Joanne Dougherty Art

02/01/2026

We've finally made it this far!
6 stone/38 kg gone!
I can't quite believe it.
So much work, doubting myself at times, so much growth, personally. Risk taking, pushing myself out of my comfort zone again and again.
I've met so many amazing people on this journey, many of which have helped me in so many ways.
So incredibly thankful.
Excited for life, for what I'm able to achieve that I never before thought possible.
Delighted to have entered this year, with zero regrets from lack of action in the past year.
2025 seen my first ever half marathon AND my 40th b'day.
2026 will see me get faster, leaner, stronger, healthier and opening myself up to so many more new possibilities.

02/02/2025

1 WHOLE YEAR since I ran for the 1st time really, since I was a child! I went to parkrun for the first time, intending to walk, but, tried running a little as was walking fast and could see others running slowly enough that I was almost going the same speed. I remember looking at them and thinking....I could maybe do that, I will try a wee bit. A wee bit increased and I walked and ran my way around the parkrun route, until I was running more than I was walking. Then, I seen a c25k programme, signed up and the rest is history. Tomorrow, I'm running around 13k/8ish miles, with the view to running my first 10 mile race in April, with a few 10k races booked for match and June. Love the parkrun community at Valley parkrun, Newtownabbey and so thankful for the warm welcome that made me keep coming back. The team that organise and volunteer every single week, come rain or shine, provide such a brilliant service to our community, allowing people with all abilities to complete a 5k route every week.
If I can run, anyone can.
Thanks for all the support and encouragement from everyone. If you fancy trying running out and don't know where to start, send me a pm. I'll be happy to point you in all the right directions. ☺️
Mairead O'Hare Oonagh O'Flaherty

05/01/2025

If like me, you love the idea of Christmas and new year, but, struggle with expectations, general busyness and lack of routine, then, also like me, you will be so happy that tomorrow marks the start of a new term/season, meaning back to routine, lowered expectations and normalcy. 2024 was an amazing year for me, for fitness, personal growth and home education for my two children. Time left in my days, to create has slowly been deminishing, and exercise has replaced the dopamine rush I used to get from creating. I miss it though, it's a different feeling of accomplishment.
In 2025 I really look forward to carving out time to be creative again, but, need to have a long think about the future of Nay To Grey as an artist, selling work. The market is flooded with talented creatives and finding a place in that market is becoming impossible. This isn't bowing out, it's a, collaborate and listen moment. They say the definition of insanity is to repeat the same act and expect different results. So, a new approach is needed.
Here's to 2025, to new beginnings, fresh approaches, a return to routine and challenging ourselves.

26/11/2024

I will be at this market tomorrow evening 4-8pm at Mallusk Enterprise Park. Goody bags are given out to the first 100 visitors. 😁


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23/11/2024

All set up at Mossley Mill Christmas Fair, here 10am to 4pm. 😁

17/10/2024

This Digital Drawings & Illustrations item is sold by NaytoGrey. Ships from United States. Listed on Oct 17, 2024

02/10/2024

In the search for some seasonal accessories?
Heading out trick or treating with the kids - Pumpkin earrings
Going to see fireworks with the family- Ghost pin badge
Meeting up with friends to go to autumn markets- Pumpkin pin badge
See these and lots of other wee items, such as toadstool pendant necklaces, pumpkin picture holders, toadstool stash jars, prints, originals and lots more here....
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1803872871/orange-pumpkin-dangle-earrings

03/09/2024

Last October I did a thing....

60 seconds · Clipped by Joanne Dougherty · Original video "A Table for Four - Episode 5: Let's Rag Rug!" by NVTV Belfast

10/08/2024

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