I am native to this part of Co. Tipperary. I grew up here in Killough, a few miles outside the town of Templemore. Many family names connect to this home - O Meachair/ Maher /Meagher but also Breen and Cahill and now my own precious family, Devine. I am married to Seosamh, and we have 3 sons, Don, Joss and Étienne. We also have two pet Golden Retrievers, Mandjar (named after Mandurah, in Western Australia) and Venice. They do a little woofing - so guests be warned, but they are very lovable!
I have a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology and a MA in Art History and have been involved in different aspects of the Arts all my life. I designed and managed my own café- boutique for a few years and have a huge interest in visual culture; fashion; costume jewellery, vernacular furniture. I also like to cook and bake so a nice Irish soda bread awaits and, of course, a warm welcome.