Inspiring Source Materials...

...documented by artist Marian Bijlenga during her recent residency with the Polranny Pirates.

Then and Now

Dutch photographer Con Mönnich has returned to the house in Polranny after 42 long years!
His photo on the left is of our neighbour Mrs. Masterson and her family back in the day. The one on the right is of Mrs. M today, a proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and the absolute matriarch of the clan!
Photos: Con Mönnich

The Pirates' Insignia...

...made by guests who stayed at the house in Polranny last summer.
©Annie Wright Photography

Convergence of Cultures

There are Dutch, American and English Pirates, and
all of them are well travelled, as is reflected by the
rich collection of carpets and textiles in both the
House and the Folly. Here, Syria meets Egypt in
a photo by recent guest Jenny Wesly.

Keem Beach Immortalised...

... in a beautiful watercolour by Pirate guest Ank van Engelen, who
 kindly donated it to the house. It will be treasured!
Photo: Annie

Go to Ireland and Make New Friends

Pirate friend Saskia van der Wal getting to know the locals.

Photo: ©Profoundly Superficial Photography

Pilgrim

Armed with a flag staff, this young pilgrim has spent many painful hours clambering up the Croagh Patrick, the local holy mountain, on his bare feet. At the summit, he paused long enough to have his picture taken by photographer Ineke Oostveen, who was staying at Polranny at the time.

Photo: Ineke Oostveen

There are Fairies at the Bottom of the Garden!

No, not leprechauns as you would expect but beautiful little fairies, who briefly appeared during the stay of an exceptionally talented 11-year-old called Josefien.

Photo:Ineke Oostveen

Poodle

Found by Jet Manrho of Boekie Boekie. Stone and seaweed.
Photo: ©Profoundly Superficial

Pirate Dog

Spot the Dog has been our guest for the past four weeks. Like all our visitors, he came with a strict schedule of activities, which he followed with unwavering devotion. Each morning, he would work on his fitness by racing around the garden while in the afternoon he would concentrate on stamina and strength by dragging Pirate Peti on endless walks along the Greenway. But even small dogs get tired sometimes and Spot spent his evenings lying in front of the TV watching... football!

Photo: Peti

A Poem for the Pirates

The Pirates' guests often leave momentos of their visit, which are always much appreciated. This time, Huib Fens wrote a poem in our honour while his colleague Nico contributed a delightful drawing. Many thanks to both of them!

Dugort Beach

The area around the house in Polranny is full of dramatic countryside and scenic views that are ideal for landscape artists. Some locations are within walking distance while others can be easily reached by bike or car. This watercolour of Dugort, a sleepy harbour village, was painted by Reina Keislair, who was a recent guest.

The Continuing Online Exhibition...

... of work by Pirate guest and artist Reina Keislair. This time we're featuring a watercolour of some handsome local cows.

Views from the Kitchen Window

The little white house belongs to our friend and neighbour Mrs Masterson.
Paintings: Reina Keislair

Another View of the House...

Painting: Reina Keislair

The House Immortalised...

... in this stunning water-colour painting by artist and Polranny guest Reina Keislair.

Just Another Day at the Office?

Artist Reina Keislair hard at work during her recent visit to the house in Polranny.

Nature and Technology...

...combine in this breathtaking shot by Monique Besten, an artist and a recent Polanny guest.

Sunset

Sunset over Currane Peninsula.

Always different, often dramatic.

Photo: Henk de Lange

Creative Inspiration

One of the many lakes hidden amongst the hills and mountains near the house in Polranny, and an artwork by Henk de Lange, a recent visitor.

Photo: Henk de Lange