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Where to See and Buy Irish Lace
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Several of Ireland's larger museums will have examples of, and occasionally exhibitions devoted to, Irish Lace. You should certainly be able to see some in the National Museum of Ireland and the Ulster American Folk Park.
Look out for local Craft Fairs or 'Sales of Work' as you travel around. These are often used as outlets by individual lace makers whose work is not available for sale otherwise.
The following are some places devoted entirely to lace, with links where we could find websites.
The Sheelin Irish Lace Museum, Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh
Rosemary Cathcart, owner of this private collection, has assembled a stunning array of more than 400 exhibits here, covering just about every style of Irish Lace, as well as Wedding Dresses and Veils, Shawls, Parasols, Collars and Jackets and many other items either made from lace or incorporating lace in their design. A shop at the museum sells antique Irish lace and linen.
The Lace Gallery, Kilbride, Co Carlow
Lace maker Mary O'Neill's gallery includes a collection of old lace including Kenmare Lace, Borris Lace, Clones Lace, Torchon, Tatting, Venetian Needlepoint and various bobbin laces. Beautiful contemporary Carrickmacross lace designs made by Mary O'Neill can be purchased at the gallery or online at her website. She also takes commissions.
Kenmare Lace, Kenmare, Co Kerry
Close to the tourist office in the town of Kenmare this small shop has an interesting exhibition of old lace and also sells the work of local lace makers.
Ulster Canal Stores, Cara Street, Clones, County Monaghan
Alongside the tourist office here there is an exhibition of the Clones style of lace making along, both old and new, with some items made by local lace makers for sale.
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