Here are the lace-related events happening around the country, as advertised by the Culture Night website::
History And Lacemaking Demonstration With Youghal Needlepoint Lace Group, Youghal Co. Cork, , 16:00-17:15, an opportunity to see past and present
An Evening Celebrating Youghal Lace, Youghal, co. Cork, 19:00-21:00- Showcasing pieces of Youghal lace, photographs and memorabilia with light refreshments served on the night.
If Lace Could Talk – Lace Stories, Limerick, co Limerick, 18:00-20:30, – a 10 min video running in a loop in the Limerick Museum , presenting the stories behind five lace objects (both traditional and modern) designed to be worn. The video will also premiere on YouTube on Culture Night.
LACE AGUS CEOL, Borris, Co.Carlow – 20:00-23:00 – a brief talk about Borris Lace, accompanied by a display of beautiful samples of the lace, followed by lively entertainment from local traditional musicians.
Limerick Lace And The Laces Of Ireland Project, Headford, co. Galway -20:00 – 22:00 – Gabriela Avram (Friends of Lace Limerick) will introhttps://culturenight.ie/event/limerick-lace-and-the-laces-of-ireland-project/duce the history and heritage of Limerick Lacemaking. After that, she will also outline the project ‘Laces of Ireland – An All Ireland Lace Trail‘.
Heritage in Lace, Cork, co. Cork, 17:00 – 21:00 – Irish Lace exhibition at Nano Nagle Place Museum .
