Maura Corr

Sections

Childhood and Early Life

This section of the exhibit is  concerned with Maura's recollections of her childhood and early life. She remembers life growing up in Dublin in a family of ten children in the 1940s.

Adolescence and Early Adulthood

The life stories, images and documents displayed in this section of the exhibit are concerned with Maura's memories of her adolescence and early life. She recalls her teen and early adult years both in school and working as a clerical officer. She remembers the great sense of freedom she experienced when she left school at 16 and commenced working on the outskirts of the city.

Marriage and Family

This section of the exhibit displays the life stories, images and documents of Maura which describe her marriage and family life. She recollects her wedding day and remembers becoming a mother. She describes this period of her life as a very happy time, she benefited from opportunities to explore her interests including painting and creative writing.

Retirement

In this section of the exhibit Maura shares insights into her retirement and the many creative activities she enjoys. She notes that she has a very active retirement and her images display the many creative interests she has.

Reflections

In this section of the exhibit Maura reflects on the various stages and achievements of her life and the values she holds dear.