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In photo series,

PATCHWORK: AN EXPLORATION OF INSECURITIES // A PHOTO SERIES

This series was such a long time in the making, beginning work on it in mid-October of this year. The theme of the series is insecurities. What I wanted to do was speak to each participant about an aspect of themselves that they were insecure about and figure out ways to depict it in a positive way. This is where projection photography came...

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In personal,

7 YEARS / MY MENTAL HEALTH

I thought I would write this when I'm going through an anxiety attack because it's when the emotions are most real and most vivid. It's 11.40pm and I am lying in bed listening to the rain raging against my window. I'm in bed. Warm and familiar. I am still aware of that, aware of the softness of the mattress against my back. But...

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In photo series,

ATHRÁ (REPETITION) // A PHOTO SERIES

Hi. Apologies if you follow me on Instagram and you've been subjected to daily Instagram posts. I'm sorry, but I'm also not. I've been enjoying being able to express myself visually again. If you know me, you'll know that my camera was stolen, on the eve of my birthday no less. However, I was lucky enough to be surprised with a new one,...

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In interview, music

ANNA'S ANCHOR INTERVIEW // 'EVERYBODY'S WELCOME'

Eilís: I know for a fact that sometimes you play with Laya, so is Anna’s Anchor a more solo project or is it something that you can bring in people to when you’re touring? Marty: Originally, it was a solo project. I was playing in a different band at the time and I wanted to tour more but the lads in the band...

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In art, personal

SEARCHING FOR AN EMOTIONAL OUTLET // A RAMBLE

I'm sat here blaring the songs that make me feel the most, trying to psych myself into writing. It has nearly been four weeks since I've sat down and tried to put my feelings into words. I don't even know if these words I am writing right now will ever be published. I am afraid that I don't have anything interesting for you...

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In feile na greine, interview

FÉILE NA GRÉINE: FESTIVAL OF SUN

This weekend Limerick is hosting a block party in which local Limerick and national Irish acts play in five different venues across the city. Myself and Cathal Ryan sat down with Jack Brolly, founder of Lower Your Expectations, to discuss Féile na Gréine: CATHAL: Tell us a bit about your background? Well first, of all, I was the Costellos DJ for two years...

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In interview, palestine

HUMANS OF THE SESH & SESH FM INTERVIEW : SOLIDARITY VOLUME 1

What is your role in the SESH FM compilation? SYL: G started to get really involved in the ISPC. I was aware of this and wanted to know more. By chatting about it with him over pints and researching I became really committed to the cause. I suppose it sparked a passion for Palestinian rights. I decided, what if I put a track...

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