The Liberties Weavers

28/08/2026

Strokestown Park together with Culture Ireland and Roscommon County Council is delighted to present a truly unique and special event:
'Weaving Culture and Heritage - The Irish/French Connection'

This evening will be an immersive celebration exploring the rich cultural connections between France and Ireland that have shaped our shared heritage.

⏰Sat 5th Sept, 7pm (Doors open at 6.30pm)
📍Vaulted Stables, Strokestown Park
🎟 https://strokestownpark.ie/event/weaving-culture-heritage/

The evening is divided into 2 parts:

In Conversation - Weaving Together followed by Live Music with Les Irlandais de Bretagne.

🤝 In Conversation - Weaving Together

Join internationally acclaimed Irish Tapestry Artist Frances Crowe and Hanna Zabudska from the Liberties Weavers for a fascinating conversation about Irelands weaving heritage. This heritage was hugely influenced by a group of French refugees known as the Huguenots, who came to Ireland in the late 17th century.
Frances will also speak about her own development as a Tapestry Artist and her work with Breton Tapestry Artist - Marie - Thumette Brichard.

🎶Live Music with Les Irlandais de Bretagne
Explore the historical ties between Brittany and Ireland through music in English, French, Breton and Irish. This performance will highlight the shared Celtic heritage and the often forgotten history of migration and mutual influence between Ireland and Brittany.

'Weaving Culture & Heritage' is supported by Roscommon County Council and Culture Ireland, as part of the Cultúr 2026 Arts & Culture Programme.

The Liberties Weavers Les Irlandais de Bretagne

14/06/2026

14/05/2026

As we gather ourselves after our Pop Up Textile Museum, we wanted to take a moment to share some of the pieces and stories that sparked so many conversations over the weekend.

Some of the talented crafters from Dynamic Drimnagh created this fabulous loopy cardigan and St. Patrick’s Day poncho, capturing the colour, creativity and character of children’s fashion in The Liberties Dublin.

We were also incredibly lucky to be loaned a beautiful Silver Cross pram by one of our Facebook followers. In The Liberties, a pram was often more than a pram, it could double as a market stall, carrying children alongside hair bows, broken biscuits, loose ci******es, fish and whatever else helped keep a household going.

These objects hold memories of resilience, community and everyday life in The Liberties.

A picture really can tell a thousand stories.

09/05/2026

And that's a wrap!

06/05/2026

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https://www.ticketsource.com/the-liberties-weavers

01/05/2026

Our Saturday morning Walking Tour is SOLD OUT.
There's only a handful of tickets left for Friday.

https://www.ticketsource.com/the-liberties-weavers

29/04/2026

27/04/2026

We need your help.....

Our Pop-Up Textile Museum is underway, but we’re missing a few special pieces to truly represent the rich textile heritage of The Liberties.

We’re on the lookout for,

• An old Silver Cross pram to represent the Liberty Market.

• A Fry’s Irish Poplin tie

If you have either tucked away in an attic, shed, or passed down through family, we would be absolutely thrilled to borrow them for the exhibition.

Every object tells a story and you could help us tell this one.

Please get in touch, and do share far and wide!

[email protected]

15/04/2026

Join us for three special walking tours during Culture Date with Dublin 8, led by historian Liz Gillis.

Explore the rich history of the area through expert storytelling on:
📍 Thursday 7th May at 11am
📍 Friday 8th May at 10am
📍 Saturday 9th May at 11am

All tours begin in the foyer of the Hyatt Centric, Dean Street, The Liberties, and last approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

www.ticketsource.com/the-liberties-weavers

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09/04/2026

We are live. We attended the launch of Culture Date with Dublin 8. We are a great event lined up. We present a Pop Up Textile Museum of The Liberties.

Running over three days in May 202 in the new Deanery Mews building of St. Patrick's Cathedral, the museum will be open:
Thursday 7th May from 1:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday 8th May from 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday 9th May from 10:00am – 5:00pm

We are a guided Walking Tour with historian Liz Gillis on all 3 days aswel as a talk with Cathy Scuffil. Click the link below 👇🏻 for tickets.

The Liberties Weavers Pop-Up Textile Museum is open to all and welcomes individuals, families, and groups to discover and celebrate this important aspect of Dublin’s cultural identity.

https://www.ticketsource.com/the-liberties-weavers