Headford Lace Project - We send our best wishes to our skilled tutors Dolores Dempsey and Jackie Magnin who sadly couldn't be with us for workshops this weekend in Headford and we look forward to their return as soon as possible. Our HLP team stepped in to welcome both new beginners and improvers and guide them through a variety of bobbin lace projects. It's always a thrill to see lacemaking alive and well in Headford! Thanks to Galway and Roscommon ETB for funding support and to the staff at Anglers Rest Hotel for making us feel so at home.

 

Headford Lace Project - We are delighted to welcome Dolores Dempsey back to Headford, from Mountmellick, Co. Laois this June. Dolores has over 40 years of experience teaching, designing and creating unique pieces of Mountmellick Embroidery. Mountmellick

 

Headford Lace Project - The exhibition 'Molly St George: Lacemaking and Irish Traditional Music' was launched at The McClay Library, Queen’s University Belfast on June 2 and runs until August 31. It brings together material from Headford Lace Project and the Bunting Collection held in QUB. For more information see Molly St George: Lacemaking and Irish Traditional Music

 

Headford Lace Project - The exhibition 'Molly St George: Lacemaking and Irish Traditional Music' was launched at The McClay Library, Queen’s University Belfast on June 2 and runs until August 31. It brings together material from Headford Lace Project and the Bunting Collection held in QUB. For more information see Molly St George: Lacemaking and Irish Traditional Music

 

Headford Lace Project - We kicked off our 10th year with a wonderful evening featuring an inspiring talk by Elena Kanagy-Loux, “Making Lace in New York City.” It was fantastic to see such a great turnout, enjoy plenty of lively conversation, and most importantly begin a lovely new connection with the Brooklyn Lace Guild

 

Headford Lace Project - We're kicking off our 2026 programme with some exciting events in March. Take a look at the poster attached and get in touch to book your place!

 

Headford Lace Project - We paid a visit to the Corrib Lace Makers exhibition in Furbo, Co. Galway today. Such beautiful work and the exhibition was so well done!

 

Headford Lace Project - Committee member Ger Henry Hassett had a wonderful time with our friends in Borris Lacemakers at their 'Lace on the Village Green' event. How beautiful it all looks

 

Headford Lace Project - Today's masterclass with Mary Elizabeth Barron offered a variety of patterns to suit all improver levels. Some used recycled plastic and some used cord recycled from #Cyclogenesis

 

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