Fodhla Gallagher is a third-year Writing and Literature student of ATU Sligo. An aspiring novelist and poet, born and bred on the northwest coast of Ireland, her writing is inspired by the land and the stories that come from it; those with an edge of magic always winning her over. With past experience in stage management, Fodhla is the key to keeping all things Scrimshaw on track.

Since watching The Odyssey (2026), Jonathan aims to implement his love for film and literature into Scrimshaw Vol. VI. A third-year Writing and Literature student of ATU Sligo, his work is often inspired by the world around him, the world within him, and the many filmmakers, writers, and artists who influence him. 

A third-year Writing and Literature student of ATU Sligo, Shauna Mc Donnell has an interest in all forms of literature and writing, but is most passionate about non-fiction and political writings. She grew up heavily involved in the arts community, and wants to use this background to get Scrimshaw in the hands of as many people as possibe. Her enthusiam and unfiltered outlook, will hopefully keep the team grounded when things get hectic.

Veronica Baird, a third-year Writing and Literature student of ATU Sligo, has a passion for prose, poetry, and creative expression. An aspiring novelist, her love of music serves as a source of inspiration for her writing. This year, she is one of the editors of Scrimshaw Vol. VI, overseeing fiction submissions and helping bring emerging literary voices to the page.

Raised under bare Benbulben’s head, Hugh Kisby’s writing takes great inspiration from Sligo’s beautiful landscapes and wild surf. A third-year Writing and Literature student of ATU Sligo, Hugh is an aspiring novelist and ambitious poet with his work often reflecting social issues at home and abroad.

Kate is a third-year Writing and Literature student of ATU Sligo. She’s a lover of silly and absurd literature and television as well as the boring, technical jargon of poetry analysis. Though originally from Cork, she’s been welcomed into Sligo’s lively creative community which she’s excited to contribute to as an editor for Scrimshaw Vol. VI!

Lucy Lambe is a third-year Writing and Literature student of ATU Sligo. An aspiring journalist with a focus on culture and the arts, she hopes to bring this to the PR team, where she will act as Shauna’s right-hand man for all things marketing. A Sligo native and a typical townie, Lucy was voted runner-up for this year’s ‘personality hire’ - though she takes the crown for the most orange member of the team.