Well, it’s been one of those weeks, From battling with low self-esteem, self doubt and that temptation to “take to the bed” , through a very strong and needed realisation that “I am worth my salt, irrespective of my view count”, finishing to a great feeling of pride in myself and my work, I wish i could keep that felling in a bottle and draw from in times of darkness, but the only option there is to do more great work!
I’ve so much to say, but i’m going to work backwards. Yesterday, I was asked to open an exhibition of photographs by Beara Camera Club, in conjunction with “PAWS for Wellbeing”
 |
| Some Details of PAWS Project |
 |
| More Details |
PAWS for Wellbeing.
This project is the brainchild of local community worker with the HSE Bridin Ashe and is based around the idea of how important dogs are for our wellbeing and is being worked upon by many varied demographic groups.
On Saturday, the 19th September, a photographic exhibition was launched by Beara Camera Club at Castletownbere Library and will run for four weeks.
There will also be a multi-denominational blessing of dogs and other pets on the first Sunday of October, which is World Animal Day.
Bridin has also organised a writing project for 5th and 6th students of all nine schools in Beara and I’m in negotiations to write, design and perform a puppet show on the theme.
It really is a very worthy project, considering the terrible stories we hear of people being so inhumane and monstrous towards dogs and other animals, these people are so emotionally unevolved, that it cannot ensure any good future for them or the people around them?
But this Paws for Wellbeing, not only celebrates dogs and their contribution to our wellbeing, but gives a chance to others, of the wonderful advantages of owning and loving a dog.
For me, it really was an honour and a pleasure to be asked to officially open the exhibition.
Dogs have always been a major part in my life, My Dad and our, neighbours, cousins and friends kept Beagles, even though we referred to them as Bay-gles! dad would tell me stories of Finn Mac Cumhail and the bravery, loyalty and intelligence of his two hounds Bran and Sceo’lan. He also told me, that we had dissented from Finn and our dogs and dissented from his, giving me a real Celtic connection to dogs!
 |
| A Quick look at the Exhibition |
 |
| A Photo telling a thousand words? |
Here are the opening speeches from the day, more details and thoughts about paws to come very soon.
