2026-04-05T16:44:59Z https://yabu.me Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 https://yabu.me/npub1uqsd0306fy7yvz0ajpx8jfkly2098usgmxpxyupmyqhckccwy0es68ytpr https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/accounts/avatars/109/247/923/399/367/799/original/b39bd8ba43287831.png https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/accounts/avatars/109/247/923/399/367/799/original/b39bd8ba43287831.png https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrtzaewg55mp23pkmcsflkxvjt5fuhgsut20lx3pv5a724uy2mhggzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxel25sg The monthly #newsletter is out now, featuring Limerick&#39;s 19th century answer to Taylor Swift, the bad Irish father who made post possible in Chile, and the answer to which character from Irish folklore was for the birds, plus lots more. Sign up for the next one FREE here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/newsletter">https://www.ciaraioch.com/newsletter</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/116/300/335/160/037/274/original/15dcc1aca4f1c4bb.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-03-27T09:05:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqfmkzxcx88lapjaynn8gxah5sa9hum2leqd03lv0yvg4fszxgcxszyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxatza5k RE: <a href="https://mastodon.ie/@Ciaraioch/114586034659870819">https://mastodon.ie/@Ciaraioch/114586034659870819</a><br/><br/>Worried about the global economy? These prints do not need to be sent through any Strait to get to you and are safe from any shipping shenanigans, AND you can burn them for fuel when all our oil runs out ✨<br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1jeqq8ajauzxhtxgw09p9dp6wr95ghkrwdwnh6wqt9ksq3uhc33qsv7vlaj" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1jeq…vlaj</a></span><br/> </div> A cost-of-living crisis isn't the easiest time to sell art, but: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com">https://www.ciaraioch.com</a> is where you can support my work, with each archival-quality print on textured heavy paper produced here in Ireland, and shipping internationally in eco-friendly packaging, with free mini-treats in every order 🎁<br/><br/>Please consider supporting an Irish artist who is small in both business size and personal stature.<br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/586/024/678/302/921/original/b3642033abce71a2.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/586/025/008/280/800/original/417508f4c3905788.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/586/025/680/307/699/original/030d95ec9241cb69.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/586/025/689/270/915/original/af021a7ccaf9c665.jpeg"> <br/> </blockquote> 2026-03-14T12:13:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgm9et8e769xehp8ue04svptzmaz89dagnctd9zywyxz9w3c39y2qzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx37n569 For the uninitiated, these are Irish Throwing Stars, an ancient weapon wielded by St. Brigid during the 1916 Rising, striking fear into the hearts of the British, and responsible for the eventual smiting of both Cromwell and Thatcher.<br/><br/>#Ireland #MastoDaoine<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/996/296/841/512/189/original/b1225ce84675e03d.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-01T16:24:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfuqkgjvv6rr8d8k6pt9sd6vhnt49qa5jdhrphp65p0xfymsq5uqqzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxsgl49u The Biddy is an Irish folk tradition linked to Brigid’s Day and Imbolc, where groups wear white and handmade straw headpieces to travel around playing music while carrying a Brídeóg (a model Brigid in child form), warding off evil and bringing luck.<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/biddys-day-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/biddys-day-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #Imbolc #Folklore<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/994/798/309/451/391/original/39af24a7624b5050.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-01T10:02:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrxpkylz60th42nggpgxyzxn39cywt9vv2upquw5nlds4ja0a6mwszyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxl99ag6 Brigid is associated with blacksmiths, spring, and cattle, among other things, and stories like blinding herself to repel men&#39;s unwanted attention. The three-armed cross here represents both the triple goddess and the trinity. Lá Fhéile Bríde shona daoibh 🌸<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/brigid-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/brigid-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #Brigid #February #Mythology #Folklore<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/994/794/271/762/617/original/67bfe012fc766020.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-01T10:01:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9kxgktshjjwf8636tu9l59x7qt9s63jkfgqyzkg030jw28wn8rnszyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxkkznd7 If you&#39;re in your 30s please say hello or introduce yourself, I need to millennialify my timeline a little 2026-01-20T16:24:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfswp4wd3nqy7p7aw887dpfe9u570ehqhavd4pxat3877rhv9ylxgzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx9s356v Artists as the world crumbles around us<br/><br/>##Art #MastoArt<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/830/668/808/539/207/original/a956744d14becd72.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-03T10:22:49Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9ptgumef9629c6t47z6kr64ekxrmvwlrsn7pk3dkk09shww3xv9czyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxq6t54t RE: <a href="https://mastodon.ie/@Ciaraioch/115785116698641593">https://mastodon.ie/@Ciaraioch/115785116698641593</a><br/><br/>Don&#39;t think I&#39;ve spoken to a single artist who didn&#39;t struggle this Christmas, and I spoke to a lot, so even if it&#39;s not my work I&#39;d really encourage people to try to support a local artist that you like instead of big corporations - every single sale makes a real, tangible difference to their life.<br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note15250d0kylwe7xmgvn6grvxzrtsa3p5qhqd3x0jx070u5mvrkwu5ss4vg65" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1525…vg65</a></span><br/> </div> If, like me, you did NOT get the ONE thing you wanted from Santy (a 95-year-old bachelor farmer with plenty of land and a bad cough), treat yourself to a print from an Irish doodler instead - a hape of big discounts across the shop, including on already reduced bundles, so go on. Go on go on go ON.<br/><br/>Shop the big sale here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/785/114/914/224/067/original/6945e52770557356.png"> <br/> </blockquote> 2025-12-28T09:11:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2928khmz0hvlrd5xfaypkrpp4cwcs6qtsxcn8er8l872dkpm8w2gzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxn67dv5 If, like me, you did NOT get the ONE thing you wanted from Santy (a 95-year-old bachelor farmer with plenty of land and a bad cough), treat yourself to a print from an Irish doodler instead - a hape of big discounts across the shop, including on already reduced bundles, so go on. Go on go on go ON.<br/><br/>Shop the big sale here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/785/114/914/224/067/original/6945e52770557356.png"> <br/> 2025-12-26T09:17:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0gfkh84a44kzy6evtpk3nrx2mjfgmutp5gfxtgmlqtcr88ypvhkszyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx95rhrh Happy Wran&#39;s Day!<br/><br/>The Wren, or Lá An Dreoilín, is still strong in parts of Ireland (notably Kerry), with elements entwined with nature and the pagan roots of this time of year.<br/><br/>&#34;Up with the kettle <br/>And down with the pan <br/>Give us a penny to bury the wran&#34;<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/l-an-dreoiln-a4-and-a3-fine-art-prints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/l-an-dreoiln-a4-and-a3-fine-art-prints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/785/047/208/676/282/original/de031b7d38e4797c.png"> <br/> 2025-12-26T09:00:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsttk3y63egx3znc8n9uwhd7funvwdwwtm5kuxkx5d2q9xcqufeyvgzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxqxxvs8 Cloudy or not, using modern technology to allow us to continue to witness something the people who lived on our island built in connection with the seasons and the universe thousands of years ago is pretty cool, actually.<br/><br/>#Solstice #MastoDaoine #Ireland<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/756/852/479/498/458/original/2d7ef1028193ac81.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-21T09:30:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspstaa2dpl7jxmx4tyn8knpmph2f02yjla0z0k0gkv9hf8jxa0d2qzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxrswzgq RE: <a href="https://mastodon.ie/@Ciaraioch/115654703220841051">https://mastodon.ie/@Ciaraioch/115654703220841051</a><br/><br/>Mortifying trying to promote work at this time of year, but unfortunately it&#39;s still necessary to make a living from drawing due to a significant delay in successfully wooing a wealthy Kerry farmer and being whisked off in his John Deere to a life of diamond-encrusted wellies<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1tf20tj3sxsg8q38nrthsry7ddczr3hq20j3c4pdz0s0y3s5lvvsq07c278" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1tf2…c278</a></span><br/> </div> 📌 <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints</a> is now taking Christmas orders for prints, cards, and vouchers - each archival-quality print on heavy textured art paper is made in Ireland, ships internationally in eco-friendly packaging with discount tracked postage, has the option of including a hand-written gift note in old Irish style lettering, and comes with a FREE card and extra treats for every customer 🎁 Please support artists instead of billionaires this Christmas!<br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/654/692/676/924/327/original/1af6189557a2be9d.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/654/692/694/997/744/original/3cbbc1e23b8d2b4b.png"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/654/692/652/402/997/original/94d18f6f654a0033.jpg"> <br/> </blockquote> 2025-12-15T11:53:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqst3nud9cplx29nsfsmlsnfsz9jzhgprlt6plsnhk3nkj5shmfq0uqzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx3legw7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxyraj2h9s2t4lngpmuapqxf4jjnyfr22dcq89knp9hvq0868ws6ck2xcnt'>nevent1q…xcnt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Imbolc (Imbolg), the festival marking the beginning of spring, has been celebrated in Ireland since ancient times. These prints are hand-finished with gold coloured lettering.<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/imbolc-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/imbolc-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/723/315/248/664/433/original/d953f8993e17a26d.png"> <br/> 2025-12-15T11:21:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxyraj2h9s2t4lngpmuapqxf4jjnyfr22dcq89knp9hvq0868ws6czyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxn3hppl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswanjf0kt6haudpt8y3nxm9626madmjgqt08a0c5duv776swd3jsqvyqvzg'>nevent1q…qvzg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Irish goddesses Áine, Brigid, and Anu, available individually or as a discounted bundle of three.<br/><br/>PRINTS<br/>--------<br/><br/>👂 Áine: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/goddess-ine-10x12-inch-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/goddess-ine-10x12-inch-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>🔥 Brigid: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/brigid-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/brigid-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>🌱 Anu: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/anu-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/anu-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>Bundle (10% Off): <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irish-goddess-value-bundle-save-10-a4-fine-art-prints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irish-goddess-value-bundle-save-10-a4-fine-art-prints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/723/254/962/970/748/original/aaa4d9e8e9961c0b.png"> <br/> 2025-12-15T11:05:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswanjf0kt6haudpt8y3nxm9626madmjgqt08a0c5duv776swd3jsqzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx9n6n4n In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfdanjhy62tu55y58dcrljlzcchw0539ndfekw7c64dusvu6lh9dglwv8sw'>nevent1q…v8sw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A selection of Ireland&#39;s bird life, accompanied by a bitteen of Gaeilge in a script inspired by seanchló 🦅<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irelands-bird-life-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irelands-bird-life-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>Discount bundle: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irish-wildlife-value-bundle-save-10-a4-fine-art-prints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irish-wildlife-value-bundle-save-10-a4-fine-art-prints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/719/751/212/747/678/original/3b2a5e17802dfcab.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-14T20:15:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfdanjhy62tu55y58dcrljlzcchw0539ndfekw7c64dusvu6lh9dgzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxeg622z In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsre4echwfv9ywfcrx3pmmypserajwuyrxd7l4663s5xkjddtx648gsxrqql'>nevent1q…rqql</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A selection of Ireland&#39;s aquatic life, accompanied by a bitteen of Gaeilge in a script inspired by seanchló 🐬<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irelands-aquatic-life-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irelands-aquatic-life-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>Discount bundle: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irish-wildlife-value-bundle-save-10-a4-fine-art-prints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irish-wildlife-value-bundle-save-10-a4-fine-art-prints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/719/746/642/636/465/original/2bcb1e9c57c8ae93.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-14T20:13:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsre4echwfv9ywfcrx3pmmypserajwuyrxd7l4663s5xkjddtx648gzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxsz3uev In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgedhc3tgv3wy3sfgnt84ua0g9hq8luxaejhe7acklc8a4yx450tgl0t40t'>nevent1q…t40t</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Wee cartoony doodle of a selection of Ireland&#39;s animal life with a few of our native trees and plants, accompanied by a bitteen of Gaeilge in a script inspired by seanchló 🌳<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irelands-animal-and-plant-life-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irelands-animal-and-plant-life-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>Discount bundle: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irish-wildlife-value-bundle-save-10-a4-fine-art-prints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/irish-wildlife-value-bundle-save-10-a4-fine-art-prints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/719/740/967/583/493/original/69dab504d92f9612.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-14T20:12:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgedhc3tgv3wy3sfgnt84ua0g9hq8luxaejhe7acklc8a4yx450tgzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxp2ekdw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstttwegvd6exgrc7q4mrd54m308c0s43j54y32zxfa5a30adzjs0cqjs5z5'>nevent1q…s5z5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Some Connolly doodles, for fans of socialism AND magnificent moustaches.<br/><br/>PRINTS<br/>--------<br/>👑 On Monarchy: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/connolly-on-monarchy-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/connolly-on-monarchy-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/>✊ Labour: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/connolly-labour-nationality-and-religion-10x8-inch-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/connolly-labour-nationality-and-religion-10x8-inch-fine-art-print</a><br/>〰️ Portrait: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/james-connolly-108-inch-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/james-connolly-108-inch-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>3️⃣ All three in a discount bundle: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/james-connolly-value-bundle-save-10-a4-fine-art-prints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/james-connolly-value-bundle-save-10-a4-fine-art-prints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/713/960/801/294/073/original/9f11ea03e9322919.png"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/713/960/857/408/435/original/cc0796ac08d6155c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/713/960/783/438/910/original/89c539a14a0931d6.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-13T19:43:25Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstttwegvd6exgrc7q4mrd54m308c0s43j54y32zxfa5a30adzjs0czyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxy0auxy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdqeq2q8e4hrvhmhjr95rhrz6tvv8ssl52054rf8u6qkf6z0s0q5qwl6t2d'>nevent1q…6t2d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Some years ago I made a series of mini drawings of interesting Irish women called #MiniMná, gathered together here on a single print - each one comes with an information sheet featuring a short bio of the women featured, so you can learn about them, too.<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/mini-mn-10x12-inch-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/mini-mn-10x12-inch-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/712/423/141/242/290/original/6e2d69f7dbc1ac88.png"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/712/423/618/989/731/original/7379144b0e383f9a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-13T13:11:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdqeq2q8e4hrvhmhjr95rhrz6tvv8ssl52054rf8u6qkf6z0s0q5qzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxnjf28t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9mc8xlvqz588rf7zfhr2hl3mcvdmrhpata4ksudrpmvg405qwpngnt57dt'>nevent1q…57dt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Originally a limited edition linocut print, this giclée print reproduction is &#34;Men Of The Blaskets&#34;, based on a photo by C.W. von Sydow c. 1924 - a reminder that people have lived and survived the toughest of times, through the strength of community 💪<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/men-of-the-blaskets-10x8-inch-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/men-of-the-blaskets-10x8-inch-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/705/843/356/920/778/original/b4bfc64ad2a6998d.png"> <br/> 2025-12-12T09:18:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9mc8xlvqz588rf7zfhr2hl3mcvdmrhpata4ksudrpmvg405qwpngzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxwp5wy8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswhuk309xt3wndcny72ywtjq9szpy88v4mks3fulvry2yjwxaz4ecc0rmgx'>nevent1q…rmgx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The Morrigan triple goddess - and the corvids they are strongly associated with - are Irish mythology&#39;s foreteller of death or victory in battle ⚔️<br/><br/>Prints available here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/the-morrigan-triple-goddess-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/the-morrigan-triple-goddess-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/700/540/651/324/258/original/1a51a4135dc5cfed.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-11T10:49:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswhuk309xt3wndcny72ywtjq9szpy88v4mks3fulvry2yjwxaz4eczyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxs2vqa5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq7vgdkyaztd72kvch3jyk0xlclxaq85ade0nl0ghczn75p2umt9chx7ldq'>nevent1q…7ldq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The selkie is a creature from Irish, Faroese and Scottish folklore who has the appearance of a seal in water, but sheds its skin to come ashore and reveal their human form. If someone finds the skin and hides it, the selkie cannot return to the sea. 🦭<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/selkies">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/selkies</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Folklore #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/694/681/605/494/131/original/a0559465f6f2b2a3.png"> <br/> 2025-12-10T09:59:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq7vgdkyaztd72kvch3jyk0xlclxaq85ade0nl0ghczn75p2umt9czyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxp3zzgn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgkx5jls9pk7xp3s0szkmp06tz47jvng2c4xlpk8u0p2qnrl95cnq3klhyt'>nevent1q…lhyt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>An illustrated line from the Prayer Of St. Brendan The Navigator, who is said to have travelled from County Kerry in Ireland to America a thousand years before Columbus made his journey. Trust in the darkness. 🌌<br/><br/>Prints available here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/i-will-trust-in-the-darkness-a4-and-a3-fine-art-prints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/i-will-trust-in-the-darkness-a4-and-a3-fine-art-prints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/688/591/738/036/854/original/b815cbfbf7f5b0f5.png"> <br/> 2025-12-09T08:11:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgkx5jls9pk7xp3s0szkmp06tz47jvng2c4xlpk8u0p2qnrl95cnqzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx978870 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8yrnnrlpnn6g857fwnzhxtesr9cvx5l9umase6c7ujn66m2z02tgsltg0t'>nevent1q…tg0t</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🌊 Manannán Mac Lir - son of the sea, ancient warrior, powerful sea god, and member of the Tuatha Dé Danann in Irish mythology - commands a ferocious sea on a stormy day.<br/><br/>Prints are available here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/manannn-mac-lir-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/manannn-mac-lir-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/678/944/165/695/594/original/dff1a82731de7e9d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-07T15:17:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8yrnnrlpnn6g857fwnzhxtesr9cvx5l9umase6c7ujn66m2z02tgzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx4fzkdx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy3swq0jj3gtw9jlh66xm4cshlg9tw0vxc2j3suwga0xln98khkvc9lac9s'>nevent1q…ac9s</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🧶 Galway shawls were a type of heavy-weight shawl once worn by Irish women. Firmly believe we lost our way as a nation when we stopped wearing items that doubled as cosy blankets and would like to propose a return to the wearable bed.<br/><br/>Galway shawl (and lyric) prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/the-galway-shawl-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/the-galway-shawl-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/672/472/482/566/417/original/1f0d66925fc06b9f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-06T11:51:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy3swq0jj3gtw9jlh66xm4cshlg9tw0vxc2j3suwga0xln98khkvczyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxuwuthd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdp3775zxnzf6z3l9q4594h69zqu0nywlm2r5gxy7d50h0pkxxxvcncnnva'>nevent1q…nnva</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🎁 Little daily thread of some gift ideas from me aul shop/siopa from now until d&#39;Christmas.<br/><br/>This hard-working canine companion warms themself by a familiar range in this watercolour and pencil illustration of a well-loved, cosy, rural Irish kitchen.<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/well-earned-rest-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/well-earned-rest-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/666/092/256/243/585/original/80230afaab126e9a.png"> <br/> 2025-12-05T08:48:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdp3775zxnzf6z3l9q4594h69zqu0nywlm2r5gxy7d50h0pkxxxvczyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx8y8zy3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs95484egcrgyrsgne34mcpj0xkuppcms98egu2sk38c8jgc20kxgqvshy2w'>nevent1q…hy2w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This is the first year selling my art at Christmas without the Other site, where most of my sales came from, as well as losing US orders to the new tariffs, so it&#39;ll be a tough one - I put a huge amount of work into every order to make them as high quality, personal, and environmentally friendly as I can, so even if you can&#39;t buy, any shares help to get them in front of eyeballs. Go raibh maith agaibh / thank you all! <a href="http://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints">http://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/655/086/473/022/578/original/cb840c0013147095.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/655/086/484/097/518/original/1613fe7590ca9a56.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-03T10:10:37Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs95484egcrgyrsgne34mcpj0xkuppcms98egu2sk38c8jgc20kxgqzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxs5jj73 📌 <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints</a> is now taking Christmas orders for prints, cards, and vouchers - each archival-quality print on heavy textured art paper is made in Ireland, ships internationally in eco-friendly packaging with discount tracked postage, has the option of including a hand-written gift note in old Irish style lettering, and comes with a FREE card and extra treats for every customer 🎁 Please support artists instead of billionaires this Christmas!<br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/654/692/676/924/327/original/1af6189557a2be9d.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/654/692/694/997/744/original/3cbbc1e23b8d2b4b.png"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/654/692/652/402/997/original/94d18f6f654a0033.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-03T08:32:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgskwz7n9h3j2c9eqgz9ylk43cx86284yg0dzdk9x87czaaqw8m5czyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx56n96t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstx8yk7qfsv594mp2pjyvs7kqq2r934vtachxm2dse7kh0u5eax8q7qc8qn'>nevent1q…c8qn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We have quote posts now? How did I miss that 2025-11-13T09:57:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstx8yk7qfsv594mp2pjyvs7kqq2r934vtachxm2dse7kh0u5eax8qzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxzkztkl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspte4vq2ga0d3yuzyyetuutjdsaqspvl3vrtv0ag37tudyx3s39zgws99aw'>nevent1q…99aw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Last year&#39;s Christmas cards will also be restocked, and can be ordered at the link (will also begin to ship towards the end of November) <br/><br/><a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/crta-nollag-christmas-cards">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/crta-nollag-christmas-cards</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/541/620/047/925/654/original/25b34c4ab1d20bf2.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-11-13T09:13:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspte4vq2ga0d3yuzyyetuutjdsaqspvl3vrtv0ag37tudyx3s39zgzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxateg5k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswpuk5d9ez9fcn697jacpv2v09d804wetda6wrdql4p8g2r777esc7wj2q3'>nevent1q…j2q3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This year&#39;s Christmas cards feature An Cailleach, bringer of winter in Irish tradition. They&#39;re available to order at the link below and will begin shipping towards the end of November ❄️<br/><br/><a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/crta-nollag-christmas-cards-an-cailleach-goddess-of-winter">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/crta-nollag-christmas-cards-an-cailleach-goddess-of-winter</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #Folklore #Mythology<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/541/604/856/671/947/original/331508f80445078c.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-11-13T09:10:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswpuk5d9ez9fcn697jacpv2v09d804wetda6wrdql4p8g2r777esczyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxattrdy An Cailleach brings the winter 🌬️<br/><br/>The mythological figure in Irish, Scottish, and Manx tradition who summons winter, and is associated with storms, reshaping the landscape, and horned beasts like deer. She defies convention and is a force for regeneration.<br/><br/>Prints: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/an-cailleach-goddess-of-winter-a4-and-a3-fine-art-prints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/an-cailleach-goddess-of-winter-a4-and-a3-fine-art-prints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #Folklore #Mythology<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/541/597/710/367/017/original/ad8ae78be491de96.png"> <br/> 2025-11-13T09:08:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx3e4njzsng8tkt626shadnh4ulhn707y63vhdq9sky0z64yply7gzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx5a6arq Just paid the aul&#39; income tax and consequently have two beans left to rub together, so if you&#39;re looking for Irish art now&#39;s a good time to buy. It&#39;s this or train crows to rob billionaires and I&#39;m running out of cheese bribes...<br/><br/><a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints</a> is where you can support my work, with each archival-quality print on textured heavy paper produced here in Ireland, shipping internationally in eco-friendly packaging, with free mini-treats in every order 🎁<br/><br/>#MastoDaoine #Ireland #Art #MastoArt<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/485/633/892/991/495/original/a570cce7c6a0cf99.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/485/633/899/513/832/original/d798d6e694f653d9.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/485/633/896/774/283/original/2acac1fc521875e8.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/485/633/895/690/426/original/54fa7651cf5e5701.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-03T11:56:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv2cuw6semgv29jdjyn7w2dvh6vyt7f53zmj65u0er79zr9alelrszyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx4gtdan Reject modernity, embrace tradition<br/><br/>#Art #Cartoon #Ireland #Halloween #Samhain #Pumpkin #MastoArt #MastoDaoine<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/468/180/401/985/308/original/25fbefef176b6347.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-31T09:57:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz0lhw4kagf3drz6jprw86333punem4gk7xxyt2zerf8hqsj4urqqzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxj9scu7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsffguctjcxq5aafenh48n623wk5s2syhqzm0x0v7wg89rwsn54n7q09aaqa'>nevent1q…aaqa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Manannán Mac Lir - son of the sea, ancient warrior, powerful sea god, and member of the Tuatha Dé Danann in Irish mythology - commands the sea on a stormy day 🌊<br/><br/>Prints are available here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/manannn-mac-lir-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/manannn-mac-lir-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #Folklore #Mythology<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/457/822/542/476/459/original/11be60b277c1bb00.png"> <br/> 2025-10-29T14:02:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsffguctjcxq5aafenh48n623wk5s2syhqzm0x0v7wg89rwsn54n7qzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxhw5mf5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8vdytckry456u3gzjhelehf9cwefxa5jc4dsgdj7aypcgmxn7z7cv3z650'>nevent1q…z650</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The selkie is a creature from Irish, Faroese and Scottish folklore who has the appearance of a seal in water, but sheds its skin to come ashore and reveal a human form. If a human finds the skin and hides it, the selkie cannot return to the sea. 🦭<br/><br/>Prints on sale here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/selkies">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/selkies</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Folklore #Halloween #Samhain<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/429/272/306/258/073/original/d14bb16b60da77c4.png"> <br/> 2025-10-24T13:02:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8vdytckry456u3gzjhelehf9cwefxa5jc4dsgdj7aypcgmxn7z7czyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx79g3s9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy9vcjl6wn2vrx93n8w742dl5z5xcgfrcxsavxt820xnarsa8qnqcn7kj22'>nevent1q…kj22</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Continuing the spooky theme, the Morrigan triple goddess - and the crows they are heavily associated with - is Irish mythology&#39;s foreteller of death or victory in battle ⚔️<br/><br/>Prints on sale at the moment here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/the-morrigan-triple-goddess-a4-fine-art-print">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/the-morrigan-triple-goddess-a4-fine-art-print</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #Samhain #Halloween #Mythology #Folklore<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/417/574/635/895/541/original/89f24b8ca3afbfa1.png"> <br/> 2025-10-22T11:28:27Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy9vcjl6wn2vrx93n8w742dl5z5xcgfrcxsavxt820xnarsa8qnqczyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxzm542m A púca for the season that&#39;s in it 👻 <br/><br/>All prints of this one are hand-finished with gold paint, and it&#39;s also on sale (along with many other spooky prints) until the end of the month.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/pca-a4-and-a3-fine-art-prints-hand-finished">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/pca-a4-and-a3-fine-art-prints-hand-finished</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #Halloween #Samhain<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/411/600/605/050/057/original/1a9e0dbad6efc9f0.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-10-21T10:08:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy8csrk7l7xsljvcedecz30h89lq2enm3hd346tujz6zkv3y6qkvgzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx7pdejr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd6yf5mnejm24qcvphgvcn0p7hl0c9kp0wxdfyqqu32tce50hqvuqvvmllm'>nevent1q…mllm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>In many ways, women and spiders have a great deal in common - independent, do a lot of work that isn&#39;t seen or valued, spend the autumn scuttling around in the shadows on our hairy legs looking for a mate before the winter sets in while people point at us and scream, etc. 2025-10-10T22:35:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd6yf5mnejm24qcvphgvcn0p7hl0c9kp0wxdfyqqu32tce50hqvuqzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxpzgkvu It&#39;s lovely to have visitors ✨<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/352/226/254/032/383/original/d1a6a798f1e12c36.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-10T22:28:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdzp46n9zz9nhp8x64u7j9leac2cftdvfyf863sfm2mt5yk8g7snszyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx0ssrp4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxqsplnmm2he5ty4gpd77xnfsqkdsmsxnxfcxpsz9nskfl6sw407cahlz3y'>nevent1q…lz3y</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There&#39;s a sale over on <a href="http://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints">http://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints</a> on the spookier prints - the perfect opportunity to pick up something a little creepier for the cherished undead in your life 🧟<br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #Samhain #Halloween<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/293/160/687/537/045/original/9089bdeecf05348e.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-30T12:08:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxqsplnmm2he5ty4gpd77xnfsqkdsmsxnxfcxpsz9nskfl6sw407czyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxgpuc2r This month&#39;s free newsletter is out now, featuring a Wicklow woman who changed nautical history, the Fenian connection to Dickens, and why it&#39;s a good idea to be drunk if you&#39;re going to be swallowed by an Irish worm-monster. Sign up for the next edition here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/newsletter">https://www.ciaraioch.com/newsletter</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #Irish #Folklore #Humour<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/292/193/230/495/636/original/75eb8c7393dc0e11.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-09-30T08:01:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx22d2lgskr305qy9269yq2e8w68eec55larfhl0eu3dh7fe08egqzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx4dqz90 There&#39;s a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to place a few ticks here: <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/2025-public-consultation-BIA">https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/2025-public-consultation-BIA</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/115/021/187/343/986/008/original/e0d39b6ab84482ff.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-13T11:22:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdc05h4ljqeyamytz3mr3hj9ycyflvh8wk0sgsnsxkpv6c3xpw0tgzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxv0ntx5 35 today, so to avoid having to awkwardly open gifts in front of anyone I&#39;m doing an Inverse Birthday Present: there&#39;s a flash discount in the print shop this weekend only with 15% off all orders when you use the discount code DECREPIT at checkout. Treat yourself here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints</a> 🎈<br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/998/047/130/443/077/original/88d433a374e9636c.png"> <br/> 2025-08-09T09:16:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyus6pdyuf35x87gee70als4r0hua5c9y5vr90he8zksmralrmzwszyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx5hqra0 Anyone have solid information re: impact of tariff changes on sale of art prints to the US? Any information I&#39;ve seen is unclear but suggesting yes, and I&#39;ve already seen Irish artists saying they&#39;re not shipping to the US anymore from this month onwards to avoid customers being hit with hefty fees<br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt 2025-08-07T21:09:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2wzupz5c8ntlec44zmn7jzusm06w8rl4gvg05kwq6nw5kl7tjlsqzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxpdnw0p In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfk0shu6n7cmfgvrpxc3gt09s4m6vd0yndykpsyelpg3zr95ln6ns6qf3g8'>nevent1q…f3g8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Maybe I just prefer things a little looser and relaxed and there&#39;s a (small but vocal) element here that are very into Rules and having everyone align with their specific way of doing social media and it makes it harder to enjoy. But that&#39;s a likely me problem. Square peg round hole etc. 2025-07-24T12:24:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfk0shu6n7cmfgvrpxc3gt09s4m6vd0yndykpsyelpg3zr95ln6nszyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxt4cmme Still struggle a lot with how po-faced and humourless this side of the internet can be. Vast majority of people on here are absolutely fine, but the ones who aren&#39;t tend to need to let you know. 2025-07-24T12:19:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8u3ulnyp4dw80vrxs0p55qfvxdrrc57ns9dk32t58xtrfsczufkszyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxdthf6z Did this elsewhere already but the answers were cute, so: If you&#39;re in a relationship and met your partner organically, in the wild, free range (not on the apps or online), how did you meet? Would like some Offline Meeting Stories to guard against being sucked back into the tentacles of Tinder Et Al. 2025-07-23T16:13:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqf758jr0sprp9msvw7464q9rnywmy38yrgh27ny039q9znu2jkxczyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lx3gvs0u To compete with Artificially Generated Imagery, I have decided to become an Unhuman Artist by transforming into a vaguely malevolent cloud of vapour. You can support my cursed form through my print store - they&#39;re made here in Ireland using gallery-quality materials, ship around the world, and are packed in sustainable, environmentally friendly packaging. Browse here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints">https://www.ciaraioch.com/artprints</a><br/><br/>#MastoArt #Art #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/851/659/097/512/450/original/da6492659c768c5d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-14T12:48:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf9ya8yx4jw7nwwtndlcppx70c039v5nrvtrlan8a8yszn26hlrxgzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxqsfu6w The world&#39;s loosest shackles 🏠 <br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/801/374/182/689/746/original/e795afc458f0d01b.png"> <br/> 2025-07-05T15:39:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfvsqr7ew7prt4ny88jsjksa8pj6ytmphxhfma8q9jmgqg7tugcsgzyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxttewxy A cost-of-living crisis isn&#39;t the easiest time to sell art, but: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com">https://www.ciaraioch.com</a> is where you can support my work, with each archival-quality print on textured heavy paper produced here in Ireland, and shipping internationally in eco-friendly packaging, with free mini-treats in every order 🎁<br/><br/>Please consider supporting an Irish artist who is small in both business size and personal stature.<br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine #Ireland #FediGiftShop<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/586/024/678/302/921/original/b3642033abce71a2.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/586/025/008/280/800/original/417508f4c3905788.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/586/025/680/307/699/original/030d95ec9241cb69.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/114/586/025/689/270/915/original/af021a7ccaf9c665.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-05-28T14:55:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr8lpgxtf2k04mw39k0mvlxyxtts2d0djf9uqwaurfy06lcepzf0szyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxjr0ae2 There&#39;s still 15% off all prints in my online shop until the end of August (including off already discounted bundles) by using the code BIRTHDAY at checkout - I print and ship them myself, and give each one a little kiss AND a potent, terrible curse before posting 📨 <a href="https://ciaraioch.com/artprints">https://ciaraioch.com/artprints</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/113/035/733/041/310/101/original/34409885109b5e94.png"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/113/035/733/865/621/309/original/3d2d6803a96f9d56.png"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/113/035/733/953/990/212/original/5df4c30ce5520a75.png"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/113/035/733/978/993/667/original/80d96b65481cb713.png"> <br/> 2024-08-27T19:55:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy73nn8aj62r90kmqdcucn5zkxl4rh9ec2s52prv333z02zfhcwlczyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxfp4hqs Cartoon of Senan banishing the Cata, sea-monster of the Shannon, from Scattery Island (Inis Cathaigh - the island of Cata) - albeit with slightly more whacking than in the original story.<br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/112/908/742/524/334/994/original/9338072baccea92b.png"> <br/> 2024-08-05T09:38:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyad9z58lzxvht2avj0jc540p9rvvjnu3nrnp4zj80yq2q0mykeeczyrszp479lfync3sflkgyc7fxmu3fu5ljprvcycns8vszlzmrpc3lxklrdnf The newsletter is (finally) out now, featuring the best place to store a clipboard at a tally-centre, the Irish man who was arrested on suspicion of killing Lincoln AND being Jack The Ripper, and why you might throw butter in a lake. Sign up to the next one here: <a href="https://www.ciaraioch.com/newsletter">https://www.ciaraioch.com/newsletter</a><br/><br/>#Art #MastoArt #MastoDaoine<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/mastodonie/media_attachments/files/112/881/638/056/283/117/original/e8dc79038938f350.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-07-31T14:46:18Z