The Lace Gallery

09/08/2026

The Borris Lacemakers are going to the Tullow Agricultural Show for the first time we celebrate our 10th anniversary.

30/07/2026

So sad to hear the news.
Sincere sympathy to his family
What an amazing, gifted and generous man. Rest in peace Glen.
Quote of the month - August 2026
'They (Glen) lived and laughed
And loved and left.'
James Joyce (1882 - 1941)

19/07/2026

What a beautiful tribute to Ena Atkinson, and so well-deserved! Thank you Ena for your friendship over the years and sharing your skills.
Borris Lace, handmade in County Carlow, is safe for future generations thanks to Ena and the Borris Lacemakers who continue this fine craft with weekly workshops.

11/07/2026

What a celebration!
What great achievements! Well-done to everyone💚

07/07/2026

So nice to see Carrickmacross Lace on show in Paris💚

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