A series of wood sculptures have been attracting the interest of locals and visitors to Bearna Woods on the outskirts of Galway city.
The depictions of birds, animals and people have been carved into the remains of trees that were felled during Storm Eowyn last January.
A significant portion of the woodland area was damaged as a result of the storm force winds that buffeted the west coast earlier this year.
Work has been continuing to clear debris and deal with the volume of trees that were toppled.
In recent weeks, chainsaw sculpture artist Will Fogarty has created a number of eye-catching designs, located along the pathways of the popular amenity.
He was contacted by Galway City Council in the aftermath of the storm to look at ways in which some of the remaining tree stumps could be utilised.
"The place was devastated," he said.
"The first priority for the council was to make it safe for the public by clearing pathways and dealing with overhanging branches."
Mr Fogarty was given a "bit of a free hand" to create what he wanted, but was mindful of local wildlife, when designing the sculptures.
He said the majority of the trees that fell were beech and these were used for the most of the works he created.
As well as depictions of a buzzard, a barn owl and an otter, other sculptures show a "wood spirit" and a fairy house.
A number of benches have also been created to allow people to sit and admire the surroundings.
The Limerick based artist said he uses a mixture of chainsaws, chisels and sanding tools to design and carve his work.
The finished pieces are then treated with a number of coats of decking oil to help preserve them.
It's estimated that more than half of the trees that stood in the woods were damaged by the storm.
Given the success of the sculpture initiative, it is expected that Mr Fogarty may return to the area next year to add to the initial art he has created there.
