Shades of Maharees

Authors

  • Emer Fallon
  • Mairead Kinsella
  • Zoë Rush
  • Jeanne Spillane University College Cork image/svg+xml

Abstract

A poem written collaboratively by Mairead Kinsella, Zoë Rush, Jeanne Spillane; facilitated by Emer Fallon.

Neart na Machairí means strength of Maharees. It is the title of our Creative Ireland funded project, under its Creative Climate Action Fund II, helping the community of the Maharees, in West Kerry, to explore the impacts of Climate Change and what Climate Resilience might mean for them through artistic methods.

Author Biographies

  • Emer Fallon

    A writer and embedded artist with the Neart na Machairí project.

  • Mairead Kinsella

    A community partner on the Neart na Machairí project.

  • Zoë Rush

    Project Designer of Neart na Machairí, at Dingle Hub (project partner).

  • Jeanne Spillane, University College Cork

    A Member of Neart na Machairí project Steering Committee. She is currently doing a PhD at University College Cork. 

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Published

2026-02-12

Issue

Vol. 11 (2025): Response: Reflection and Action

Section

Creative Pieces

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Copyright (c) 2026 Emer Fallon, Mairead Kinsella, Zoë Rush, Jeanne Spillane

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