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Ciara Galvin talks to Mayo goldsmith Nigel O’Reilly about joys of jewellery making CHOOSE a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life, according to Confucius. If what he says is true, then Claremorris man Nigel O’Reilly hasn’t ...

08 Nov 2016 at 15:59

Living

In safe hands

LENS OF RECORD Shaw-Smith’s camera captured the skill and authenticity of crafts like weaving, boatbuilding, masonry, carpentry and tailoring in the ’70s and ’80s David Shaw-Smith’s family on his timeless and immeasurable contribution to Ireland’s ...

26 Jan 2021 at 11:00

Local News

Crafty Christmas card workshop to take place in Castlebar

Connacht Textile Crafters are giving you the chance to get creative with them this January. The crafters will be holding a drop-in session where they will share fun, creative, crafty ways to sustainably resume your Christmas cards. The event will ...

12 Jan 2024 at 14:00

Living

CULTURE Féile na Tuaithe celebrates country life

Castlebar keeps it country for Féile na Tuaithe This weekend, May 21-22, Castlebar will be buzzing with country life, as Féile na Tuaithe will be in full swing. The free, fun-filled weekend festival, which takes place in the grounds of National ...

17 May 2011 at 11:10

Living

Claremorris gearing up for folk fest

ON THE LINE-UP Galway singer/songwriter Ultan Conlan. CLAREMORRIS is set to be transformed into a carnival of folk music, street performers and artisan food stalls this weekend, with a jam-packed line-up to keep people entertained for the two ...

16 Jul 2019 at 13:47

Property

INTERVIEW Simple design, super powered

Simple design, super powered Ciara Moynihan Superfolk, based at The Quay, Westport, was last week named recipient of The Design and Crafts Council of Ireland Creative Island Award 2015 at the Showcase craft and design trade expo in Dublin’s ...

27 Jan 2015 at 15:29

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Beat the budget blues at Westport’s Shop ’N Spraoi

Beat the budget blues at Westport’s Shop ’N Spraoi Áine Ryan BUDGET blues will be banished when Westport’s Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag festivities transform the town into a magical winter wonderland next weekend (December 9 to 11). Now in its ...

06 Dec 2011 at 11:22

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Renewed festival flavour at Féile na Tuaithe

Renewed festival flavour at Féile na Tuaithe Áine Ryan IT may be a tad too early in the year for saving the hay, but at Féile na Tuaithe at the National Museum of Ireland – Country Life over the weekend, the seasons merged into a medley ...

27 May 2014 at 12:41

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Suzie scoops RDS National Craft Award

Suzie Sullivan scoops RDS National Craft Award Ciara Galvin ciaragalvin@mayonews.ie Westport-based crafter Suzie Sullivan scooped second prize at this year’s National Craft Competition which was held at the RDS recently. Founded in ...

18 Sept 2012 at 10:12

National News

ALERT: Children's clothing item recalled from Irish shops due to major strangulation risk

An item of children's clothing is being removed from Irish shops due to a risk of strangulation. According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), Traditional Craft Ltd is carrying out a recall on their children's hoodie ...

14 Feb 2024 at 07:36

Property

Sheefry feltmaker fêted

Sullivan’s ‘River Bank Friends’, which won first prize at the RDS Crafts Competition. Pic: Roland Paschoff Sheefry feltmaker fêted Áine Ryan WAY down a winding and narrow road off the road to Drummin, near Westport, there is a ...

27 Aug 2013 at 14:11

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Mayo farmer helping to revive ancient coopering craft to appear on Ear to the Ground

The dying craft of coopering is set to be highlighted on next week's Ear to the Ground. A job as a cooper - a craftsperson who makes wooden barrels - was once one of the most sought after careers in Ireland, with over five ...

21 Jan 2024 at 19:00

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