Wiring the Brain Conference in Adare

"The Gods have descended among us!" was how one delegate described the speaker line up at the Wiring the Brain conference that I recently photographed at Adare Manor, in County Limerick.

The conference brought together top genetics and neuroscience researchers from all over the world, to examine how the human brain is wired. 

One of the most important aspects of this conference, was to bring together specialists from differing disciplines, who would never normally have the opportunity to meet in a social setting, to discuss different approaches to solving similar problems.

Another great success of the conference was the location at Adare Manor, which proved to be a very special backdrop in the glorious late spring sunshine.

The rare Irish sun even allowed the delegates to study their programmes on the banks of the Maguire River between sessions.

The Minstrel's Gallery in the manor house proved an ideal setting for the conference sessions and when transformed back to its stunning 19th century self, provided an ideal backdrop for the gala dinner on the final night. The staff at Adare Manor were superb and conference organisers, Keynote PCO ensured that the conference was a success.

As a photographer, it was a real pleasure to record the event. It is quite humbling to be in the presence of so many brilliant minds and I'd like to thank Wiring the Brain chairman, Dr. Kevin Mitchell from Trinity College in Dublin, and all the delegates for their co operation in helping me do my job.

Nice people, beautiful location and great weather, sometimes I get to appreciate just how lucky I am to be a photographer and doing a job I love!