Fibreshed Ireland

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July 2026

Archipelago Festival of Colour

An immersive weekend celebration of all things natural colour! This intimate festival is dedicated entirely to natural dyes, pigments, and inks, honouring the Land that provides them. Workshops, talks, community indigo vat, fireside chats, stories & more!
25 - 26 Jul
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Willow & Lore
15A Craigdunloof Rd, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, BT43 6RQ
August 2026

Gansey knitting workshop

Join knitter Jean Long for a special workshop on Oileán Chléire, exploring knitting in the gansey style. This is a fun and creative workshop suitable for anybody with basic knitting skills: knit, purl, cast on and cast off. All materials will be provided.
18 Aug
12:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mara Farm
Oileán Chléire, Co. Cork

The Flax Meitheal Harvest Celebration 2026

Join us to learn about the past of linen production on this island, the present solutions & challenges, and help shape a regenerative, equitable and joyful flaxen future! The format of the event is a combination of a conference, workshop, and flax harvesting party – it’s a meitheal after all!
22 - 23 Aug
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
An Creagán
186 Barony Rd, Creggan, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, BT79 9AB
October 2026

Textile Takeover

Join us to learn about the past of linen production on this island, the present solutions & challenges, and help shape a regenerative, equitable and joyful flaxen future! The format of the event is a combination of a conference, workshop, and flax harvesting party – it’s a meitheal after all!
10 - 11 Oct
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ulster Folk Museum
153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, Co. Down, BT18 0EU

Midlands Fibre Festival

A vibrant celebration of yarn, fibreworks, craftsmanship, and community. Join us in the heart of Ireland for an unforgettable gathering of artisanal makers this October. Visit the Fibreshed Ireland stall! €1 from each ticket goes towards Woolstore’s Mill Fund.
11 Oct
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone
Northgate St, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 A8X9
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