Born in Co Carlow in 1948, Rose Rathdonnell attended Millfield School (Somerset, England), before working in London and Europe in fashion and design. Moving to Spain in 1977, Rose started training and working with two sculptors, primarily carving in a variety of stone and marble. During the 1980's she also made many return trips to Ireland for commissions. In 1991, Rose returned to Ireland permanently - firstly to near Bray, Co Wicklow and then home to Lisnavagh in north Co. Carlow.

Find out more about Rose Rathdonnell at www.lisnavagh.com/sculpture.