"I first met Millvina Dean (The baby of the Titanic) at a HMS Titanic Convention in Southampton in 1997 with my children. It was my eldest daughter Therese's fascination with the James Cameron's movie 'Titanic' that brought us there. From the moment we met Millvina, there was an instant friendship. In recent years Millvina asked me to help her write her memoir. With the assistance of Therese we had travelled back and forth from Dublin to Southampton over the past two years, sometimes alone, sometimes together. Sadly, our project was not complete when Millvina passed away.

What we loved about Millvina was her sense of fun and childlike nature. She was an intelligent woman, alert, articulate and fiercely independent. We loved spending time with her for she had a great gift of making people she met feel special and loved. In answer to our question, "What is the secret of your happiness" she answer, "You need only two things. A sense of humour and a kind heart."

By Don Mullan

Nokia Ireland is launching the World's 1st Photographic Exhibition by an Amateur Photographer based entirely on Mobile telephone technology. The Exhibition, by Humanitarian and Author, Don Mullan, entitled, 'A Thousand Reasons for Living', includes world famous landmarks and icons, and will surprise and delight visitors with stunning, moving and humorous images."

For the past two years Don Mullan has been engaged in taking photographs around the world on his Nokia N73 (3.2 megapixel) and Nokia N95 (5 megapixel) mobile phones. He photographed some of the Wonders of the World such as the Great Wall of China and the magnificent statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. He also photographed some of the great icons of the 20th Century in both Sport and Religion including Pele; Gordon Banks, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

His journey took him to Asia, Africa, North and South America, across Europe and the Mediterranean. "I am sure you will be, as I was, surprised at the quality and vividness of the photographs which include projects very close to my heart such as the Pele Little Prince Hospital, Curitiba, Brazil and the building of homes for shack dwellers in South Africa," says Mullan.

What makes this exhibition of special interest is the fact that it is based entirely on the work of an armature photographer. None of the photographs in the exhibition have been enhanced or edited in any way. Oscar nominated film director, Jim Sheridan, described the exhibition as 'Amazing' and has indicated he wishes to see it brought to New York and Los Angeles.

The exhibition had its first showing at Gallery One, 1 Castle Street, Dublin 2, from the 23rd to the 29th April 2009. By popular demand Nokia (Ireland) are considering opening the exhibition at another venue in the near future. Galleries or Libraries, in Ireland or abroad, interested in hosting the exhibition should contact Aoife Byrne, Nokia (Ireland) at the following email address: aoife.byrne@nokia.com

The Exhibition brochure can be viewed by downloading the following PDF file:

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Limited edition prints are available from the exhibition with the proceeds going to various projects, causes and charities close to Mullan's heart. Prints, on Archival Pigment Print paper are available in two sizes: A3 (297X420mm) @ €150 (with frame) and A2 (420X594mm) @ €200 (with frame), plus delivery. Without frame please deduct €50.

To order prints please email aoife.byrne@nokia.com with details of:

-Name and number of photo
-With/without frame
-Size A2/A3
-Collection or courier
-Address for delivery
-Contact details

We will organise payment over the phone.