As part of the Laces of Ireland project, Limerick Museum announces a dedicated lace exhibition titled: “A Tribute in Thread: Limerick Museum exhibition: “A Tribute in Thread: Limerick’s Forgotten Lacemakers”.
The exhibition will run from Tuesday, 5th of August until Saturday 30th of August, at the Limerick Museum on Henry Street.
More details following soon!
This exhibition is one of the three major exhibitions organised as part of the Laces of Ireland project. The project is funded by Creative Ireland’s Creative Communities on a Shared Island Scheme, and Limerick City and County Council through Creative Ireland Limerick.
As part of the Laces of Ireland project, Cork Public Museum announces a dedicated lace exhibition titled: “Cork’s Lace Heritage and Beyond: The Story of a Living Tradition”.
The exhibition will open on the 14th of August, and will remain open until the 20th of December 2025.
This exhibition explores the story of lace in Cork and beyond— a tradition rooted in skill, creativity, and community. From delicate patterns to enduring legacies, visitors are invited to discover how lace connects the past with the present.
Cork Public Museum is operated by Cork City Council and welcomes all visitors to enjoy its exhibitions and collections in the beautiful surroundings of Fitzgerald Park.
This project has been made possible through the Creative Communities on a Shared Island Scheme, supported by Creative Ireland and Limerick City and County Council.
After many months of working closely with the Armagh County Museum, the South Armagh Lace Collective are delighted to invite you to the opening of the ‘Lace & Legacy’ exhibition which will take place on Saturday 5th July at 11.30
This is the first of three exhibitions scheduled to take place across the island this summer as part of the Laces of Ireland Project which is funded by Creative Ireland’s Creative Communities on a shared island and led by Limerick County Council.
The exhibition will open to the general public on Monday 7th July until Saturday 11th October in Armagh County Museum.
The exhibition showcases fine examples of lace from the Museum’s collection and from across the Island of Ireland. The exhibition will include works from renowned Irish fashion designers Olwen Bourke and Natalie B Coleman. Also on display are iconic lace pieces from the Sybil Connolly Collection on loan from the Hunt Museum, Limerick which includes the stunning ‘Pink Ice’ Dress and her black ‘Illusion’ Opera Coat both made from Carrickmacross lace.
The Laces & Legacy exhibition also offers an intimate insight into the enduring value of traditional hand craft skills and heritage lace techniques. The exhibition showcases the lacemaking traditions of Ulster with an array of lace making groups and individual lacemakers coming together for the very first time to proudly showcase the strength and depth of our lace making heritage.
