Vernacular Furniture & Traditional Crafts at Larchill - Heritage Week

Larchill is hosting a Vernacular and Traditional Irish Crafts Day on August 15th. Free - please book tickets in advance.

Larchill Arcadian Gardens

During Heritage Week Larchill Larchill is hosting a celebration of traditional crafts, culture and folklife on Saturday August 15th to highlight Ireland’s heritage at risk. Saturday will include talks and demonstrations will include: lilting and whistling by Liam Jones, basketry with Beth Murphy; discussions on cob-walled buildings by Dr Seamus Cullen; demonstrations of greenwood vernacular furniture making by Dylan Mcguirk; Hannah Gallagher (National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, Turlough Park House) will discuss old Irish clothing (with examples); and the Mummers of Fingal will perform a Mummers play as well as hosting a Mummers hat workshop. Examples of vernacular furniture and crafts will be on display, and all those present can also enjoy walks around the gardens and lake. Saturday August 15th is free of charge. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Limited tickets available.*Please book into the basketry workshop separately to secure your space in it (time tbc in the day. Workshop lasts 1.5 hours)Heritage Website listing: <a href="https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/vernacular-furniture-and-traditional-crafts-weekend" title="https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/vernacular-furniture-and-traditional-crafts-weekend" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings/vernacular-furniture-and-traditional-crafts-weekend</a> (There will be a Craft and Country Market on Sunday 16th from 10am to 2pm. Everyone welcome – €2 entry on the door.)

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