Desire Lines: A traditional St Brigid inspired bag to herald the start of spring

For over 20 years Patricia O'Flaherty has made baskets using traditional bushwork skills
Desire Lines: A traditional St Brigid inspired bag to herald the start of spring

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Patricia makes her baskets from Bulrush. She is inspired by her surrounding wild countryside. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland
Patricia makes her baskets from Bulrush. She is inspired by her surrounding wild countryside. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

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