Margaret McKenna
- Subject(s):
- Science, History, Geography
- Curriculum Strands:
- Story (History), Local Studies (History), Early people and ancient societies (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Continuity and change over time (History), Human environments (Geography), Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science)
- Counties catered for:
- Cavan, Leitrim, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Westmeath
- Classes catered for:
- 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Margaret is an artist who works in different disciplines, including animation and painting. Her recent solo exhibitions in Cavan County Museum and Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney, have been based on the connections of the Irish language to our landscapes and the stories within. Our Celtic and pre-Celtic mythology has been a huge inspiration on her artistic work and she is currently working with Creative Cavan on an animation project related to the folklore of Cuilcagh Geopark.
Working in schools, such as the Gaelscoil in Carrickmacross, Margaret inspires the children to bring the local stories of their area to life through art. Encouraging an appreciation of the student’s environmental heritage is one of the main aims of these workshops, and thus also an interest in how the Irish language tells many of the stories of both the natural and mythological aspects of their home place.
Additional Information
- Provides in-person visits
- Provides practical/hands-on activities
- Provides field trips
- Visits as Gaeilge
Contact Details
- Mobile:
- 0874190848
- Email:
- mckdunne@gmail.com
- Website:
- www.margaretmckenna.ie