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Behind Every Face, There’s Another Discovery.

Susan Callery

Susan, a native of Dingle, has run The Greenlane Gallery in Dingle town since 1992 and also runs Dingle Horse Riding for horse riding holidays and treks on the Dingle Peninsula.

What was the most favourite fairy tale growing up?

Jack & the beanstalk

What is something that most people learn only after it’s too late?

Confidence 

Which of your personality traits has been the most useful?

Exuberance 

If you could write one new law that everyone had to obey, what law would you create?

Expectation 

What do you usually follow when making decisions, your head or your heart?

Heart

What always makes you smile?

Vibrancy 

What movie can you watch over and over again?

Chocolat 

What makes you feel young?

Nature

If you could ask your pet three questions what would they be?

How do we smell? Are we genuine? Can we be trusted? 

If I asked you at 5 what you wanted to be when you grow up what would you say?

A lover of nature and art.

What’s the favourite part of your job?

Nature and art

What is the first thing that you notice about a person?

Their energy

For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

Peace, harmony, health, love and community. 

If you could write one new law that everyone had to obey, what law would you create?

Respect for nature. 

You can visit the The Greenlane Gallery on the Holy Ground in Dingle, or take a horse ride on the Dingle Peninsula the next time you stay at Pax House.  You can also visit Susan’s website at www.greenlanegallery.com and www.dinglehorseriding.com.

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