Ferriters, Feirtéars, Ferreters and Farritors alike will once again to awaken centuries of shared heritage, in the stunning Dingle Peninsula and Ballyferriter.
2015 Gathering
Know Your Ancestors
Patricia Clare Ferriter
b. April 25, 1909
d. December 31, 1994
Patricia Clare Ferriter was born on April 25, 1909, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to John Ferriter and Katherine McNertney. She began painting as a child when she was in bed for a full year with an illness. In the late 1920s, Clare attended the Massachusetts School of Fine Arts. From 1931-1933 she lived in the Philippines, where her father was stationed as an Army captain. Part of the time she worked worked as an illustrator for The Manila Times, an English-language newspaper. It was at this job that she dropped her first name and from then on used the name "Clare Ferriter" exclusively. She... Read More
Recent Posts from Our Blog
“Inspiration” Series
The post below is from Robin Baldwin, of Creative Freedom. My "Inspiration Series" of paintings is definitely a personal favorite. This is a collection of portraits to honor the public figures that have most influenced and shaped the way I think about life, social issues and love. The series includes portraits of Musician/Singer India Arie,... Read More
Featured Artist: Morgan Ferriter
Biography Born in Dublin 1971, Morgan Ferriter was raised in Donegal in the Northwest of Ireland, where he lives and works today. The subjects of his paintings are the Irish landscape, and street scenes of Galway City. He has also painted extensively in Canada and has exhibited there since 2002. Morgan is also a keen... Read More
Featured Artist: Robin Baldwin
The following is a message from Robin Baldwin, who will be one of our featured artists at the Ferriter Art Exhibition during our 2012 Gathering in Dingle, Ireland. Hello Family! My Ferriter roots begin with my beloved maternal grandmother, Maxine Ferriter. She always proudly told us stories about her travels to Ireland and instilled a... Read More
About this Site
This website is dedicated to exploring the legacy of Pierce Ferriter, the warrior poet of Irish lore. As Ferriters, Feirtears, Farritors and Ferreters, we are proud to share this heritage, hailing from one of the most beautiful places in the world, and the westernmost point in Europe, the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland.
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