At the heart of what I do is a desire to help people understand the deeper social and cultural stories that shape us

Whether through talks, workshops, or one-to-one mentoring, I support people in understanding the cultural forces that have shaped them — and to create their own oral history and story-gathering research projects rooted in both scientific rigour and heartfelt purpose

What I offer

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  • Taighde, from the Irish word “To Research” or “To Dig”

    For individuals and organisations drawn to the deeper layers of identity, place, and history, I offer tailored research consultancy and mentoring.

    Whether you're launching your own oral history project, seeking guidance on culturally grounded research, or want to root your creative work in deeper inquiry—this is for you.

    Support includes:

    • Clarifying your research question or area of curiosity

    • Navigating and designing research methodology

    • Bridging the gap between creative exploration and academic grounding

    • Honouring both rigour and intuition in your research process

    Ideal for: writers, artists, creatives, heritage projects, or anyone doing culturally sensitive work.

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  • Scéal, from the Irish word for “Story”

    Working with individuals and organisations who want to gather, hold, and honour the stories people carry—through oral history, narrative inquiry, or community-led story projects.

    Whether you're looking to understand lived experience in a more authentic way, capture stories in your community, or reflect on intergenerational memory and voice, I can support you in shaping and guiding the process.

    Services include:

    • Mentorship in oral history or narrative-based projects

    • Designing ethical, resonant, and respectful story-gathering projects

    • Facilitation of story-sharing workshops

    Ideal for: arts orgs, grassroots collectives, academic researchers, cultural institutions, and everyday people with a story to uncover.

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  • Caint, from the Irish word for “Talk”

    I offer talks and workshops rooted in years of research and deep cultural inquiry. My focus is on how culture, systems, and story shape the lives of women in Ireland—and how naming these forces can be a step toward healing and change.

    Themes I speak on include:

    • The cultural narratives that shape Irish womanhood

    • How culture, history, and social norms intersect in our lives

    • The role of narrative and story in our lives and how the stories we tell shape our realities

    I also offer bespoke talks and workshops for organisations, groups, and events aligned with this work.

Are you someone who feels called to gather stories—your own or those of others—but aren’t sure where to begin?

Maybe you're drawn to the richness of lived experience, curious about how identity, memory, and place are shaped by wider cultural forces. Perhaps you're working on a creative, community, or research-based project and want to bring more depth, context, and cultural awareness into your work.

Whether you’re a writer, artist, community organiser, or someone who simply feels that certain stories need to be told—I’d love to support you.

I offer mentoring to individuals who want to carry out meaningful oral history or interview-based research, and guidance for those who want to root their work in thoughtful, well-informed social and cultural inquiry—without losing heart, soul, or creative integrity along the way.

I also give talks and run workshops on the cultural forces that shape our lives—particularly the deep-rooted stories and systems that have shaped women of Ireland—and how we can begin to recognise, reclaim, and reshape them.

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