Sue Redican

Sue Redican was born in Cwmbran, South Wales, and studied art in Goldsmiths College, London before moving to Dún Chaoin in 1981. From her first day trip to the Great Blasket Island the peace and tranquility there have made a profound impression on her. She has developed a keen interest in all aspects of island life. She happily spends 6 months of the year,from April through October, living in the island and this has given her a great understanding of the hardship the islanders endured in the...See more

Sue Redican was born in Cwmbran, South Wales, and studied art in Goldsmiths College, London before moving to Dún Chaoin in 1981. From her first day trip to the Great Blasket Island the peace and tranquility there have made a profound impression on her. She has developed a keen interest in all aspects of island life. She happily spends 6 months of the year,from April through October, living in the island and this has given her a great understanding of the hardship the islanders endured in the centuries in which it was inhabited. As a wildlife enthusiast she appreciates the richness of the flora and fauna and keeps careful notes of everything she observes. The simplicity of the Island provides the perfect setting for her weaving, spinning and plant-dyeing craft. See less