‘Amid the trees of County Clare, a living memorial has taken shape: The forest that won’t forget, which has been created in tribute to the women and families affected by the cervical check failures. Joining Kieran to discuss this memorial and why the 221+ group commissioned it is Lyn Fenton, Patient Advocate with 221+ Group and John Conway, Visual Artist and Co-Collaborator on The forest that won’t forget with Fiona Whelan.’
‘The forest that won’t forget in Ennis, Co. Clare is a collaborative artwork in memory and celebration of the women and families directly affected by the CervicalCheck controversy brought into the public domain through the late Vicky Phelan. Lyn Fenton, who had cervical cancer joins Ray with Artist Fiona Whelan.’
Interview with Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus, Clare FM with Artist Fiona Whelan and 221+ member Lyn Fenton.
Printed article in the Clare Echo by Lisa Mullaly
Printed article in Agriland by Maitiú Monaghan
Interview with Artist Fiona Whelan and 221+ member Carla Duggan by Lily de Sylva about The forest that won’t forget, as part of National Tree Week 2025 with Banner Books, Co. Clare.
Article in print in the Clare Champion newspaper
Article in print in the Limerick Leader newspaper,written by Ellie McCarthy.
Artists 'Dr Fiona Whelan and John Conway outline their ongoing collaboration and public artwork funded by the Arts Council and 221+ Patient Support Group.'
Online article at artsandhealth.ie
Panel Discussion with artists John Conway and Fiona Whelan, Ray Ó Foghlú of Hometree and Ceara Martyn of 221+ Patient Support Group and Moderator Sarah Searson, as part of Earth Rising festival of Art and Ecology, 2024.
A unique tribute to the lives and experiences of those impacted by the CervicalCheck scandal has been unveiled: a 16-acre forest in Co Clare. The concept described as a 'living, breathing anti-monument' is an initiative by the 221+ patient support group. It represents women and families affected by past failings in the CervicalCheck screening service.
A living artwork, titled the ‘forest that won’t forget’, has been unveiled in memory of the women and families affected by the past failings of CervicalCheck. The poignant tribute from the 221+ support group is located in Ennis, Co Clare, and celebrates growth, life and enduring resilience.