Deirdre Corcoran
Colour has always been central to how Deirdre Corcoran thinks and works. She is interested in how colour shapes feeling and perception, and how it can comfort or excite. Her paintings are calm and soft, full of joy and energy, reflecting a love and peace for life that she has come to inhabit.
Deirdre paints in Greywood Art Studios, Killeagh, Co. Cork, surrounded by birds, dogs, cats, ducks, chickens and goats. It is there that she feels most at home.
Alongside her artistic practice, Deirdre is a Creative Director and brand strategist with over 25 years of experience. She is the founder of Chapter, a design practice working across brand strategy, digital and interiors.
Current Series: Dantean Colour
Six years ago, Deirdre witnessed the death of someone she loved in an accident. What followed for all who knew him was the kind of grief that has no clear path. As someone who understood human suffering professionally, he turned to Dante daily. Looking back, Deirdre believes he found in Dante what so many others have found: that the only way is through.
She always thought she would paint the pain. Instead, what emerged was joy — expressed through colour and energy, and inspired by the gifts he left behind for those who loved him.
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Áine O’Keeffe
Áine O’Keeffe is a Ballycotton-based artist whose work is inspired by the beauty of the Irish coastline and countryside.
A graduate with distinction from Crawford College of Art & Design (MTU), Áine has exhibited extensively in Ireland and overseas.
Her vibrant palette was greatly influenced by time spent living and painting on the remote South Atlantic island of St Helena, where she held a special exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of Napoleon’s arrival on the island.
Áine works from her studio at Kilkenny Design, Shanagarry, which is open to the public.
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"I paint the places that mean the most to me. East Cork's harbours, coastline and islands have inspired me for years, and I love trying to capture their beauty, atmosphere and changing moods on canvas."
Based in East Cork, Maureen Roe draws endless inspiration from the coastline, harbours and countryside that surround her. Working primarily in oils, she is captivated by the changing light, shifting skies and the ever-present influence of the sea.
From the colourful fishing boats of Ballycotton to the rugged beauty of Knockadoon and the islands beyond, Maureen's paintings celebrate the places that have shaped her life. Her work is inspired not only by the landscape itself, but also by the memories, stories and sense of belonging that these familiar scenes evoke.
Using expressive brushwork and rich colour, she seeks to capture both the energy and tranquillity of coastal life. Whether portraying a bustling harbour, a quiet shoreline, or a dramatic seascape, her paintings aim to convey the atmosphere and emotion of a moment rather than simply record a view.
Alongside her landscapes and seascapes, Maureen is also an accomplished portrait artist, creating commissioned works that capture the individuality and presence of her subjects with warmth and sensitivity.
Rooted in a deep connection to both people and place, her work reflects a lifelong love of East Cork and its maritime heritage. This exhibition presents a collection of paintings inspired by the light, beauty and spirit of the region she proudly calls home.
Contact
Facebook: Maureen Roe Portrait Artist
Mobile: 086 273 6874
Dearbhla has been practicing yoga for over 20 years, the more she practiced she noticed how grounded and calm she was after yoga. In time the physical rewards became secondary to the mental and spiritual impact of her practice. Yoga and meditation has both become an integral part of her daily life.
Dearbhla currently practices and teaches Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative yoga and Meditation.And she believes through the practice of yoga we can find balance, clarity and stillness of the mind.
Dearbhla has trained extensively and has vast experience teaching retreats both in Ireland and Internationally, she has been the resident teacher at the Cliffs of Moher for 4 years. She also teaches in Little Bird and Samadhi yoga. And in 2020 and 2021 Dearbhla has been teaching online via Zoom!
Dearbhla is very interested in healing and trauma in the body, her retreats have a focus on healing and letting go of all stress, connecting to a place of peace and calm that is always there.
For more information on Dearbhla visit http://dearbhlaglynn.com/
Ballymaloe House has a reputation for delivering delicious food. All meals will be served in the beautiful surroundings of the Ballymaloe Dining rooms with produce sourced from the walled garden and local area. Each meal will be a delicious experience to nourish and rejuvenate.
Dearbhla will lead a warming Vinyasa flow practice in the mornings. Practicing several sun salutations with a different variations. The overall practice is slow, moving mindfully with the breath. Holding some poses a little longer to develop strength and generate warmth in the body. We will flow through different transitions improving overall body awareness and opening the joints, while also strengthening and lengthening the muscles. The practice is slow, warming and requires some physical stamina yet it has a lovely meditative and mindful quality to it. Dearbhla will offer modifications for any of the more challenging poses and rest is always an option! Creating an overall feeling of stillness and calm.
This is a lovely practice which focuses on breathing, stretching and relaxing before lunch.
Slow down, unwind and restore your energy with a ninety minute Yin Yoga and restorative practice, aiming to calm the mind, stretch and relax the body. This two-hour practice will create space and stillness in both the mind and body. Yin yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones and even the joints, and releases tension and stress in the body.
The focus is simply about letting go of stress and tension, releasing into a deep yin practice followed by a long restorative practice using bolsters and blankets so people can relax, unwind and recharge. Dearbhla will use relaxing essential oils during the restorative practice for an even more relaxing experience.
Come take sanctuary in the beautiful grounds of Ballymaloe House and Grainstore.
We promise to nurture you and create a safe space where you can rest, reflect, reconnect with yourself. Our retreats are for those of us who really want to rest and take some time out to self care, reflect, unwind and simply let go of all stress.
Ballymaloe is is a beautiful, nourishing environment, you are in a safe and cosy cocoon of comfort, where every detail of your stay has been thought of.
All you have to do is show up and we will make sure you have a wonderful, restful stay
There is plenty of time to reconnect with yourself, move, stretch, rest and reset.
Your bedroom in Ballymaloe will be spacious and comfortable.
Ballymaloe Grainstore, as the name suggests is an old grainstore that was turned into a multipurpose venue by Rory Allen. The large airy space offers a calm light filled area for you to practice yoga in a safe and covid friendly environment.
