Swallows: Mid-flight ©Jenny McCarthy Mackerel Much like a piece of

Much like a piece of music

but a shared pause

Framed with glass

This painting will be exhibited at the Dingle Food Festival as part of the Iconic Irish Brands Series Sept

echoing a spirit of restlessness and untiring activity

Swallows: Mid-flight ©Jenny McCarthy Mackerel Much like a piece ofThe three swallows embody the spirit of An finloeg, wild wanderers of the air, global time travelers. I love to see them arriving although it's going to be a while yet before their return! As the birds gracefully navigate the vibrant sky, their presence heralds the anticipated season of growth and change. Their song fills the air, an announcement of their arrival and a celebration of life's cyclical nature. This is no fragile creature; in the liberty