Lucy Kelly-Desmond Author

Lucy Kelly-Desmond  studied Textile Design at the Centre for Creative Arts and Media, Galway followed by a course in children’s book illustration at UAL, Chelsea School of Art.  She lives near Ballinasloe where Europe’s oldest horse fair takes place every October.  From observing one of Ireland’s last tinsmiths at the fair, an idea for a story was formed.  This is her first picture book.