Fairies of Tara | Photo
Fairies of Tara, Co. Meath
7x5ins photo printed on 300gsm silk card.
Premium, Gift-ready: Packaged with grey board and cellophane envelope.
Fairies of Tara, Co. Meath
7x5ins photo printed on 300gsm silk card.
Premium, Gift-ready: Packaged with grey board and cellophane envelope.
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I invite you into the realm where Ireland’s spirit comes alive through my lens. Blending creativity alongside my use of the Irish language is a privilege. Is í an Ghaeilge mo chroí agus mo chnámh. With grace and grit my work seeks to stir the soul and inspire wanderlust.
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Meet The Maker!
The Tea Fairy Ireland enjoys creating art as a hobby in her spare time and is a doting mother of two, her rainbow children are her world, tá spiorad beoga aici, she enjoys presence, meaningful connections, values reciprocity, creatively connecting & creating memories.
Tea & a chat can mean a lot to some people. Sometimes a cup of tea and a colouring book are all you need! It can be quietly profound!
For The Tea Fairy it can often be a grounding ritual & sensory anchor. It’s a graceful tribute to a mhaimeo (her granny) with whom she shared a special bond & they loved having tea of a morning from a China cup with a saucer & with toasted marmalade squares & no crusts. They often enjoyed looking through postcards & photos that she kept in a biscuit tin. They used to sit on the sofa together & chit-chat for ages! (granny was so special, The Tea Fairy didn’t want to let go of her hand)
Fásann gach ní as a riocht féin.
Creative photography elevates ordinary scenes into artistic narratives by using unique perspectives, intentional techniques, and is innovative. The Tea Fairy often uses conceptual, approaches to composition.
“Sure, it’ll be grand.”
I welcome meaningful connections. My creative photographic work and the messages woven through it are an invitation to engage with emotional, conceptual, cultural, and philosophical layers.
Thank you for the generous comments and the beautiful photos shared of my installation at the August 2025 Féile an Phobail Béal Feirste Visual Arts Exhibition. I’m genuinely glad that so many people connected with the pieces and they may have resonated with them.
I appreciate constructive feedback, especially from those who sincerely support my creative process and journey. Every image represents thought, care, hard work, and continuous upskilling, not to mention the travel, the digital layering, the props, and the intentional atmosphere-building that shape these creative images.
Every artwork begins with my photograph: a moment I captured, felt, and chose to honour.
It takes courage to share that.
As an artist, I often wear my heart on my sleeve, and many of my pieces carry stories from my adventures.
My creative images are grounded in formal training in art and design, and as technology evolves, I’m exploring new ways to enhance the concepts and photographs. I believe we are always teachable, and art remains a lifelong adventure for me.
I’ve been creative since childhood, and the practice continues to fulfil me on a holistic level. I feel privileged to have received formal art education and hope to continue this further soon, alongside family life and commitments.
I’ve been actively involved in various art spaces for many years and continue to be inspired by other artists. I truly value opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
I appreciate those who show respect, especially towards me as a woman striving to bring joy, to create, and to better herself.
Maireann croí éadrom i bhfad.
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Cúlra (Background)
The path I have chosen has been varied, and the last few years I’ve had more courage to follow my interests intuitively and been able to actively focus on IT, art and the Irish language (Patterns, meaning and creativity) and I’ve been able to see myself without as many limitations, as my confidence has grown and I’ve been genuinely supported.
BAC Hons History & American Studies. Liverpool Hope University. 1999-2004.
Studying L5 Foundation Degree in Software & Cloud Development with Data Analysis. Jan 2024-June 2026. Open University & Belfast Met.
Currently working as a Data Management Analyst in a Research & Development Product Team. I also spent time working in an R&D Programs Team & Data Governance Team. I really enjoy Data Visualisation!
2026+: I’ve a few options: Complete L6 (Honours Degree) in BSc IT/ apply to do L6 in Digital Design.
Aug 2026: Chosen to be a volunteer at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Béal Feirste.
July-Aug 2026: Applied to be a visual artist at Féile an Phobail Béal Feirste during my annual leave.
July 2026: Due to attend Sean Nós dancing & singing workshops as part of Belfast TradFest at Ulster University, Béal Feirste.
March 2026: Attended Sean Nós Dancing le Becky Ní Éallaithe at The Mac, Béal Feirste.
Feb 2026: Crescent Arts Centre, Béal Feirste: Attendee: Creative Photography led by Neil Hainsworth.
Feb 2026: Cumann Cultúrtha Mhic Reachtain, Béal Feirste: Attendee: Ceardlanna damsha le Becky Ní Éallaithe.
Jan-Feb 2026: Cumann Cultúrtha Mhic Reachtain, Béal Feirste: Attendee: Ceardlanna damhsa le Tura Aratura.
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Oireachtas na Gaeilge: Ceol, craic agus spraoi ag na Féile! #OnaS25
Attended Oireachtas na Samhna 2025 at the ICC Béal Feirste. What a wonderful festival that I last attended in 1997! It was a privilege to be immersed in my Irish language & culture. I enjoyed speaking Irish with fellow Gaeilgeoirí. Well done to all the amazing participants/volunteers & organisers etc…
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Foundation Diploma Art & Design. Distinction. 2013. Belfast Metropolitan College.
Advanced Level Art & Design. Grade B. 2011. Belfast Metropolitan College.
GCSE Art & Design. Grade B. 1996.
March 2026: Completed Udemy Figma training.
July 2025: Completed Adobe Dreamweaver course. Belfast Metropolitan College.
Completed Udemy: Responsive Design HTML CSS Web Design Dreamweaver CC.
Project: Seanfhocail Gaeilge (Irish Proverbs) Mobile App Development (Ongoing)
Attendee: Creative Cailín Club at The Innovation Factory, Belfast: Design, create, thrive: Building your creative business (workshop) 29/03/25.
Attendee: Women in Business NI. Women Creatives (Online) March & Oct 2025.
Completed an Intro to Arts in Health. Level 5. Pass with 10 CPD Points. Feb-April 2024. Wrecsam Glyndwr University (Online)
Completed Belfast Exposed Photography Gallery: Portfolio Review. Dec 2023 & Level Two Photography Course completed. Aug 2023.
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2023: Armagh Rhymers used my photo on Facebook & Instagram to celebrate Summer Solstice.
2022: Opened online shop: http://www.shopinireland.ie/store/tea-fairy-Ireland
Visual Artist: CraftBizParty Virtual Craft Market on Facebook. 12/09/2020 & NI Virtual Craft Market on Facebook. 08/07/2020.
Visual Artist: GROW South Antrim (Crafts from Roots Project) Attended Leineperin Ruukki, Finland. March 2020. http://www.craftedsouthantrim.com
Etsy Seller’s NI General Committee Member. 2019-2020. Etsy Mini Conference Belfast. 18/01/2020.
Visual Artist:
Etsy Made Local NI. Nov 2019.
Merville House Pop Up Market. 01/09/2019.
Mossley Mill Summer Artisan Market. 17/08/2019.
Women In Business Pop Up Market. Antrim Enterprise Agency Limited. 06/07/2019.
Shortlisted at Ulster University Access to Education Photo Competition. May 2019.
Mummy & Me Market on Instagram. 06/04/2019.
Solo Exhibition. Arts for All (John Luke Gallery) Belfast. 21/03-24/04/2019.
Bangor Literary Journal. Issue 6. Winter Edition. (My photo was in the Journal) Dec 2018.
Aspects Arts Festival. Bangor. Aug-Sept 2018.
Pop Up Market at The Great Glengormley Get Together. Lilian Bland Community Park. Sept 2018.
Attended BBC Make IT Digital. Belfast Metropolitan College. Attended Across the Line & Stendhal Festival. Aug-Sept 2017.
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Northern Ireland Group for Art as Therapy. (NIGAT):
Volunteer Freelance Photographer:
June & July 2023: Visually documented the July Summer School at Arts Care NI & the June Day Meeting at The Ulster Museum & BCDA.
Feb 2023: Visually documented the Feb Day Meeting and Insight Exhibition at Oriel Gallery, Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House.
Group Exhibitions:
Féile An Phobail Visual Arts Exhibition:
Visual Artist. St Mary’s University College Falls Rd Belfast.
30th July-7th Aug 2025.
“Mother”
Visual Artist: Vault Artists’ Studios. Belfast. 7th-13th March 2024.
Art for Life:
Ukrainian humanitarian aid group exhibition.
Donated some of my art to raise funds for medical equipment & humanitarian aid. This was exhibited at Ulster University, York St. Belfast. 22nd-26th Feb 2024.
Art for Life:
Donated some of my art to raise funds for medical equipment in the Ukraine. This was exhibited at Engine Room Gallery. Belfast. Aug 2023.
Glengormley Art Club:
Visual Artist: Antrim Castle Gardens Clotworthy House & Mossley Mil.
Sept 2018- Aug 2020.
Mental Health Awareness Week with NIGAT:
Visual Artist: Ballynafeigh Community Development Association. Oct 2019.
Common Grounds Cafe Belfast. Oct 2017 & Oct 2011.
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