Limerick City Library, 16 August 2025, 14:30pm – 15:30pm
Address: Barrow House, Michael St, Prior’s-Land, Limerick, V94 RF63
Uncover the hidden lacework of Limerick’s streets in this engaging talk tracing the locations tied to the rise of Limerick lace. From factories to family homes, discover how the city’s architecture and communities shaped a world-renowned craft. Whether you’re a history buff or a lace lover, this talk brings the city’s lace past vividly to life.
This talk will be given by Sharon Slater.
Sharon Slater is an award-winning historian from Limerick. Her publications include 100 Women of Limerick, which highlights the forgotten stories of women in history.
The event, offered during Heritage Week, is part of the Laces of Ireland project, funded by Creative Ireland’s Creative Communities on a Shared Island Scheme, and Limerick City and County Council through Creative Ireland Limerick.
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