My Body Lives in London But My Hearts in Cavan
This print of original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story comes printed on the back to enjoy.
We now get all our frames handmade bespoke and the price reflects this. The frame sizes we offer are:
Small 26cm
Medium 35cm
Large 46 cm
X Large 63 cm
XX Large 90cm
Please note that these sizes are approximate only. My frames are hand made locally and may differ slightly in size. The materials used for the frames are wood and perspex. We cannot post glass frames, however It is possible for us put glass in the frames but only on collected orders.
If you would like a glass frame please specify so in the additional information box at the check out and we will contact you when your order is ready to arrange your collection.
Please note that X Large and XX large prints are made to order and can take between 7-10 days. All other size should be dispatched within 5 working days.
Enjoy free shipping in Ireland!
This print of original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story comes printed on the back to enjoy.
We now get all our frames handmade bespoke and the price reflects this. The frame sizes we offer are:
Small 26cm
Medium 35cm
Large 46 cm
X Large 63 cm
XX Large 90cm
Please note that these sizes are approximate only. My frames are hand made locally and may differ slightly in size. The materials used for the frames are wood and perspex. We cannot post glass frames, however It is possible for us put glass in the frames but only on collected orders.
If you would like a glass frame please specify so in the additional information box at the check out and we will contact you when your order is ready to arrange your collection.
Please note that X Large and XX large prints are made to order and can take between 7-10 days. All other size should be dispatched within 5 working days.
Enjoy free shipping in Ireland!
This print of original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story comes printed on the back to enjoy.
We now get all our frames handmade bespoke and the price reflects this. The frame sizes we offer are:
Small 26cm
Medium 35cm
Large 46 cm
X Large 63 cm
XX Large 90cm
Please note that these sizes are approximate only. My frames are hand made locally and may differ slightly in size. The materials used for the frames are wood and perspex. We cannot post glass frames, however It is possible for us put glass in the frames but only on collected orders.
If you would like a glass frame please specify so in the additional information box at the check out and we will contact you when your order is ready to arrange your collection.
Please note that X Large and XX large prints are made to order and can take between 7-10 days. All other size should be dispatched within 5 working days.
Enjoy free shipping in Ireland!
Are you looking for a unique piece of artwork for your home or a meangful gift for someone special? This beautiful print will light up your home and also holds deeper layers of history and lore? Its is part of my 2019 Home collection which was a creative response to my interviews with Irish emigrants. The unique story comes with the print and gives an extra special depth of meaning. It makes a unique, pretty and a wonderful gift for everyone, a perfect gift for any child or for yourself.
The following unique story comes printed as part of the product:
Emigrant: Philip Mc Gahern
Philip Mc Gahern was born in Bruskey, Co Cavan. He went to London 1969 at the age of 18 to try get work. Himself and his friend spend the first few weeks sleeping on trains and in train stations, he has grim memories of this experience describing it as “An Underworld”. Eventually he landed a construction job which he wasen’t too keen on and then later a job in The Beehive pub in Tottenham. He loved bar work: pouring drinks, dealing with money and talking to customers. Until one night in 1974 when he was working in a pub in Ladbrook groove, the Police came in and arrested him. They thought he was a member of the IRA and that he had driven a get away car for a London bombing. Philip described how they kept him under arrest for four days and nights. They tried to get him to sign a statement by torturing him with beatings , no sleep etc. They even raided his home house in Cavan. After four days they found the right man and let Philip go but he still struggles to recover from such a traumatic experience and is uneasy to come visit his home of Cavan after the shame of the home place being raided in his name. Philip has wonderful memories of Cavan as a boy, he is very proud to have played under 12’s for Lacken GAA in Brefine Park. He also fondly remembers working as a porter in the Farnham Arms hotel and following the Mighty Avon’s show band around the dances, he continued to follow them when he got to London too. Philip has a partner in London and feels that he will remain there now. for the rest of his life “ My body lives in London but my lives in Cavan”
