by Vera | Jul 17, 2026
An inspirational primary school project I was part of was invited to present in the Red Chapel during the Hinterland Literary Festival in Kells on 28 June 2026. ‘Freddy Farrelly Saves the Bog’, a young hero on a mission to save the local bog. This imaginative story... 
by Vera | Mar 7, 2026
Currently working with 5th class pupils (age 11) with teacher Ms Kenny in St Kilians NS Mullagh, Co Cavan. This is a Teacher Artist Partnership Project (TAP+ 2026) supported by Navan Education Support Centre, Tralee Education Support Centre and Creative Ireland. Ms... 
by Vera | Mar 7, 2026
Introducing students to the bog, including its exciting flora and fauna. We looked specifically at the sundew and its properties. It is a carnivorous plant. Working with all the pupils from St Anne’s NS, Maio, Moynalty, Kells and 4th class pupils from St... 
by Vera | Jan 13, 2025
An introduction to making your own shadow puppet theatre, using a light source and an object. I have had a fascination with shadows since I was a young child, a time when myself and my siblings spent hours playing with shadows during the long winter evenings. Shadow... 
by Vera | May 7, 2024
Showcase 2024. The CORE projects consider themes of Curiosity, Openness, Reflection, and Empathy. This is the end of my second exciting year as YPCE Artist in Residence in Maynooth University, Ireland. The Showcase 2024 featured work by Colm Keegan and Vera McEvoy,... 
by Vera | May 1, 2024
‘I am Creative’ is a pilot initiative of the Department of Education. It was designed to explore ways in which teachers, artists, school leaders and Special Needs Assistants could collaborate towards enhancing the provision for arts in Special Education settings. I... 