Carved into a dead Oak overlooking the shores of Lough Derravaragh, Co. Westmeath this sculpture depicts Lir and his children – Fionnula, Fiachra Aodh and Conn who were cursed to spend 300 years as swans on the lake by their stepmother Aoife. You can find this carving on the outskirts…
The Children of Lír Bench
Carved for Centre Parcs Longford Forest resort near Ballymahon in Co. Longford, the bench depicts the malevolent Aoife to the right and a sad Lír to the left. Aoife cursed her stepchildren and transformed them into swans.
Ériu’s Throne
This reclaimed Oak stump was found in a bog at Fore, Co. Westmeath and I’ve carved it to represent the three queens of the Tuatha Dé Danann – Banba, wife of Mac Cuill, Fodla, wife of Mac Cecht and Eriu, wife of Mac Greine. It can be found on a…
Harmony
A sculpture I carved from a lime stump adjacent to the walking trails of Lough Ennell at Tudenham, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. It represents both the male and female energies of the natural world and how our environment is reliant on this balance. The female is a Dryad on one side,…
The monks of Monksland
Onsite stump carving in Cedar. The Monksland Town Team in Athlone asked me to design and carve these Monks which are a big part of the local history of the area.
The Spirit of Malahide Castle
A dead Ash transformed into a wood spirit at Malahide Castle, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Squirrel
A squirrel I carved from wood at Tyrellstown , Blanchardstown Co. Dublin.
The Phoenix
Carved in Ash and can be found on the grounds of Malahide Castle, Co. Dublin.
Irish Red Deer Stag
The noble and brave Red Deer Stag carved in Cedar.
Barn Owls
Parent and child owls
Táin Bó Cúailnge
Four famous characters from the Irish legend – King Felim O’Conor, his son Aedh O’Conor, Queen Meave and Cuchulainn. All 4 busts are carved in Cedar and can be found at Roscommon’s Loughnanane Park.
Nature Chair
The Nature Chair can be found at Loughnanane Park, Roscommon Town. It reflects the wildfowl and animals that are native to the turlough and natural wetlands surrounding the area and is carved of Cedar.
Animals Everywhere
Lots of animals carved into a multi-stemmed Lime for a private client in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The Dagda – a work in progress
An important God of the Tuatha de Danann…who is portrayed as a father figure, a king and druid. He is being carved from Sycamore and yet to be finished!
Pooka
From the old Gaelic, Púca ….meaning goblin. The origin of the word Pooka is Scandinavian and translates as tree spirit. The Pooka is also known for shapeshifting into such forms as a rabbit, goat, goblin and an old man. This one is carved in Oak and resides at Castletown House…
The Old Man of the Sea
The “Old Man” is my take on an elderly fisherman repairing one of his nets and taking in the sights, sounds and smells all around him. A commission for Fingal Co. Council in Howth, Co. Dublin. Carved from Cedar of Lebanon.
Family of Owls
Log carving in Beech for private client depicting a family of owls in Kinsale, Co. Cork.
Chinese Dragon
Twin – Headed Chinese Dragon seat carved in Sycamore at Malahide Castle & Gardens, Dublin.
Hope
A carving in chestnut for private clients depicts the human hand gently interacting with a cluster of butterflies.
Welcome!
Douglas Fir stump carving – Private commission in Belfast
The Deities
Five Celtic Deities along the N81
The Nature Goddess
The Nature Goddess at Millennium Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin
Norman Soldier
Norman soldiers guarding Malahide Castle, Co. Dublin
At work…..
At work in Belvedere House and Gardens, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Finn, Diarmuid and Grainne
Horse chestnut woodcarving of Celtic legends
A Barn Owl and her chicks
A Barn Owl carving in Maple
Norman sentry at Malahide
Log carving in Cedar
The Greenman of Malahide Castle
A Greenman in Scots Pine
The Wishing Chair
Ancient chair carved in Bog Oak
From Little Acorns
From Little Acorns in Cedar and Oak. Father Flanagan Memorial Garden, Ballymoe, Co Roscommon.
Neptune
Demo carving for National Forestry Show.
St Thomas the Apostle
St Thomas the Apostle in Cedar. Rosemount Church, Co. Westmeath.
The Druid and the Apprentice
Ash onsite carving. Private residence Dublin.
Fairy Village
Fairy Village in Ash. Carved on site in Ballinahown, Co Westmeath.
The Friendly Wizard
The Friendly Wizard. Private commission. Carved on site.
The Baron of Balrothery
The Baron of Balrothery in Beech. Carved on site at Balrothery, Co. Dublin.
The Hare, The Fox and The Owl
The Hare, The Fox and The Owl in Ash
Salmon of Knowledge
Salmon of Knowledge in Sycamore
Mohawk Girl
Mohawk Girl carved in Cedar with paint and accessories applied
Cedar mythological carvings
Three mythological characters carved in Cedar
Owl seat
Owl pod seat in Spanish Chestnut
Eagle
American Bald Headed Eagle carved in Cedar with paint applied
Owls
A selection of Cedar owls with some colour applied.
The Young Scholar
The Young Scholar carved in Sequia (Californian Redwood)
Ploughing Championships 2015
Carving for Husqvarna at Ploughing Championships 2015
Mullingar Town Park Carving
The Norse & The Gael
Dublin Zoo Totems
Haida Totems for Sea Lion Cove, Dublin Zoo
Golden Eagle in Flight
Eagle in flight carved in Cedar.
Caricature Carving
Having a bit of fun! Carved in Cedar.
The Salmon of Knowledge
Carved in Cedar.
The Green Man of Sylvan Park
Beech wood stump carved on site in to a huge Green Man with descriptive lettering.
The Wizard
9’ tall wizard carved from a Monterey Pine log, carved during the 2013 National Ploughing Championships as part of the Husqvarna arena.
The Legacy Flame
This 8’ Lawson Cypress log carving was commissioned by the National Animal Rescue Centre for their Memorial/Legacy Garden in Co Longford
Spirit of Nature
This was a fork from a lovely old Ash tree which was unfortunately diseased and had to be felled. We salvaged this section of the tree and sited it in a shady spot. The idea of the design is to depict the “Nature Spirit” that runs through all of nature. Included in the design are an owl, squirrel, horse, dog, cat and some oak and ash leaves.
Kona Signage
This log sign was commissioned for a client to display the Kona bicycle brand name in an imposing and physical way. It was carved from an 8’ Lime log.
Danu the Mother and the Watcher
This sculpture is of Danu, the Mother Goddess and was carved from Horse Chestnut. It was commissioned by Caravantasia in Tipperary as a point of interest for their campsite.
Maoi Heads
Two Macracarpa Cedar Maoi heads being roughed out for the Greencrafts field at Electric Picnic 2012.
Spirit Pole
A nice piece of Lawson Cypress that will hold several Tree Spirits when completed.
Log Rough Out
Ash log being prepared for work. It eventually became Amergin the Druid.
The Rings in the Wood
The Sons of Tuireann carving process, directed by film maker John Shiel
The Oak King
This Oak log became the Oak King and was carved for Belvedere House and Gardens, Co. Westmeath in 2010.
Sons of Tuireann
These Lime logs were carved to become the three brothers Brian, Iuchar and Iucharba. The documentary in the “About Richie” section tells the story of their creation.
Wizard and Me
Me with the Wizard having just been completed. Thanks to Husqvarna for the lovely work clothes!
Lugh of the Sun
This is Lugh, one of the legendary leaders of the Tuatha de Danann. It was carved from Ash and lives on the Hill of Uisneach, Co Westmeath.
Amergin the Druid
The finished sculpture of Amergin just having been sealed with oil.
Green Man of Uisneach
The biggest Green Man I have ever carved! Carved for the Festival of the Fires 2012 from an Ash log with some nice Celtic knotwork and incised uncial lettering.
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Easter Island Maoi Head
A nice piece of Beech log carved for a client approx. 3’ high.