlin & Birgit O’Driscoll ran a series of school workshops with the Windy Lane Puppeteers: Sarah Jennings, Christy O’Keeffe, Paddy O’Sullivan, Billy Flynn & Laurence Fitzgerald (based in Youghal). They shared their expertise and skills with primary school children to foster an appreciation for their local environment through a series of visits to local beaches, hosted by Naturalist Jim Wilson, and art workshops exploring the art of puppetry. Working in three different schools from the harbour area; 4th class students from Rushbrooke National School in Cobh; 5thand 6th class students from Aghada N.S. in Aghada; and 5th and 6th class students from South Abbey N.S. in Youghal the children presented the results from these workshops at a showing in the Sirius Arts Centre.



With thanks to Cork County Council, FAS, SEACAD South and East Cork Area Development, Arts Council & HSE Health Service Executive.