Publications
“We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars”
‘I have always been a dreamer. Often in school, I was told to take my head out of the clouds because I would get lost in a book and the whole world would dissolve around me. This is still the case today!’
Maria Noonan-McDermott’s practice extends across painting and poetry. Her publications include Art and Poetry books and selected poems published in major anthologies, including the ‘Washing Windows’ series, alongside collaborative and collection based publications.
‘Beyond the Horizon’ is my first book, printed in 2016.
The title 'Beyond the Horizon' is in memory of my Dad, Jackie Noonan who never got to fulfil his dream of publishing his book.
Hardback cover
30cm x 21cm
140 pages
The Lough Erne Collection
The Lough Erne Collection celebrates a vibrant new partnership between Hambly & Hambly at Dunbar House, @lougherneresort and Ireland’s leading contemporary artists, uniting art, place and experience in one beautiful publication. Honoured to be part of this exciting collaboration.
Washing Windows V
So happy to have my poem, 'The Empty chair' selected by Arlen House for this beautiful anthology, "Washing Windows V: Irish Women Write Poetry".
Arlen House Book Launch: Washing Windows V
Washing Windows V is the final volume in the No 1 bestselling Washing Windows series honouring the groundbreaking work of publisher Catherine Rose and Eavan Boland, Arlen House’s pioneering editor in the 1970s and 1980s. This volume is the largest collection of Irish women’s poetry ever assembled, and is an integral part of the celebrations of 50 years of Arlen House.
Washing Windows IV
Thrilled to have my poem, 'The Red chair' selected by Arlen House for this beautiful book, "Washing Windows IV: Irish Women Write Poetry".
A fabulous book with a very striking cover!
Washing Windows III
I am beyond proud and honoured to have my poem, 'Winter Tapestry' included in - Washing Windows III: Irish Women Write Poetry, published by @ArlenHouse scheduled for release tomorrow, on May 1st.
Cover painting by the legendary artist Pauline Bewick.
Washing Windows III contains 100 new poems, selected by co-editor Alan Hayes, by women who have not yet published a full collection, with a stunning introductory essay by co-editor Nuala O’Connor.
Yesteryear
‘Yesteryear’ was created in 2019 as a smaller cutdown version of my original book. It showcases each poem accompanied with my artwork.
Hardback cover
30cm x 21cm
46 pages
Visual Anthology
‘Visual Anthology’ was produced in 2019, an equal blend of Artwork and poetry with a few short stories thrown in for good measure..
This was a lovely journey, reminiscing and reflecting on the origins of each painting while also remembering where my inspirations came from in the first place. I invite the reader to step into my intimate world to gain a better insight into the thoughts behind the stories.
Hardback cover
30cm x 21cm
130 pages
All Publications
The John Richardson French Residency Award 2026, Hambly & Hambly Gallery, Enniskillen. (Exhibition catalogue 2026)
Washing Windows V: Irish Women Write Poetry, published by Arlen House. ‘The Red Chair’ selected by Alan Hayes and co-editor Nuala O'Connor. (Poem 2025)
The John Richardson French Residency Award 2025, Hambly & Hambly Gallery, Enniskillen. (Exhibition catalogue 2025)
Bloodroot Exhibition, Hamilton Gallery, Sligo and Pulchri Studio, The Hague, The Netherlands. (Exhibition catalogue 2024)
‘Europe in the Heart of Ireland’, Europa Gallery, Dublin and Hamilton Gallery, Sligo. (Exhibition catalogue 2024)
‘Shades of Whitethorn’ By John Noonan, my painting ‘An Talamh mo Bhaile’ was used as the cover image. (Image 2024)
Washing Windows IV: Irish Women Write Poetry, published by Arlen House. ‘The Red Chair’ selected by Alan Hayes and co-editor Nuala O'Connor. (Poem 2024)
The John Richardson French Residency Award, Shortlisted artists exhibition, Hambly & Hambly Gallery, Co Fermanagh. (Exhibition catalogue 2024)
Get Crafty, Journey Through the Colours of Life by Maria Noonan-McDermott in Association with Creative Ireland. Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit Project (Book 2023)
‘The Colour of Time’ By Una Ni Cheallaigh, my painting, ‘The Seeker’ was used as the cover image. (Image 2023)
Washing Windows III: Irish Women Write Poetry, published by Arlen House. ‘Winter Tapestry' selected by Alan Hayes and co-editor Nuala O'Connor. (Poem 2023)
‘Leitrim A Creative Landscape’, invited artists book by photographer Brian Farrell in collaboration with The Leitrim Design House. (Book 2022)
‘Time-Lapse’ Book. (2022/23/24)
‘St. Brigid’s Well’, Invited artists exhibition, Hamilton Gallery, Sligo. (Exhibition catalogue 2022)
‘A bell in the white morning’ By Kevin McManus, my painting ‘Wild Abandon’ was used as the cover image. (Image 2022)
The John Richardson French Residency Award, Shortlisted artists exhibition, Hambly & Hambly Gallery, Co Fermanagh. (Exhibition catalogue 2022)
'Meditations in Time of Civil War', Invited artists exhibition, Hamilton Gallery, Sligo. (Exhibition catalogue 2021)
'Imagine Beyond', Invited artists exhibition, Hambly & Hambly Gallery, Co Fermanagh. (Exhibition catalogue 2021)
'Imagine Together', Invited artists exhibition, Hambly & Hambly Gallery, Co Fermanagh. (Exhibition catalogue 2020)
Eva Gore Booth, Invited artists exhibition, Hamilton Gallery, Sligo. (Exhibition catalogue 2020)
Crossways Literary Magazine, 'The Meeting Place' (Image 2020)
Among School Children’, Invited artists exhibition, Hamilton Gallery, Sligo. (Exhibition catalogue 2020)
'Among School Children', Invited artists exhibition, Hamilton Gallery, Sligo. (Exhibition catalogue 2020)
'Eva Gore Booth', Invited artists exhibition, Hamilton Gallery, Sligo. (Exhibition catalogue 2020)
‘Arts Unlocked', Group Exhibition, Hambly & Hambly, Co. Fermanagh. (Exhibition catalogue 2020)
Crossways Literary Magazine, 'Eventide' (Image 2019)
'Yesteryear' Maria Noonan-McDermott, condensed book of poetry and art. (2019)
'Visual anthology' Maria Noonan-McDermott, book of art and poetry (2018)
'Beyond the Horizon' Maria Noonan-McDermott, book of art and poetry (2016)