Wednesday, March 10, 2010


Saint Patrick’s Day in Cahir

The parade starts at 12.30 followed by Irish dancing and music on stage in the Square and an area has been set aside for Arts and Crafts displays.

All Art and Craft workers are invited to book a space where they can give demos and display/sell their work.

The space is free, you will have to provide your own shelter, tables, chairs etc and your own Public Liability Insurance. Set up between 11.30 and 12:30

To book your place please call Maria Taylor on 086 1022014 before end of business Monday 15th March.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Attention jewellers!

We are looking to enhance the jewellery we stock at the Craft Granary shop. Whether you already stock our shop or not we would like to hear from you.

Please email Teresa with your details (inc your wholesale catalogue if available) and one of our buyers will be in contact with you shortly to discuss further.

Teresa Heffernan teresaheffernan@ireland.com

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Durrow, Co. Laois St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Market

Open Air Market in Durrow Wednesday 17th March from 11.00am to 4.00pm. I have attended a number of Markets in Durrow over the past few years and have always thoroughly enjoyed them. There has always been a great atmosphere and they are always very well supported.

This year the Market will be situated along the walls of the Castle, the famous non-motorised parade will begin at 2.00pm and ends at the location of the Market to be followed by Leprechaun Racing!

The cost is €10 per stand and €20 if your require electricity. You will need to supply your own cover, tables, chairs etc.

There are a very limited number of spaces remaining.

If you are interested please contact Delphine Lawlor at delphinepilard@yahoo.co.uk

Craft Networks

There are many benefits of being a member of a Craft Network, hearing about new opportunities, receiving group discounts at events, sharing workloads, having the support of likeminded people etc.

We are looking to help establish a number of local Craft Networks in the South East and are eager to hear from Craft Workers interested in joining.

Each Network will of course have their own goals; however we would like to help all of the Networks to work towards attending Showcase Ireland and/or the Ploughing Championships and hosting their own Craft Fair.

Another advantage of being a member of a Craft Network is that of the possible financial support of the Crafts Council of Ireland through their Guilds, Associations, Networks & Societies (GANS) Support Scheme. This support is offered on an annual basis and this year’s closing date is March 31st.

If you are interested in becoming a member of a Craft Network then please contact Teresa as soon as possible.

087 268 2466 teresaheffernan@ireland.com

Silver Jewellery Making Classes in Clonmel and Prague


Silver Jewellery Making Classes in Clonmel
Starting beginning of March for 2 hours, one night per week for 10 weeks. No experience needed, just ENTHUSIASM.



Silver Jewellery making Classes in Prague
The course will be run over one week, starting in April and will include;

Flights
Accommodation (sharing)
Breakfast and main meal

Travel in Prague
Course fee.


For further details please email Rory at rorydonohoe@eircom.net

Bealtaine Festival 2010

Bealtaine Festival 2010 Celebrating Creativity in Older Age
1st – 31st May

We are looking for craft workers to give demonstrations during the month of May, where members of the public will be encouraged to get involved in trying the craft themselves. This is a good opportunity for craft workers who want to promote their craft and/or workshops they provide.

The Festival Brochure is going to print next week and we need to get the names and details of the craft workers participating by the end of this week.

Clonmel Library needs 1 craft worker for Wednesday 19th May from 11.45am to 12.45pm

Cashel Library needs 3 craft workers to give 1 demonstration each from 2.00pm to 4.00pm on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, dates to be confirmed.

Carrick Library needs 1 craft worker, date to be confirmed.

Cahir Library needs 3 craft workers to give demonstrations on a Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, dates to be confirmed.

All mentioned Libraries have agreed to give us a showcase space for the month of May where craft workers can display their craft; again this is a good opportunity to promote your craft, new products and any workshops you are running.

Please contact Teresa as soon as possible to register your interest in participating.
087 268 2466 teresaheffernan@ireland.com