Fibreshed Ireland

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November 2025
June 2026

Farming for Nature Festival

A practical farmer-led event! Join farmers sharing what’s working for their farm & their pocket. Two days of shared values, practical learning, and a love for farming and nature. Visit the Fibreshed Ireland stall on Tuesday!
22 - 23 Jun
9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Ballykilcavan Brewery
Kylebeg, Stradbally, Co. Laois, R32 Y0PK
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
October 2026

Textile Takeover

Shop vintage, learn repair skills, and discover the future of sustainable textiles at Textile Takeover! One-to-one repair advice, workshops, demonstrations, talks, and a pop-up charity shop. Our co-director Malú Colorín will present her ‘Textiles for Liberation’ talk.
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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