Traditional Crafts
Renowned worldwide for its traditional crafts, here are just a few locations from which to begin your explorations:
For hand woven unique designs of Donegal tweed, a car trip north via Donegal town and then onwards to St Johns Point will reveal Castle Murray House, St John’s Point. Cindi Graham is a delightful lady and an incredibly skilled weaver. On the same trip you may choose to visit Killybegs, a thriving fishing port – a great day out!
For unique jewellery designs, much of which is inspired by the landscape and flora of Dernish Island – just across the water from Milk Harbour – visit ‘The Cat and The Moon’ in Sligo town to see the work of Martina Hamilton and her team.
If taking a trip down the county, passing near Knocknarea, see the wonderful Breeogue studio and pottery.
There are also regular markets for local produce and arts/crafts. The two most local are the Rathcormac Artisan Food and Craft Market – visit on Saturdays between 10am and 3pm to watch artists at work; and the Strand Hill People’s Market, which hosts an impressive array of bakers, chefs and artists.
See the map (link HERE) for details for details of where the markets are located.