Lace

Irish lace, modern or antique, is hard to find and expensive, as the tradition of lace making has declined considerably from it’s peak in the late 1900s.

A revival of interest in old crafts means new lace makers are now appearing around the country doing very beautiful work that is worth seeking out.

An essential stop for those interested in the history of Linen and Lace production in Ireland, a now dying tradition which was once an economic mainstay of the Lisburn area.

The museum also has a fascinating collection of old advertisements.

Famed as a centre of lacemaking, Carrickmacross is located in an area rich in lakes and popular with anglers.

It’s not much visited by other tourists but there are some interesting places to visit and its an attractive town which is worth a short detour.