Connecting Makers in our Community - Textile Weaving Workshops in Donegal Castle

Donegal Castle, Co. Donegal
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22 - 23 August 2025
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In celebration of both National Heritage Week and Donegal Town's 550th anniversary, Donegal Castle is hosting a week of crafts - connecting local makers in our community. Errigal Handweaver, Siobhán Ní Ghallchóir will be on site in Donegal Castle demonstrating the art of handweaving the 21st-23rd of August. She will also conduct two 60 minute weaving workshops suitable for a child and accompanying adult or individual. This is an opportunity to learn about basic weaving and yarn processing. Participants will make a small woven coaster(s)- 8cmx8cm - to take home. There are 8 spaces per workshop. One child and their adult is one space. Suitable for children 8+. Booking is essential. To book please email emma.timoney@opw.ie

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Donegal Castle, Co. Donegal

54.6547616, -8.110522

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