Siobhan Maher

Origins of the Work The inspiration for Journeying - Photopoetry To Revive Your Soul and Dawning - Photopoetry To Revive Your Soul did not appear suddenly. It was shaped by experiences, places, and a way of seeing the world that began long before I had the words to explain it. When I think back to my earliest memories, I don’t remember language in the way most people might. I remember feeling. I remember wind, trees, and earth beneath my feet. I remember how the world felt before I could...

Once the dreaded lockdown ended, going abroad was no longer at the top of my bucket list. I had enjoyed everyone’s pictures of their local Ireland on Facebook and longed to visit every single place. When the ban was lifted on 1 July 2020, staying in a hotel with hundreds of others no longer felt appealing. A large Weinberg motorhome was hired at a high cost from a lesser-known rental company; everything had increased in price after lockdown. Businesses felt they had to recoup three months of...

Locals affectionately refer to this peaceful, whitewashed, flower-filled village as the Old Village or Old Town. Many Spaniards also refer to the area as Rancho Domingo. Benalmádena Pueblo is one of Spain’s smaller towns and was largely re-established in the 1950s after years of destruction. This hidden gem sits between Mijas and the Mediterranean Sea, just above Arroyo de la Miel. It is only a short bus or car journey from the lively and often overcrowded Benalmádena Costa. Mountainous views...