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Dublin and Tunisian Crochet! Explore Ireland's Capital and discover the beauty of Tunisian Crochet with Aoibhe Ni!

Welcome to Dublin City, Ireland's capital! It is located on Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of County Dublin. Founded as a Viking settlement, Dublin has been of major importance since medieval times. It is packed with landmarks, visitor attractions and fabulous historic pubs, bars and great dining! It is also the location for one of Ireland's premier knitting stores!

In Dublin you have the chance to be inspired by the charm and beauty of Tunisian Crochet with talented designer Aoibhe Ni.

Ring of Kerry and Kenmare Lace! Enjoy the magic of the Ring of Kerry and the intricacy of Kenmare Lace!

Starting from Killarney, the Ring of Kerry heads around the Iveragh Peninsula and passes through some of Ireland's prettiest villages and stunning vistas. Key stops include the colourful villages of Kenmare and Sneem, Cahersiveen and Killorglin, home of the world famous Puck Fair! Popular landmarks include Muckross House and Gardens in Killarney, Visit Derrynane House, home of The Liberator, Daniel O'Connell. Just south of Killarney, Ross Castle, Lough Leane, and the panoramic viewpoint of Ladies View are all located within Killarney National Park,. Stop in the beautiful town of Kenmare and visit the ladies of Kenmare Lace to discover the secret of this centuries old craft.

4 Days and Nights of Knitting with Carol Feller of Stolen Stitches at Parknasilla Resort! Advance your Cable Knitting skills in tranquil surroundings!

On this retreat you will be knitting a hat and mitt set with Carol that will help you advance your cabled knitting skills. She will work through different ways of working cables, working in the round and fixing mistakes. You’ll get a very special yarn that is spun for Carol in Ireland and is wonderful to knit with.
In addition to this Carol will take you on a virtual tour of the Irish mills, introducing you to different cable types and Irish yarn.

Four nights in the fabulous Parknasilla Resort! Knit, Dine, Enjoy and Relax

Luxurious Parknasilla Resort is wrapped around a stately manor house within 500 acres on the world famous Ring of Kerry - part of the Wild Atlantic Way. The wonderful team in this County Kerry location embrace the true meaning of Irish hospitality and over the past 128 years have been welcoming presidents, writers, actors and poets again and again!

During your time here, we will indulge you in chocolate and whiskey tasting, delight you with Irish music and dancing and tantalise your taste buds with a myriad of dining opportunities!

Lyrath Estate and Kilkenny Five Star Luxury in the medieval heart of Ireland

A warm welcome awaits at the former 17th century manor house estate, now wrapped in contemporary excellence. Enjoy first class facilities along with bright and airy knitting spaces, great food and lots of relaxation!

Zwartbles of Ireland and Cushendale Woollen Mills Sheep and Yarn - from fleece to fibre!

Meet Suzanna Crampton of Zwartbles Ireland and her fabulous rare breed of sheep! Zwartbles are gorgeous with shades of black and chocolate brown, contrasted by a beautiful white face and little white socks! Fleeces are used for wonderful blankets and the farm itself is a sustainable wonderland!

From here, visit Cushendale Woollen mill, run by the same family for almost 250 years! Their yarn collection is highly sought after and was used for the sweaters worn by Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in The Banshees of Inisheerin. They are also renowned for their quality weaving of blankets and use of sustainable, 100% Irish Wool!

Newbridge Silverware Visitor Centre and the Museum of Style Icons Exclusive shopping discounts and a chance to lay eyes on iconic star clothing of from Audrey Hepburn to Princess Diana!

Newbridge Silverware design and create an incredible collection of jewellery, home and gift offerings with a unparalleled history of craftsmanship and experience, mixed with a fresh, contemporary design aspect. The flagship visitor centre in County Kildare showcases the very best of their range and many exclusive collections, made right on location by the talented design and crafting team!

The Museum of Style Icons exhibits fashion collections and artefacts belonging to some of the greatest style icons of modern times. These include Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Princess Grace, Princess Diana, the Beatles and many more!

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