craft centres galway

While visiting Galway, why not delve deeper into the local lifestyle and visit people in their workplace? Companies, such as Royal Tara China in Tara Hall, Mervue, welcome visitors. Witness the intricate process involved in china making, in a guided tour of this beautiful building. Every piece here is handmade by craftspeople, using original methods of design, mould making, casting, glazing and firing. Tara Hall contains five showrooms, located in the former library and drawing room of this...

Workshop in traditional basket weaving combined with archaeological tours and plenty of time to relax.Contact Elizabeth Zolinger...

The Claddagh Ring is siad to be in the existance since the 17th century. Its origin has been traced back to the old fishing village situated n the shore or"Claddagh" of Galway Bay....

Spiddal Craft Village is located at the entrance to the County Galway village of Spiddal. It's right beside the beach and boasts stunning views of the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and the Aran Islands.
Crafts people from all over the Connemara region display and sell their quality products here. There's a whole host of crafts on offer including pottery, jewellery, leather, candles and hand woven gifts. You can even observe some of the crafts people at work in their studios. Facilities...

One of Ireland's oldest products is the Bodhran (Irish Drum), pronounced 'Bow-Rawn' meaning deaf or haunting. It probably originated as a skin tray used on bogs cutting turf (peat). Guaranteed genuine Goatskin and native Irish Beech, the skin is also glued on. Most of the traditional musicians worldwide use our Bodhran which is hand-crafted with care in Connemara....