🔥 Hand-burned 26” hurls
Inspired by the story of Cú Chulainn
and the ancient roots of hurling.🪵 Each piece is burned
and finished by hand
🐝 Natural beeswax finish
🖌️ Every hurl is an original.
🤖 No machine finish.
🏭 No mass production.
🖊️ THE MAKER
(Photo Credit: Lisa Hamilton Photography)
My name is Roesy. I’m a singer-songwriter and visual artist from Offaly.I’ve painted since childhood and have worked as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator since 2012. Crests, logos, stickers, character illustration, motifs, and lettering have always drawn me in. The curves, balance and construction of a line are what float my boat.Burning artwork onto hurls brings all those interests and skills into something physical. Different temperatures give different tones and depths, and the grain constantly affects how the pen moves. Cross-hatching has to work with the wood rather than against it, so every line involves a bit of judgement and adjustment. It can’t be rushed. You’re forced to slow down and work with the grain, whether you want to or not.Although the original idea came from my love of the Cú Chulainn story rather than any great knowledge of hurling, it has also become an unexpected way of finding my feet again on home turf after 15 years in Australia.Every piece is designed, burned and finished in a repurposed garage. Having a proper workspace has also allowed me to return to larger-scale painting, with a new body of work planned for exhibition in 2027/28. Smaller original works are added here as they become available.Each commission begins with you, not a fixed template. The names, places, crests and symbols that matter to you turn the hurl into a physical family heirloom, made to be passed on and still mean something years from now. That is a large part of the joy in what I do.
🎯 ALBUM NO. 9
I’ve released eight albums so far in my musical career. Culann Works helps fund the writing and recording time for album number nine.Your commission becomes a one-off piece for your family while directly supporting the next record.
💬 CLIENT WORDS
Niall | Destinations 🇦🇺 🇩🇪 🇮🇪
(Family & Custom Crest Commission)"These hurls from @culannworks are unique pieces, made by a true artist. I commissioned three, for my dad and brother and I, each one with an individually meaningful design. Now all of us have something beautiful to display that connects us across the oceans. Working with Roesy was fantastic, he really took care to bring the idea to life and execute it perfectly. The results are tremendous, absolutely delighted with them. In a world where most things are mass-produced, something soulful and unique like this is really priceless."
Kelley | Destination 🇳🇱
(Bride & Groom Commission)"Ahhhhh this gift was SUCH a special one for the Bride, @nataliakyshkovar and Groom @sean.bermingham777 . He's my little brother, lives in Netherlands 🇳🇱 and she is from Ukraine 🇺🇦. The wedding was a cultural blending of tradition, music, culture and love. To have your artistic skills creating such a symbolic piece meant the world and when the children saw their initials in the #Claddagh design, the blended family became one! Thanks so much for this beautiful and significant gift"
Conor | Destination 🇮🇪 |
County & Crest Commission"Working with Culann Works was an incredible experience from start to finish. The communication throughout the design process was top-tier, and the quick turnaround time was a fantastic bonus. The craftsmanship on the final piece completely exceeded my expectations - it’s stunning! I couldn't be happier with the result!"
🛖 MARKETS & FESTIVALS
Culann Works is available for markets, festivals and cultural events throughout Ireland.The display brings the work together in person, with finished hurls on show and commission enquiries welcomed.
✉️ START AN ENQUIRY
For commissions, pricing, shipping, markets and festival invitations:[email protected]or message me on Instagram
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