Dublin: Both the largest city and capital of Ireland
Dublin has hundreds of historic buildings including Dublin Castle which was the seat of government in Ireland until 1922, and the imposing Christchurch Cathedral which was founded around 1028. The Temple Bar area boasts a dazzling choice of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops to suit all tastes and pockets, all within easy walking distance of many interesting cultural centres and galleries.
The Constant Knitter: Named one of the “Best Shops in Ireland” by The Irish Times and its readers, this shop is a mecca for knitting, crochet and craft aficionados.
The shop stocks Irish brands such as Studio Donegal and Cushendale, indie dyers, Ellie and Ada, The Fibre Kitchen and Green Elephant Yarns. They also stock some wonderful brands such as Schoppel-Wolle, West Yorkshire Spinners, Adriafil, Rial Filati, Katia and Rico. We often bring knitting groups there for classes, demonstrations or trunk shows.
The Ulster American folk park is a living history, they have spinning & weaving cottages and do demonstrations on traditional techniques
The Ulster American Folk Park recreates a time when local crafts and trades people played a vital part in manufacturing and delivering the goods and services that were needed. Costumed visitor guides relate tales of everyday life and customs while demonstrating traditional crafts and skills such as spinning, basket making, printing, quilting, blacksmithing, open hearth cooking and corn craft.
County Donegal is a largely Irish-speaking area bordering the Atlantic Ocean in northwest Ireland.
Donegal is famed for its castles, rugged coastline and mountains such as the majestic Mount Errigal which measures 749 meters. Donegal has a rugged coastline and several natural sea loughs. Its Slieve League cliffs are amongst the highest in Europe, and Donegal is home to Malin Head, the most northerly point on the island of Ireland.
Knitting Workshop with Edel MacBride of Knitfield
An established designer and knitter Edel MacBride brings a love of textile, craft and a deep connection to cultural tradition to her collections. Edel is passionate about wool, especially local and Irish spun products. She produces patterns and runs inspirational skills workshops under her brand KNITFIELD
Studio Donegal is an iconic spinning & hand weaving business in the scenic, Gaeltacht village of Kilcar, Co. Donegal
Visitors are invited to go through the mill and watch the weaving process unfold, from blending colours of fleece to watching the Victorian spinning mule in action to preparing the warp threads for the weavers and watching the weavers skilfully weave their beautiful tweeds.
Glencolmcille: At Glencolmcille reconstructed cottages show what life was once like for the people here.
When you visit the Folk Village, you will experience a genuine Irish welcome with the cottages offering an authentic glimpse into rural Ireland during 1700’s 1800’s and 1900’s. St. Brigid's Cross/Tapestry/ knitting craft workshops and traditional music and Irish culture events are also held here.
The Museum of Country Life is located in Turlough County Mayo in Ireland
The museum exhibits the way of life of rural Irish people between 1850 and 1950. There are exhibitions about the home, the natural environment, trades and crafts, communities, and working on the land and water. Of particular interest to our knitting tour groups are the exhibitions on traditional clothing and how they were made in the home.
Galway, a waterfront city on Ireland’s western coast, is located where the River Corrib meets the Wild Atlantic Ocean.
The city’s core is the 18th-century Eyre Square, a popular meeting place encircled by many excellent restaurants and pubs offering some of the best traditional Irish music. Galway is a hub for creativity and you will find craft shops of all shapes and sizes that line its cobbled walkways.
Basket Making Demonstration with Ciaran Hogan
Ciaran is a basket maker working from the Spiddal craft village. Following in his father’s footsteps he specialise in really strong willow baskets. The baskets he makes vary from large turf baskets to small bread baskets and everything in-between like shopping baskets, cradles, and Linen baskets.
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