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    Úna Bhán Tourism and Crafts invite you to explore this treasure trove of locally produced crafts, homeware, fashion, jewellery, artisan food products, local interest nooks, CDs, souvenirs, children’s toys and games. The craft shop proudly supports over 100 local producers and artists and also sells works all over the world through its online shop. The shop pays special

    Ethel Kelly’s workshop is located on the site of a famous Irish Claypipe factory in the village of Knockcroghery in County Roscommon. Knockcroghery is renowned for almost 300 years for the production of clay pipes or dúidíns. By the late 1800’s virtually the entire village was involved in the manufacture of the pipes which were distributed extensively throughout

    Paddy Smyth, owner of Smyth Handmade Knives, worked for a number of years as a chef and a trained butcher. Having a keen interest in hunting, fishing and camping, he has used knives for most of his life. With this true understanding, Paddy has honed his skills as a knife maker through sheer interest and passion for the

    Siobhan Cox Carlos is a well known abstract painter and renowned colourist. Trained as a fine art painter, Siobhan started painting on silks two years ago in the United States. Siobhan has now developed a unique brand of hand painted silk scarves, inspired by Ireland’s beautiful landscape and her love of Celtic mythology. Siobhan works from her gallery

    Naomh Padraig is in business over 20 years and specialises in the traditional craft of basket making from both rush and willow. It is a registered member of the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland. Naomh Padraig, translated from the Irish language, means St. Patrick. Patricia O’Flaherty is also a qualified craft teacher and trainer and teaches her

    As her business name suggests Michelle Fallon makes a range of home and fashion accessories in the form of personalised textile, cushions, dolls and teddy bears. She teaches creative workshops from her cottage for adults and runs very popular Children’s Sewing Camps during school holidays. Michelle has a wealth of experience in all areas of craft. She has

    Franziska Lienberger was born in Switzerland and now lives in the heart of Roscommon where she runs her family business Irish Felt Fairies. Franziska completed an apprenticeship and worked with leather as a professional saddler for several years. After travelling extensively, she settled in Ireland in 1993 and began wet felting over 12 years ago. She creates enchanting

    Frances Crowe is an artist, educator and tapestry weaver. At her studio close to Roscommon Town, she designs and weaves large and small scale wall hangings for exhibition and commission. Using the French Goblin method of discontinuous lines she spends several weeks in the production of one piece. Passionate about teaching Frances runs workshops and courses in her

    Bespoke Millinery in the heart of Ireland, experience the traditional craft of millinery, visit Wendy Louise in her rural Studio. Wendy has been creating hats since 2004 using vintage and modern hat blocks with skills handed down from her Grandparents. Book a visit, wonder at the process of millinery, see at first-hand the fabrics and the process of

    Thomas Lynam is a bespoke potter and ceramic artist who makes vivid pieces of functional and decorative ware. His gallery and shop feature an onsite working pottery so visitors can see the full range of pottery skills when they call. Thomas has developed a range of high fired stoneware glazes that enhance his carving. The forms he creates

    Patricia Cox is an Irish Knitwear Designer living in Longford, where she enjoys experimenting with texture, pattern and repetition. Aran knitting and lace work are Patricia’s passions and often she will incorporate both into a design. Patricia designs contemporary pieces with a nostalgic and feminine feel. Her work is stylish, wearable and adaptable. She uses techniques learned from

    Father and son Kevin and Michael Casey are master craftsmen in the art of bog oak sculpture. Their wood, often centuries old, is taken from local bogs, stored and naturally dried for several years, before it is ready to be worked. This wood is revived and transformed into beautiful abstract or symbolic shapes. The visitor studio and workshop

    Explore, be inspired, create with Creative Ardagh. Based in Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre, this enchanting craft shop stocks local arts, crafts and publications, including ceramics, handmade soaps, crochet and jewellery from around the region. It is also home to a fascinating heritage exhibition tracing history from the ancient legend of Midir and Etain through Early Christian period

    The Solas Art Gallery is an artist-led, not for profit gallery space based in Ballinamore, County Leitrim. It is an initiative between Leitrim County Council Arts Office and the Ballinamore Community Arts Group. The Gallery promote the arts within the wider community, making exhibition space accessible to artists, both full time and part time. As a community-led gallery

    The Dock is housed in a beautiful 19th century Courthouse building, overlooking the majestic River Shannon in Carrick-on-Shannon. It offers the best of contemporary art, music, theatre in beautiful gallery spaces and a bespoke performance space. The Dock presents a year-round programme spanning visual art, theatre, music, dance, comedy and performance art and is augmented by an arts

    The Betty Studio is based at ‘the old bicycle shop’ formerly ‘Sonny Barrons’ on Church Street, Drumshanbo County Leitrim. Drumshanbo is a super bustling heritage village, full of independent shops, tea rooms, cafes, start-up business and a vibrant community. Angi Dixon is the proprietor of The Betty Studio which offers customers design led gifts created by independent Irish

    The New Ballagh Centre is housed in an old Church of Ireland chapel which has been transformed into a multi- purpose community resource centre and home to Celtic Flame Candles A range of locally produced craft products are available for sale in the centre and craft classes are available for visitors. The Celtic Flames Candles range come in

    Majella McAuley is the creative entrepreneur behind Natural Ireland and The Soap Box. The business has grown out of Majella’s interest in natural skincare & a belief that the more natural the product, the more beneficial it is to our skin. The skincare products include a full range of handcrafted cold process soaps and a range of handmade

  Lichen Ceramics is based at the Leitrim Sculpture Centre where Bairbre Kennedy creates unique hand thrown stoneware pottery, as well as more whimsical pieces designed to bring a smile to your face. Inspired by the dramatic serenity of the lush landscape of County Leitrim she creates colourful and light pottery bringing a hint of opulence to functional pottery. Bairbre

    Situated in the North Leitrim within a rich and diverse rural landscape, the Leitrim Sculpture Centre (LSC) provides one of the most comprehensive visual arts resources in Ireland. Its programme includes exhibitions, artists residencies, workshops, training, research, masterclasses, talks, symposia and additional projects that explore the local landscape and alternative and sustainable models of arts practice through trans-local