Prolapsed spinal discs: ‘To anyone else experiencing back pain – don’t sit around, keep moving. And don’t give up’

Painting was suddenly out of the picture for artist Liam O’Neill when severe back pain last year forced him to abandon the big canvases, vibrant colours and sweeping strokes that are his signature style. Perhaps best known for his paintings of the lush landscape and people of his native West Kerry, his big, bold works have been shown in New York, Paris, Dingle and Dublin..