Look, we're not here to mince words. It's 2025 and Donegal's women footballers are still getting the scraps from the table while the lads feast on prime facilities, funding, and attention. Same sport. Same passion. Half the respect. Kick OFF is calling time on the tired excuses. Equal fields, equal funding, equal fanfare - because talent doesn't come with gender restrictions. Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Equal. Join us in kicking inequality into touch. Because tomorrow's too bloody late.
For my Interactions topic, I decided to explore the hidden language of ants – nature's supreme collaborators. These tiny architects have built empires that outlasted dinosaurs through a communication system as sophisticated as it is invisible. Through careful research and deliberate design choices, my book visually translates the chemical whispers, tactile conversations, and vibrational messages that flow through colonies into an accessible visual journey. Each page mirrors the communication method being explored – chemical trails become flowing typographic paths, antennae touches transform into tactile print elements, and colony decisions manifest as visual networks across spreads. By making entomological concepts visually tangible, I've created a gateway for readers of all backgrounds to discover the remarkable social architecture happening just beneath their feet. In a world increasingly disconnected from nature, this project reminds us that some of Earth's most successful societies have been communicating effectively for millions of years – without saying a single word.
