About this episode

Kevin Byrne chats with experts on traditional craftsmanship, wildlife rescue, and floristry education.

Send us Fan Mail Join Kevin Byrne as he chats with: 🪨 Mark Feeley – master stonemason and stone sculptor from County Roscommon, exploring traditional craftsmanship and the art of working with natural stone. 🦉 Sean Byrne – from Kildare Wildlife Rescue, discussing the vital work of rescuing, rehabilitating and protecting Ireland’s wildlife. 🌸 Fionnuala McAuley – founder of the Institute of Flowers, sharing her passion for floristry education, creativity and raising standards within the industry...

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Byrne

Guests: Mark Feeley, Sean Byrne, Fionnuala McAuley

Topics covered

• traditional craftsmanship
• wildlife rescue
• floristry education
• natural stone
• Ireland's wildlife
• creativity
• art

Keywords

• stonemason
• sculptor
• wildlife rehabilitation
• floristry
• Ireland
• craftsmanship
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute of Flowers

Places: County Roscommon, Kildare

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