Beneath | Beofhód, Shane Hynan - Exhibition Catalogue (Pre-order)

Shane Hynan’s 'Beneath | Beofhód', is a landmark, decade-long project exploring the social, cultural, historical and ecological importance of peat bogs in the Irish Midlands. ‘Beofhód’, an Irish word meaning ‘life beneath the sod’, evokes the primal and totemic significance of bogs in Celtic tradition. This metaphorical exploration of pre-Christian reverence for elemental energies is grounded in Hynan’s commitment to exploring evolving conversations around environmental justice and our shifting relationship to these unique landscapes. Drawing on Hynan’s authentic connection with his local community and region, the work traces the remnants of industrial peat harvesting, which brought substantial economic benefits and helped forge a strong sense of cultural identity and purpose in the area. 'Beneath | Beofhód' runs from May 30 to July 5 2026 at Photo Museum Ireland.