Craft makers from Clare to showcase their talent and products at Ballymaloe Craft Fair

A number of craft makers from County Clare are to showcase their talent and products at the famous Ballymaloe Craft Fair, which returns next month.

Across two weekends, more than 200 of Ireland’s top artists, designers and food producers will display their products as Ballymaloe Grainstore transforms into a magical market suitable for all the family to explore and purchase unique gifts ahead of the busy Christmas period.  

With different exhibitors each weekend, the Craft Fair will be open from 5pm to 9pm each Friday evening and between 10am and 5.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Visitors will enjoy a mixture of textiles, glassware, sculptures, art, woodwork, jewellery and leather goods, all handmade by crafters and artists based both locally in County Clare and across the country.  

As well as fantastic gifting options, Ballymaloe Craft Fair will also offer a wide range of goods from local artisan food producers, featuring everything from cheese makers to chocolatiers. 

The Clare-based crafters who will be at Ballymaloe Craft Fair are:

* Ailbhe Wheatley – Visual Artist & Writer 

* Kevin Lynch of Airmid Natural Handmade Skincare 

* Ingrid Lotter of Cheeky Stitcher 

* La Aine of High Vybe Health 

* Laetitia Sorohan of NAIIAD Designer Jewellery 

* Sallyann Marron of Sallyann's Handmade Bags 

* Sarah Cronin Art 

* Lorna Langenkamp of Wild Atlantic Silver 

Ballymaloe Craft Fair provides the perfect day out for adults and little ones alike, with free entry for children under 12.  

Bree Allen of Ballymaloe Grainstore said: “It is a pleasure to launch this year’s Ballymaloe Craft Fair, and we are so excited to welcome back our talented suppliers and stall holders and introduce some new faces too. We have a fantastic selection of stalls this year and I’m certain visitors looking for a perfect Christmas present will find what they are looking for.  

It is so important to shop local as much as possible, and we hope visitors will get behind our many small, independent stall holders and make Craft Fair 2024 one to remember!” 

Ballymaloe Craft Fair 2024 will take place at Ballymaloe Grainstore across two weekends: November 15 - 17 and November 22 - 24.

On-site car parking is free, and there will be a complimentary bus service operating from Midleton Train Station in east Cork to Ballymaloe and Ballycotton.  

Tickets can be purchased at ballymaloegrainstore.com as well as at the door during both weekends.