The Lace Gallery

13/06/2026

So nice to join the Borris Lacemakers in the beautiful village of Rahanna tomorrow, where we will be showcasing Borris Lace - handmade in County Carlow

Borris Lacemakers are looking forward to Rathanna Village Daythis Sunday 14th. We will be in Rathanna car park with a lace display and demonstration. Lots of beatutiful samples of Borris Lace, meet the Lacemakers.... an opportunity 'try a stitch' and learn about his unique Borris heritage craft.

08/06/2026

Delighted to take part in the Design & Crafts Council Ireland Made Local campaign
Carrickmacross Lace and Borris Lace - designed and crafted with pride
"Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought."
Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)

06/06/2026

Proud to be part in this project, with a very productive trip to Thessaloniki, in Greece. Thanks to Carlow County Council, the Local Enterprise Office Carlow and Borris Lacemakers

30/05/2026

Quote of the month - June 2026

"It takes sunshine and rain to make a rainbow. There would be no rainbows without sunshine and rain."
Roy T Bennett

Carrickmacross Lace using coloured threads for the pops

23/05/2026

What a joy to have a piece crafted by Emma Jane Champley Jewellery

23/05/2026

Reflections
Carrickmacross Lace is a delicate lace, originating in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan more than 200 years ago.
Beautifully crafted silver lace pendant made recently by Emma Jane Champley Jewellery

"There are three responses to a piece of design - yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for."
Milton Glaser (1929 - 2020)

Thanks Emma Jane🙂

18/05/2026

It was lovely to take part in the familiarisation trip hosted by Carlow Tourism today. The event provides members of Carlow Tourism with an opportunity to visit places in County Carlow. We had a really interesting visit with Mary and Robert from Blackstairs Eco Trails, then on to St Mullins for a lovely lunch at Mullichain cafe and a visit to St Lazarians Cathedral in Old Leighlin. Carlow certainly has hidden gems - worthy of exploring! Thanks to Eileen and all the team for a wonderful trip.

11/05/2026

Delighted to travel to Greece with Borris Lacemakers and showcase the beautiful craft

Borris Lacemakers are proud to announce that four of our members are heading to Greece on 2nd June 2026, as part of the Craft Work iniative, supported by the Local Enterprise Office Carlow where our lacemakers will facilitate two workshops. This Greek Connection celebrates the historical legacy of Lady Harriet McMorrough Kavanagh who founded the industry in the mid 1840s. Inspired by the old Greek Lace and other Italian style lace samples collected on her travels, Lady Harriet created a unique Irish Tape Lace that is returning to its Mediterranean roots. Looking forward to sharing our journey with you

30/04/2026

Ena Atkinson, friend, neighbour and mentor. What a remarkable lady! Delighted to hear about the Ena Atkinson Borris Lace Perpetual trophy.

30/04/2026

Quote of the month - May 2026
'We delight in the beauty of the buttterfly, but rarely admit the changes it went through to achieve that beauty.'
Maya Angelou (1928 - 2014)

For the Love of Lace (2022)
Carrickmacross Lace