Shandragh, Rathlin Island, is the home of Penny Sewell and Paddy Burns, Sculptors, Woodcarvers and Artists, who are in the process of establishing a home/studio workshop and eventually accommodation for a few hardy souls.
Our partly restored house was built in the 1860’s as a dwelling for a stock manager on the landlords estate, however, it had been built on the site of an older farm village which in turn was built on the site of an older farm village which in turn was built on successively older sites back to the Neolithic period about 4000 years ago.

Many Neolithic artefacts have been unearthed during building or gardening and very often a routine days gardening becomes something of an archaeological endeavour…….

Paddy and Penny specialise in Woodcarving but also make furniture, stonewalls, jewellery and have many plans for the future.

"Our carving is inspired by our surroundings and draws from the many local stories myths and legends King Donn, farther of princess Taise of Glen Taise for example, the sea and constant presence of Mannanan Mc Lir and many others real and mythical. The garden in summer is a splash of colour and the view is rather special."

"As we are in the process of building/ gardening/carving and couldn’t really be considered equipped to deal with a large number of day to day visitors, we would ask that if you wish to visit Shandragh and ourselves, that you please give us a call and make a time."

Contact Details

Shandragh
Rathlin Island
BT54 6RT
Co. Antrim
+44 (0)28 20763923
Email - shandragh@yahoo.com