Tag: Textile History

Events: Of the Cloth – February Lectures at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

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A series of free lunchtime lectures will be held at Christ Church, Dublin, this February 2024, on Tuesdays at 1:10pm. Entitled ‘Of the Cloth’, the series will examine all manner of ecclesiastical fabrics, from the dressing of altars, to the robing of monks and clergy.

All are very welcome to attend. For more information, visit their website – https://dublin.anglican.org/news/2024/01/17/of-the-cloth-february-lectures

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Of Interest: Video and Walking Tour from the Liberties Weavers

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Dublin’s Liberties Weavers has an interesting documentary video on their website about the history of weaving in the area. In addition, they have an interactive digital walking tour of the neighbourhood’s history.

They also offer weaving classes, too!

For more information, visit their website – https://www.thelibertiesweavers.ie/

Event: Textiles in Prison Tour with Collections Curator Brian Crowley

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Brian Crowley speaking at the Pearse Museum at St Enda’s Park.

Did you know that textiles were used as a gesture of rebellion in prison at the beginning of the 20th century?


Can you guess what craft was considered an upper-class occupation and which was a working-class necessity?

The tour will be led by Brian Crowley, the curator of the Pearse Museum at St. Enda’s in Rathfarnham and Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin.

Originally from Naas, Co. Kildare, he studied English and History at Trinity College and then completed a Masters in Museology at the University of East Anglia. He has been working at the Pearse Museum since 2001. He is also a director of the Irish Museum’s Association and has served as editor of its journal, ‘Museums Ireland’.

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Date: the 1st of December, 2023.

Meeting Point: 10:45 AM at Kilmainham Gaol.

The tour will be one hour long.

For more information, visit the Textile Journey website – https://textilejourney.ie/textiles-in-prison/

Events: Mill Talks at the Outhouse

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Four talks this September and October explore the history of Kilmainham Mill and the industrial and weaving heritage of the area.

The first talk is on Wednesday, 27th of September 2023, 18:00 – 19:15 IST.

The talks will be at The Outhouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Inchicore Road, D08 RK28 Dublin 8.

Attendance is free, but booking is essential as places are limited.

For more information, visit their website – https://libertiesdublin.ie/mill-talks-at-the-outhouse/