Peter O'Hare
Peter O'Hare, son of Irish storyteller, P J O'Hare, was brought up close to the border with Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Immersed in Irish culture as a young man he became a World Champion Irish dancer. He subsequently trained in mental health and moved to London where he managed the Occupational Therapy department at Bethlem Royal Hospital and played a leading role in developing Bethlem as a centre both for the arts in mental health and for nature-based therapies. Poetry and dance...See more
Peter O'Hare, son of Irish storyteller, P J O'Hare, was brought up close to the border with Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Immersed in Irish culture as a young man he became a World Champion Irish dancer. He subsequently trained in mental health and moved to London where he managed the Occupational Therapy department at Bethlem Royal Hospital and played a leading role in developing Bethlem as a centre both for the arts in mental health and for nature-based therapies. Poetry and dance have remained personal passions throughout his life. See less
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