Barry Kelehan
Barry Kelehan is a fourth year mature student in GMIT Letterfrack studying Furniture, Design and Manufacturing. He has always had a passion for woodwork and design. When he finished his leaving cert he started working for a family run joinery business in Galway where he worked there for ten years making and fitting stairs, doors, windows, PVC doors and PVC windows. He has also worked over in Boston doing second fixing for an Irish carpenter working on multi million apartments in Boston City. For his work placement he worked for NLM Teo in Carnmore fitting kitchens and office furniture. When he is finished his degree he plans to start his own bespoke furniture/joinery business. He thrives on developing new and unique designs be it the material or the design itself.
Brian Doheny
Brian Doheny originates from Roscrea Co. Tipperary Ireland. Brian has worked in many different roles but since a young age he always had a keen interest in working with wood, this ultimately led Brian to study a Level 8 Honours Degree in Furniture Design and Manufacture in GMIT Letterfrack. Brian is currently in his 4th year of his studies and has had extensive experience in Kitchen door manufacturing through his placement company Brennwood products Ltd. From his placement Brian has developed very good people management skills as he found himself given the responsibility of a production management role in the later part of his work placement. He hopes to use this experience thus far to drive on and excel in his working career. Brian is fascinated by the design process and feels only the best designs come through rigorous development of concepts to arrive at the perfect solution.
Cian Geragthy
Cian Geraghty is a Furniture Designer from the little seaside village Spiddal in Connemara Co. Galway. Currently studying a Level 8 Honors Degree in Furniture Design & Manufacture in Gmit Letterfrack. From working in the Construction Industry with his Father from a young age Cian found his passion for woodworking which led him here to his final year in Gmit Letterfrack and he has enjoyed every bit of the journey. From his time in Gmit Cian has picked up a keen eye for design and a range of fine woodworking skills, which includes being selected for the Irish National Skills Competition in Cabinetmaking in 2016. Cian completed his work experience with the multimillion super yacht fit out company MJM in Northern Ireland, during his 6 month period with MJM Cian got a great experience in high end fit outs from building the furniture in the workshop to going to dry dock in the Bahamas to fit the furniture onboard the Norwegian Jade cruise ship.
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Colin Marren
Colin Marren is a 4th year student of Furniture Design and Manufacture in GMIT Letterfrack. Colin is form the west of Ireland, 23 years of age and has a keen interest in design and music. With a background in instrument making, Colin often pulls on these techniques and applies them to his furniture designs. Colin believes that if one designs furniture that has the practicality of a traditional design and the craftsmanship of instrument making that it can lead to a beautiful creation.
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http://www.colinmarren.weebly.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-marren-095b627b/
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Conor White
Conor White is in his fourth year of study in GMIT Letterfrack Co. Galway studying Furniture Design and Manufacture and plans on putting what he has learned into practice when he has completed his studies.
Conor has a keen interest in nature and how elements can be brought from the outdoors into the home through furniture he designs, this stems from spending time in rural Meath from a young age. Another interest of his is sports and enjoys spending his time on the football field.
Craig Shannon
Craig Shannon is on route to qualifying for his Level 8 B.Sc. in Furniture Design and Manufacture from GMIT Letterfrack. Since a young age, living in Rathangan Co.Kildare, Craig has enjoyed design, indulging himself in it for hours on ​end. Studying Art, Woodwork/Construction studies and Design Communication graphics in his secondary school days, Craig applies these skills designing and handcrafting furniture for both college, clientele and in most recent times In Morocco with the Eve Branson Foundation.
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigshannondesigns/?hl=en
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-shannon-a49714100/
Website - https://craigshannondesigns.weebly.com/
Dale Copeland
Dale Copeland: Designer - Maker -
Dale Copeland is a Designer, Furniture Maker and Wood Turner based in Connemara, Co Galway. Combining traditional skills with contemporary design, Dales pieces are designed and handcrafted in his studio near Roschaill, Co Galway “the gateway to Connemara”. Dale is committed and passionate about integrating sustainability into the design process.
“As a maker innovator I endeavour to design for purpose – experience – emotion – interaction – sustainability - visual communication. The unique nature of the design process grounds me and transports me to a place of well-being.”
Dale has qualifications and experience in many areas, working as an audio engineer & music producer in his earlier years, a music and technology lecturer, health & safety officer, site manager and project manager in the construction industry. This life experience combined with the joy of becoming a father has enabled a deeper appreciation for the function of design and how it impacts on our lives. Dale gets his inspiration from the natural environment and likes to work with sustainably sourced native Irish timbers.
https://dalecopelanddesign.weebly.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-copeland-2800b142/
https://www.instagram.com/dalecopelanddesign/?hl=en
Greg Troy
My name is Greg Troy and I am a young furniture designer and maker from Tomhaggard, County Wexford. I have had an interest in woodworking from a young age and when I started secondary school I took woodwork as one of my subjects. It became by far my favourite subject in school and after completing secondary school I applied for GMIT Letterfrack Centre of Excellence in Furniture Design. I was accepted into the college and am currently in my fourth year here, studying Furniture Design and Manufacture.
Outside of studying Furniture Design in Galway, I am manufacturing bespoke furniture and cabinetry from my own workshop here in Wexford for customers in the area. I enjoy the challenge each new project brings and seeing it through from start to finish.
John Hewer
John Hewer is a fourth year Furniture Design Student from the west coast of Ireland who has always had a passion for creating things in wood.
Much of the work he produces incorporates hand crafted elements and a major influence on the design of each of his pieces is the character of the timber it is produced from. As each piece of wood that is worked is totally individual, it is felt that the best should be made of these unique features when they are discovered, be they sap wood, stains, ripple, or even just a pretty piece of grain.
John has worked in a cabinet making workshop in England and competed in the final of the Ireland Skills Cabinet making competition. This experience has given him an appreciation for high quality work, something he strives for in the pieces that he produces.
Melissa McMahon
Melissa McMahon is a Furniture Design and Manufacture student currently in her fourth year. Based in Athenry, Co. Galway, she has a passion for design and aesthetics. She has been in love with art and design from an early age. Constantly drawing and making things as she grew up, she always knew that she wanted to pursue a creative career. Her passion for furniture started with upcycling unwanted pieces but her love for design grew as she progressed through her degree. She is a firm believer in a strong concept combined with traditional techniques but with a modern twist.
Website - https://melissamcmahongmit.weebly.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melimcmahon/
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Seán Scanlon
Seán Scanlon originates from Maharees Co Kerry on the Wild Atlantic Way. He holds a National Craft Cert in Carpentry & Joinery. Seán has travelled extensively achieving great experience working on extensive projects with multi national companies in the USA & Canada. Currently to add to his accolades he is completing his final year at GMIT Letterfrack on a
Bachelor of Science in Furniture Design & Manufacture, through which he completed a 6 month placement with the UK company MJM Group who specialized in high end super yacht fit out. This is very fitting with Seán as he hopes to capitalize on his experiences and leanings to pursue a career in management of high end fit outs.
Stephen Campbell
Stephen Campbell is a fourth year student studying Furniture Design and Manufacture in GMIT Letterfrack. Stephen is 22 years old and from the midlands of Ireland, with a passion for woodworking and a background in joinery, Stephen likes to incorporate traditional joinery methods and processes with contemporary design to produce an aesthetically beautiful and well-made piece of furnitur
Stephen Lyons
Stephen is a furniture designer and maker from Galway currently studying in GMIT Letterfrack. Stephen enjoys spending time outdoors at such activities such as fishing and this can sometimes be seen in his designs. While enjoying his time outdoors he is always looking for inspiration for innovative designs. Stephen has really enjoyed working with wood since a young age. Though his time in college he has develop the skills that are required to design and make a quality piece of furniture.