Places to Visit

museum

The National Museum of Ireland (Decorative Arts and History).

Mills

Avoca Handweavers, Wicklow.

Cushendale Mills, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny.

Foxford Woollen Mills, Foxford, Co. Mayo.

Kerry Woollen Mills, Beaufort, Co. Kerry.

Studio Donegal (spinners and handweavers), Donegal.

Studios

If you are interested in visiting a craft studio in Ireland, have a look at the Design & Crafts Council Ireland for information on studio experiences, directions, etc.

If you are in Ireland in August, check out the craft events nationwide on the website of August Craft Month

Museums and Heritage Centres

The National Museum of Ireland (Decorative Arts and History), Dublin.
The National Museum of Ireland (Archaeology), Dublin.
The National Museum of Ireland (Country Life), Mayo.
The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Antrim, Northern Ireland (especially the Flax to Fabric exhibition).
Dun Lewey Heritage Centre, Donegal (especially the Weaver’s Cottage).
The Sheep and Wool (Leenane) Centre, Galway.