Ancient and Wild Corravahan visit

As part of their work in the Ancient and Wild project, a group of local artists enjoyed an engaging field trip to Corravahan House, Drung in the company of the property owners Rachael and Ian Elliott, Dr Kirsten Lemon and David Cullivan, where they learned the storied past of this Georgian-style former rectory.

The current owners of the house provided the Ancient and Wild artists with a tour of the house and gardens outlining the original features and the work they have undertaken. 
Conservation architect David Cullivan spoke to the group about the particular challenges and rewards that a home such as this brings to the owners and the commitment required. Geologist Dr Kirsten Lemon provided the artists with an outline of the geology of County Cavan and how this has shaped the landscape that we know today.   
The artists will take part in a final facilitated day at Trinity Island with guest speakers Tom O’Dowd, local guide, Patricia McKenna, visual artist and Dr Seán McElwaine, musician, later this month. An exhibition of work emerging from this project will take place at Johnston Central Library in December. 
Artists participating in this project include: Jim Fee, Rikki van den Berg, Freda Young, Elena Duff, Siobhan Harton, Pawel Kleszczewski and Kasia Zimnoch, visual artists, Ben McCabe, architect, Heather Brett, poet, Bee Smith, storyteller, Cormac McCann, musician and Paul Farnan, who is documenting the work.
The project is made possible by Cavan County Council and its partners The Arts Council, the Heritage Council and Creative Ireland.