The Irish File Images from a Land of Grace

From a lone, thin tree swaying a fierce sea wind to a statue of St Patrick watching solemnly over a tiny, ancient cemetery, from a white enamel bowl tinged by a dim afternoon light flowing through lace curtains to a Connemara mare slowly ambling through a barren field with her newborn foal, Riley's work captures the many facets of Ireland: its mystical nature, incredible landscape, and rich historical and religious culture. Riley's work captures the many facets of Ireland: its mystical presence, landscape, and rich historical and religious culture. With an introduction by acclaimed writer Nuala O'Faolain as well as excerpts from the works of other well-known Irish writers, this sublime volume is a visual and literary treasure that is as captivating as the country it portrays.