I have worked from my studio in Castledermot Co.Kildare Ireland since 1988. The work is a series of one off pieces which often have
similar themes running through these unique pieces of sculpture in wood using a combination of metal leaf
and many other materials to enhance each piece.

I have been invited to lecture and demonstrate to Woodturning symposiums in Australia, Finland, England, France, Norway, Germany,
US and throughout the island of Ireland.

I am an elected Member of the Board of the Crafts Council of Ireland (1998 to date) and am past President
of the Irish Woodturners Guild since (1999 to 2006)

My work todate is an exploration of form and texture. Having grown up and working in a rural landscape comprising
of immense natural beauty along with many exceptional archaeological features dating from the 6th Century, has a strong influence
on my work.

My instinctive connection with the wood comes from having five generations of Master Craftsmen in my family which is balanced
by knowledge of contemporary style. I explore the natural traditional character of Irish Oak and Elm and use it in a design-led manner.

“Being dyslexic has helped me to approach my work differently because when I work there is no such word as ‘can’t’;
I believe that anything is possible if you try and you must try”.