Craft & Textile Day at Craggaunowen
A day of demonstrations, exhibitions, vendors, and a presentation by eco artist and flax enthusiast Kathy Kirwan. Don’t forget to visit the Fibreshed Ireland stall!
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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!
August 2026
Hands-on flax seed saving workshop
Join us for a full-day hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to effectively save flax seeds for future sowing. Lunch is included!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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