Traditions of Fishing and Smuggling on the River Erne
This print of my original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions only in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story you see below 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 my original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions only in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story you see below 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 my original water colour and pen drawing is limited to 40 editions only in each size. Each print is signed and numbered by me, the artist, and the wonderful story you see below 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 is part of my 2020 Dreamscapes collection which was created for the wonderful Turbet Island Dreamscape Trail in Belturbet, Co Cavan.
What is a dreamscape?
In the dictionary the word dreamscape means “A landscape or scene with the strangeness or mystery characteristic of dreams.”
Each print in this series of Dreamscape has a beautiful story to tell. I created each in response to the landscape and extensive historical and mythological research of the local land. The unique story comes with the print and gives an extra special depth of meaning. It makes a unique gift for anyone interested in folklore or nature.
The Story for this piece:
Many different types of fish inhabit the river Erne including the Silver Eel, Pike, Perch, Roach, Skimmers, Salmon and Trout. Belturbet has attracted huge numbers of fishermen over the years from all over the world for this reason . During the Second world war smuggling on the shores of Upper Lough Erne began. The normal supplies of food, including sugar cane ceased and the Republic started to produce its own sugar from sugar beet which in appearance resembles a small turnip. In order to produce the best crop, sulphate of ammonia was required, but none was available in the Irish free state. However it was manufactured in England and there was a plentiful supply in Northern Ireland. It was illegal to import it into the Republic, so it was smuggled across the border from a shop close to the frontier of the shore of Upper Lough Erne called Fays. For this purpose a large flat bottom boat called the Lough Erne Cot was built under the cover of darkness. Many goods were smuggled over the wide expanse of Lough Erne in all weathers and in total darkness. The well-used route across Lough Erne in Northern Ireland and into Follie’s Cut, then into the river in the republic, where a lorry awaited to receive the load which had to be carried up two fields from the shore. Having unloaded the five-ton cot the smugglers then loaded it up with young (sucker) pigs, which were well sedated with Guinness to keep them quiet during their midnight sail into Northern Ireland. There they were fattened up for the English market.
Information taken from George E. Morrissey’s book, Belturbet, A Chequered History
