Enjoy a celebration of living heritage in Longford
A month-long celebration of local craft makers across Ireland is well underway and this August Craft Month Longford’s proud living heritage will be on display.
Celebrating the vibrant local craft scene, people will have the chance to experience demonstrations, exhibitions and workshops across a variety of crafts right on their doorstep as well as supporting local makers by buying products and learning more about their work.
Local makers the Knights and Conquests Granard will be involved in the celebrations and events this year.
The programme provides unmissable opportunities to experience, participate in, support, buy and learn about the local stand-out craft sector and, with over 400 events on offer across the island, provides the perfect excuse to hit the road for a craft inspired adventure or staycation.
Here is an example of an exciting event taking place locally this month.
Dúchas Beo – A celebration of our living heritage
Location: Knights and Conquests Heritage Centre, Rathcronan, Dublin Street, Granard
Date: Sunday, August 20, 1pm to 5pm
Price: Free
This community gathering celebrates Longford’s rich and diverse living heritage of crafts and trades.
Attendees will be able to experience history come to life with live medieval re-enactments on horseback by the Horsemen of Éire and meet blacksmith Ross, from Foraged Nature, as he shares the knowledge of his craft.
Everyone will have the chance to enjoy a wonderful day of storytelling, sharing of olden knowledge, music, song and dance.
Led by Design and Crafts Council Ireland, in partnership with Craft NI and Cork Craft Design, this month-long celebration, now in its second year, celebrates the vibrant local craft scene and gives people the chance to immerse themselves in the wonderful visual and hands on experience of craft.
For more information, and to see the list of events taking place across the island visit www.augustcraftmonth.org