Holly Mullarkey is a teacher and an artist. Her primary school teaching work, particularly in special education, was informed by her qualifications in art, art-therapy and psychotherapy. She delivered the visual arts curriculum to teachers nationally. She has also facilitated workshops in the Galway Education Centre and for Hibernia College. She curated an exhibition with children of profound special needs for the Babóro International Children’s Arts Festival. She has worked as Artistic Director with the Iaska Film Production Company and directed short art films such as ‘The Long Road’ and ‘Offering’. She recently hosted a commemorative exhibition of the first World War in the Norman Villa Gallery in Galway and Ennis Cathedral, as sponsored by Clare County Council.