Interviewed by Daniel Curtis / photos by Emma O’Brien

Daniel: How long have you lived in the area?
Vincent: About 50 years.

Daniel: What’s a fond memory you have of living here?
Vincent: I was buried alive in 1981.

Daniel: Have you seen this community come back from hard times before?
Vincent: I have seen it with Covid-19. .

Daniel: What are some things that have helped you through lockdown and what brings you joy?
Vincent: Facebook and music.
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Daniel: What does community mean to you? What sort of things are you doing now to stay connected to your community and family?
Vincent: I am part of many clubs/communities in this town, including the men’s club and tidy towns.

Daniel: What message do you want to share for yourself and this community in 10 years time?
Vincent: I think that right now the theatre that’s being built will be a great asset and I think that this coming time will be hard with global warming but I’m happy with my life.

Below is a short story by Daniel- ‘The Man from Ards’. It gives a lovely insight into Vincent’s life.

Pictured below are images from Vincent & Daniel’s shoot with photographer Emma O’Brien.

Vincent Adair