Returning explores reconnection – with language, tradition, community and the natural world. The trees are central to the work, representing continuity, belonging and a connection to place. They are witnesses to generations of change, while remaining rooted in the same landscape.
The collection considers what it means to return: to where we come from, to traditions and knowledge that may have been lost or overlooked, and to a closer relationship with the land. The trees become a way of thinking about memory, identity and belonging – reminding us that we are part of the landscape, rather than separate from it.
“It’s an exciting time in Ireland, with so many artists putting a contemporary spin on traditional Irish folk music, a desire to learn the language, and bringing Celtic festivals back to the forefront.
Manchán Magan was instrumental in inspiring a generation to reconnect with the land and our ancient ways of knowing.
There’s a growing desire for a simpler way of being — rooted in community and a deeper relationship with the land.
We grow through the growth of others, much like a forest, where each tree is part of a wider ecosystem, supporting and sustaining one another. These grounding anchors remind us that we are part of something much older than ourselves, and will remain long after we’re gone.”
- Cultulrann McAdam Ó Fiaich, 216 Falls Rd, Belfast BT126AH
- 19/11/26 – 14/01/27
- 7-9pm (Launch)
