Limerick Lace is an initiative focusing on the past, present and future of this famous lace; a collaboration between @LimerickMuseum and Friends of Lace

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The Knitting & Stitching Show launches in Belfast at the TEC, from 7-10 November 2024–bringing together a combination of quality craft exhibitors,workshops, demonstrations, inspiring textile galleries and more!Use code GOIL24 to save £2* at checkout! #K&S2024
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We now have a full all-island list of lace-related #AugustCraftMonth and #HeritageWeek events on the #LacesofIreland website. Our project is supported by @creativeirl and @LimerickArts #CreativeCommunities lacesofireland.ie/august-cra…

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We have a busy #AugustCraftMonth and #HeritageWeek:
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Today, Friends of lace Limerick set up a lace exhibition in the window of the Bank of Ireland on O'Connell St. in Limerick! Thanks a million to @bankofireland for hosting us! Go check it out when you are passing by!
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The Amazing Lace Symposium programme is now online and tickets are on sale! 23 March, Absolute Hotel Limerick! Check our website for details!#Limericklace
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There are now 10 videos in the #LacesOfIreland #HeritageWeek2023 series - you can watch them all here: youtube.com/@LacesofIreland #AugustCraftMonth2023
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Also, check our new video material on #LacesofIreland: heritageweek.ie/projects/lac…

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Does your family have any lace hidden away? A family heirloom, or something you have acquired at some point that you wonder about. Bring it in, and we'll advise you how to mind it! #HeritageWeek2023 heritageweek.ie/event-listin…

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Always wanted to know how Limerick lace is made? Here's your chance to learn! #heritageweek2023 heritageweek.ie/event-listin…

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Come join us for a talk by Dr. Matthew Potter on an important lace collection #heritageweek2023 heritageweek.ie/event-listin…

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An extremely important archive of digital resources related to lace, including several articles on Irish laces: cs.arizona.edu/patterns/weav…

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And a reminder that our get-together is happening this Saturday!
We are organising a Lacemakers Get-Together on Saturday, 5 November, at Fablab Limerick in UL City Campus (former Dunnes building). Come along for a chat, a cuppa, lace demonstrations and a lace book exchange!
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We are organising a Lacemakers Get-Together on Saturday, 5 November, at Fablab Limerick in UL City Campus (former Dunnes building). Come along for a chat, a cuppa, lace demonstrations and a lace book exchange!
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Limerick Lace retweeted
Interested in learning bobbin lace in a supportive environment with an excellent tutor? Join us in Headford Co. Galway on the weekend of 24 September for our beginners class! #lacemaking #bobbinlace
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A lacemaker at work using a big frame more than 70 years ago!
Lacemaking in #Limerick. Irish Independent, 2 September 1950.
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This is the book we mentioned: omahonys.ie/r_prod_info.php?…