Category: General
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Friends of lace AGM for 2024
Friends of Lace Limerick met on 24 February 2024 in the Limerick Museum for the 2024 AGM. On the agenda, we had the Chairperson’s report, the Treasurer’s report, the Secretary Report, and the election of the new committee for 2024-2025. After listening to the three reports, we proceeded to elect the new committee. This is…
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Exhibition launch – The Art of the Stitch: The Enduring Legacy of Maude Kearney
Earlier this year, Grania McElligott agreed to donate her grandmother’s historic lace collection to Limerick Museum. Maude Kearney is one of the most important personalities who impacted the history of Limerick lace. In 1904, she opened her first lacemaking business in Limerick, employing more than 50 women. Now, her lace collection, including exquisite lace pieces,…
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Limerick Lace classes this autumn
New Limerick Lace classes are starting at the Granary (in the Library) on September 14th 2017 (Thursday mornings 10:30 to 12:30).For registering your interest or for getting more information, call Toni on 087 277 5113.
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Lacemaking Weekend at An Grianán
The Guild of Irish Lacemakers will be hosting a lace-making weekend at An Grianán in July 2016. There will be classes in five disciplines as well as a Social Room for those who wish to just relax and make lace but without the formality of a class. The cost for the full residential package covers…
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New Limerick Lace course starting in January at the Hunt Museum
A new 10 weeks course on Limerick lace making is starting at the Hunt Museum on Thursday, 21 January 2016. The group will meet every Thursday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. For more information and for registering, ring Toni O’Malley at 087 2775113. The cost is 11o€ for the 10 sessions + 20€for materials.
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10 weeks Limerick lace course starting this Thursday!
A 10 weeks course on Limerick lace making is starting at the Hunt Museum on Thursday, 24 September 2015 at 10:30. The group will meet every Thursday from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The meeting point for Thursday is in the Hunt Museum shop. For more information and for registering, ring Toni O’Malley at 087 2775113. The…