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Memories. The Teddy Bear Gift Shop Dowra showcases the largest collection of Art Blueway teddy bears in Ireland from Stei and Crom Charlie Bears to Anke Morgenroth’s own Irish-Made Bears. Teddy bears can even TO SWANLINBAR, be personalised. Drumkeeran Shannon Pot BLACKLION The Silver Bear Centre facilitates Ballinagleragh (source of Shannon) workshops and events. As a family, take part in a ‘Build a Bear’ workshop. Lough Lough Allen Loop 30km 1 Also hen parties or baby shower groups From Drumshanbo around 5 can make their very own fully jointed Allen Lough Allen 6 Ballyconnell collector mohair teddy bear from start Bawnboy to nish, a teddy bear, created by you 4 and your friends, that can stand the test 3 of time. You will need to book these Shannon-Erne Blueway courses in advance and they can form from Leitrim Village to Belturbet part of a Bear Essentials gift voucher. Belturbet and to Crom y Bear Essentials visitor attraction is part a r w of Ireland’s Craft Studio Experience and ate includes a collection of vintage to early 10 11 9 W 20th century teddy bears along with Ballinamore rne non-E interesting artefacts such as ancient Drumshanbo Shan fossils and even a meteorite. While there you can have your photograph taken Shannon Blueway 16.5km From Drumshanbo to with life size replica polar and brown TO CAVAN, Carrick On Shannon BALLINAGH bears and bring a picnic to our tranquil garden and small playground. 34 7 The Bear Essentials giftshop and Silver Bear Centre are free to TO 25 visit and when in the area why not call into the nearby Museum of the Master Saddler or the Bawnboy Workhouse. If you want Keshcarrigan excitement, Out-Doors and Dirty o ers a madcap gamespark 26 nearby, with outdoor adventure and motorsport activities, from hovercraft racing to laser-clay shooting and high ropes. Cootehall L. Key Leitrim Village 27 30 Tirnawannagh, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan 9am–6pm Tuesday–Saturday or by appointment Shannon Blueway 20km 8 12 13 14 15 From Boyle to + 353 (0)87 7610537 24 28 29 Carrick On Shannon [email protected] Carrick On Shannon www.bearessentials.ie Shannon Blueway 50km From Carrick On Shannon to Lanesborough Jamestown Drumsna ART & TRAILCRAFT

R iv e r S 2 Dowra Courthouse Creative Space 31 h a A focal point of Dowra village, at the n n northern tip of Lough Allen, the restored o 1932 courthouse o ers a workspace for the n arts. The transformed courtroom provides Dromod an exhibition room for events, meetings and classes. There are six rentable work spaces, a ready-to-use kiln room, kitchen, administrative support and exhibition Welcome to Ireland’s Blueways space. Disabled access lift. 21 Do it your way and create your own unique Blueway 23 experience. Dowra village, Co. Cavan Whether you’re into paddling, walking, cycling, or simply hooked Open by appointment on the outdoors, make yours a trip to remember on Ireland’s +353 (0)71 9643415 Blueways. [email protected] Through a series of multi-activity trails on the Shannon and www.facebook.com/Dowra-Courthouse-Creative-Space 22 Shannon-Erne, Blueways provide a scenic perspective into the heart of the Irish landscape. From leisurely strolls and gentle Traditional Irish Baskets paddles to adrenaline- lled days on land and water - Blueways 3 o er tailor-made trips like no other. Eddie McGrath o ers a unique experience 32 35 Camlin Loop 10km Timelessness meets ‘time of your life’ when you arrive on a Blueway. in which visitors can explore the willow from Cloondara via industry and basketry in detail. Visitors can So create your own adventure or take it at your own pace and do view the willow growing and learn how the Termonbarry the Blueways your way! willow is harvested. Eddie stocks a selection Camlin While you’re enjoying these Blueway trails, there’s so much more to of his willow baskets in his workshop, which River see and do in the local area. are available for sale. Visitors who book Outdoor Activity Symbol Options Heritage Symbol Options A range of guides have been created to help you make the most of into Eddie’s basket-making courses, which Shannon Blueway 16km 19 Cloondara 18 your visit to the Blueways: he o ers on site, will nd it a relaxed and From Cloondara enjoyable experience. BLUEWAY TRAILS to Longford town Food – With the Blueways Food Guide, you can satisfy the appetite that you’re bound to get while you’re out there Ballymannan, Belturbet, Co. Cavan enjoying all those Blueways activities. 9am–5pm daily. Weekends by appointment An extensive network of Blueways trails are being Culture & Heritage – With the Blueways Guide to Culture +353 (0)86 845 8106 developed throughout the region, as shown on the and Heritage, you can take a break from all that Blueway [email protected] map. These are due to be completed in 2016. TO , activity and choose to step back in time. https://www.facebook.com/Traditional-Irish-Baskets-739129996174223/ CORLEA Please refer back to www.bluewaysireland.org for Ballyleague/Lanesborough 17 Arts & Crafts – With the Guide to Arts and Crafts, you 33 CMYK: 0 31 100 0 CMYK: 55 3 100 0 up-to-date details of the individual Blueway trails Pantone: 7549 C / will bePantone: able 376 C / to use your trip to the Blueway to explore 7549 U 375 U RGB: 255 183 0 RGB: 130 188 0 available Web: traditionalWeb: #82bc00 skills and local talent. 4 Sean Cassidy Artist TO NEWCASTLE, CMYK: 0 100 100 0 CMYK: 65 0 29 0 36 Pantone: Red 032 Pantone: 3252 C / , C / Red 032 U Outdoor3252 U Activity – The Outdoor Activity Guide provides Working in acrylic and watercolour, artist RGB: 237 28 36 RGB: 28 207 201 Blueway Trails Web: #ed1c24 you withWeb: #1ccfc9 so many reasons to celebrate being in the great Sean Cassidy often uses Celtic imagery to CMYK: 0 82 100 0 CMYK: 44 99 0 0 Pantone: 021 C / outdoors.Pantone: 254 C / 021 U 254 U express his ideas in his distinctive style. RGB: 255 81 0 RGB: 159 27 150 Web: Web: #9f1b96 Children, music and the landscape of west Locks CMYK: 0 100 0 0 www.bluewaysireland.org Pantone: CMYK: 40 72 78 45 Rhodamine Red C Pantone: 477 C Cavan are other sources of inspiration. The Rhodamine Red U / 477 U RGB: 236 0 140 RGB: 102 58 42 self-taught painter has exhibited in Ireland, Web: #ec008c Web: #663a2a New York and Finland and his work is in • Trail maps are also available on outdoor many private collections worldwide. He sells activities, food and cultural and heritage 20 through his studio in Ballyconnell and in sites along the Blueway. Visit our website at Cavan County Council Leitrim County Council Longford County Council Roscommon County Council Comhairle Chontae An Chabháin Comhairle Chontae Liatroma Comhairle Chontae Longfoirt Comhairle Chontae Ros Comáin selected art galleries. www.bluewaysireland.org for more information. 16 • Keep an eye open for our Blueway road signs The project partners are not advocating or affi liated to any of the commercial operators in this trail guide. Church St., Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan which direct you to the water access sites along The publisher is not responsible for any errors or omissions which may inadvertently occur. Nor for any By appointment the Blueway. TO information given or any claims made in editorial text or advertisements. All information on this guide is This project was funded by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government +353 (0)49 9526967 / +353 (0)87 2739580 subject to change. All imagery is copyrighted. under the Rural Economic Development Zones (REDZ) Initiative. The project partners include Waterways Ireland and The Upper Shannon Erne Future Economy Partners of Cavan, Leitrim, Longford [email protected] and Roscommon Local Authorities in conjunction with Bord Na Mona and the ESB. 5 The Craft Cabin 10 The Soap Box 16 Barley Harbour, Casey’s Bogwood Sculptures 21 Ballyboy Design 25 Aisling Ahern Millinery 31 Franziska Lienberger Lynch

Mother and daughter Mary and Taragh The Soap Box hand-makes organic skincare Father and son Kevin and Michael Casey Siobhán Quinn’s unique BallyBoy look  ows Colour, simplicity and bold shapes are the The fairies must have put a spell on Franziska Donohoe are the creative duo behind this and beauty products from Irish natural are masters of the craft of producing from the rich Celtic heritage of Ireland design signature of Roscommon-based Lienberger Lynch because she is such treasure trove of craftmaking materials. ingredients. Soap maker Majella McAuley sculptures from oak and other wood that and her lifelong love and appreciation of milliner Aisling Ahern. Having graduated a versatile artist who can make several The shop is crammed with fabrics, wools, uses only therapeutic grade essential oils, has been preserved in bog for centuries. Irish traditional craftsmanship. Siobhán with an MA in Architecture, Aisling combined di erent ranges of toys in timber and felt, haberdashery, papers, furniture paint and cold pressed plant and nut oils, seaweed, Their wood is taken from local bogs and established BallyBoy Design in County her training in matching form and function as well as being a quali ed saddler. Irish Felt craft supplies. Mary shares her long-time beeswax and pure butters. Soaps are hand is stored and naturally dried for several Longford in the heart of Ireland, in order to with a  air for fashion and colour. She creates Fairies are her special creation. Each fairy is passion for crafts and patchwork by giving crafted in small batches using a cold press years before it is ready to be worked. bring her unique look to a global audience award-winning hats whose shape, texture hand made from merino wool and has its adult workshops in sewing skills and process that retains the natural glycerine Once-living wood is then revived and and to showcase the very best of Irish and structure are perfectly balanced but eye- own personality. She also makes Woods of craftsmaking, and there are after-school and that softens the skin. They are sold on the transformed into beautiful abstract or contemporary design. Siobhan’s designs catching. Perfect for a day at the races. Dooneen wooden toys and decorations. draw together Irish tweed, silk, silver, felt and weekend classes for 5 to 12 year olds. Natural Ireland website and through retail shops. symbolic shapes. leather to create a beautiful, distinctive and luxurious collection of Corrigeenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Dooneen, Ballinameen, Boyle, Co. Roscommon capes, hats, jewellery and gloves, made by some of Ireland’s nest Realta Shopping Centre, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan The Food Hub, Carrick Road, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim Casey’s sixty years of experience includes By appointment Courses available throughout the year. Check website the design of many commissioned crafts men and women. 10am–6pm, Tuesday to Saturday 9am–5pm weekdays +353 (0)86 3931121 +353 (0)71 9623338 / +353 (0)86 3825965 pieces for heads of state, celebrities and +353 (0)49 9527424 +353 (0)85 1007834 BallyBoy Design, Ballyboy, , Co. Longford [email protected] [email protected] / [email protected] centrepiece sculptures as well as their [email protected] www.thecraftcabin.ie [email protected] / [email protected] By appointment +353 (0) 86 816 5452 www.aislingahern.com www.irishfeltfairy.com range of unique gift items. Commissions www.thesoapbox.ie / www.naturalireland.ie [email protected] www.ballyboydesign.ie are welcomed and they can be designed 6 Brackley Mountain Woodcraft to re ect the personality or interests of 26 Thomas Browne Willow Basket Maker 32 Siobhan Cox-Carlos the receiver. Artwood 22 Wendy Louise Designs Nothing pleases Brackley Mountain 11 Thomas Browne worked in for Siobhan Cox-Carlos trained as a ne art Woodcraft more than to see one of their The visitor studio is located alongside Wendy inherited both her passion for many years before returning to his native painter and then branched into painting Wood and sunlight seem to go naturally kiddy-sized items of furniture go to a new their workshop in a rural Shannon-side millinery and the nimble ngers she uses for Roscommon where he nally developed silk scarves, fusing her passion for colour together. For Giolla Liddy it means using home where a child will love it. Small chairs, setting just outside of the award winning her bespoke work from her grandparents his life-long interest in the craft of willow and design with fashion. She believes that the woodworking skills he learned as a child tables, desks, teddy-bear seats and pull- village on the banks of Lough Ree. Visitors to the who made bespoke hats for many years basket making. Having made willow baskets viewing her work should create a sense of to create a range of suncatchers to throw along wagons make up a big part of their studio can experience the transformation of the bog oak from rough under the name of Roach and Congreve. She for eight years, he now o ers classes in the joy as it is full of energy, colour and emotion. dazzling rainbow light all around. Set in the is also very fortunate to have some vintage range. Adults get a look-in too, with nely- timber to elegant forms, told through the mediums of video and craft. With a keen interest in organics and Working from her studio-gallery she hand- window to catch the light, the suncatchers, blocks that she still uses. Wendy specialises crafted hardwood jewellery boxes a popular photographs as well as the comments of the sculptures themselves. biodiversity, he hopes that, as more people paints each scarf with designs inspired by made in a range of woods and crystal in one-o , handcrafted designs ranging from gift. Items can be made to order. learn the skills of willow craft, more willow the landscape and by celtic mythology. theatrical large-brimmed showstoppers, in a shapes, create a spectrum of coloured light Barley Harbour, Newtowncashel, Co. Longford will be grown that will provide habitats for a on the dullest of days. Children will love his range of fabrics embellished with beads and Bawnboy, Co. Cavan 9am–6pm, closed 1.30pm–2.30pm, Monday to Saturday vast range of species. Lisonu y, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon Lumbajax bags of colourful building blocks +353 (0)43 332 5297 veiling, to the more subtle styles such as cloches, pillboxes, trilbies By appointment By appointment in locally-grown, painted beech. [email protected] and fedoras. +353 (0)86 1630806 Rock-A-Doon Lodge, Boyle, Co. Roscommon +353 (0)71 9633339 / +353 (0)86 3647367 [email protected] www.bogwood.net By appointment Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim Cloonteagh, Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford [email protected] www.facebook.com/BrackleyMountainJoinery Viewings by appointment only. +353 (0) 87 2379632 By appointment www.siobhancoxcarlos.com / www.sccsilks.com +353 (0) 86 170 0743 [email protected] +353 (0)86 3046658 [email protected] www.wendylouisedesigns.ie [email protected] www.artwood.ie 7 Elena Brennan Jeweller 17 Midir and Etain Craft Gallery 33 Frances Crowe Fibre Artist 27 Kate Oram Metalcraft Motifs inspired by ancient legends and 23 Made in Lucy’s Kitchen 12 David Ballantine Millinery The gallery forms part of Heritage Inspired by the landscape surrounding her Irish culture are transformed into swirling, and Creativity Centre which provides an Swelling waves, seed pods and organic country studio, artist Frances Crowe works sinuous jewellery in sterling silver and gold Working from her home kitchen on the shapes inspire the forms of Kate Oram’s Having designed costumes for street theatre enchanting platform for and thinks in bre. She collects materials by jeweller Elena Brennan. Flowing lines and borders of Longford and Leitrim, Lucy metal objects, which emerge as beautiful for many years, milliner David Ballantine based artists and craft persons to promote such as wool, rope and cotton and twists and intricate detail re ect her Irish roots and her produces a range of traditionally crafted table pieces, bowls and corporate awards. wanted to work with ner materials and their work. It showcases a variety of quality weaves them into striking, textured images love of Art Nouveau. Enchanted swans, old soap and skin products. All her products She works in bronze, copper, wood, greater attention to detail. Drama is still part handmade products including jewellery, and shapes. Tapestry is her particular love gold hoards, books found in bogs are some are made from scratch, using traditional aluminium, stone and perspex. Copper of his special occasion hat designs. Elaborate ceramics, paintings, pottery, knitted items, though it may take months of work to make of the uniquely Irish themes she adopts, as methods. Everything is stirred, poured, is her favourite metal and she often uses bows and twists of fabric are perched on a millinery, coppercraft and much more. There cut, labelled and wrapped by hand. Lucy’s a single piece. She exhibits her work in her well as guardian angels, feathers, bonnets recycled materials for their colour and simple base shape or lace trimming is used is also a ne selection of written works by range of skincare products are all made with studio where she also runs workshops in and butter ies and a cheeky, charming cow. texture, especially recycled bronze. She for a gentler style. The theatre he creates for Longford based authors and poets. completely natural, petro-chemical free spinning, tapestry and painting. Every piece tells a story. makes exhibition pieces and nely sculpted is weddings, horse races and ‘ladies days’. ingredients created to be gentle to sensitive corporate awards. Ardagh, Co. Longford allergenic skin. Lucy also produces a range wax melts and candles. The Jewellery Studio, Lisreagh, Cavan, Co. Cavan Grange Studio, Grange, Fourmile House, Co. Roscommon Visitors welcome but phone in advance Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim Times vary depending on events. Open any time by appointment Lucinda Lee, Bellageeher, Bornacoola, Co. Longford 7 Wooden Bridge, Boyle, Co. Roscommon 10am–5pm Tuesday to Saturday +353 (0)86 9882427 By appointment +353 (0)86 302 7602 / +353 (0)87 232 6553 By appointment only By appointment +353 (0)90 6629641 [email protected] +353 (0)83 1787651 [email protected] +353 (0) 43 3397503 +353 (0)71 9663898 / +353 (0)86 1628091 [email protected] www.elenabrennan.com [email protected] www.davidballantinemillinery.com www.creativeardagh.com [email protected] www.madeinlucyskitchen.com [email protected] www.kateoram.com www.francescrowe.com

28 Naomi Draper 8 The Leitrim Design House 13 Leitrim Crystal 18 The Baldy Sheep 24 Úna Bhán Tourism and Traditional Craft Shop 34 Derrycashel Crafts Run by master crystal glass cutter Ken The Baldy Sheep loves everything knitting Artist Naomi Draper graduated with a This gem of a craft gallery is stocked with hand-made items by over This unique and quirky craft shop is a Thomas Noone uses native oak, beech, Cunningham, Leitrim Crystal prides itself Bachelor of Craft Design specialising in glass. 250 local and national craft workers. The and crochet. It’s like a sweetie shop for treasure trove of over 50 locally sourced sycamore, ash, elm and chestnut to make his on friendly, personal service. As designing, She now works in a range of media but has Leitrim Design House is recommended knitters. With quirky decorations and award- traditional craft products including wood distinctive clocks that he hand-crafts in the cutting and engraving the crystal ware is kept her a nity with drawing and glass. by the Craft Council of Ireland as a winning window displays, it is your local wool & rush-work, local books & maps, hand shapes of Ireland’s 32 counties. Depending done on the premises, visitors can watch this Through various materials she explores the leading craft and design outlet in the shop with a twist. A knitter’s heaven, o ering knits and even retro sweets. Set in an on the timber used, the clock can be a rich craftsman at work. You can have your own fragility of the natural and built environment, country. exclusive patterns by independent knitwear piece engraved to order, making it unique to attractive old cottage in the grounds of what de nes space and how it is lived in dark shade or a honey colour. The timber is designer and owner Patricia Cox.The Baldy King House, many crafts and hand knits and a ected by people and wildlife. She nished with a protective polymer coating. Many pieces on sale are inspired by you. The range includes vases, bowls, glasses, Sheep is fun, modern and inspirational. You are made on site. Call in for a browse, looks at new potentials for public and Other clock designs include St Brigid’s Cross, Leitrim’s natural beauty or are specially lamps, personalised trophies and gift items. will be inspired to create fabulous projects. visitors can sip a complimentary cuppa private environments. Her work has been musical instruments and animals. Items can designed for the gallery. Textiles, ne They post worldwide. D’ewe drop in! and enjoy a friendly chat about Boyle exhibited throughout Ireland and she has carried out a number be made to order. art, ceramics, glass, prints, metal, wood, of commissions for her sculpture and glass. She accepts special jewellery, paper and cards are beautifully Bridge St., Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim being the home to award-winning TV New Street, Longford, Co. Longford commissions for di erent occasions. Derrycashel, Corrigeenroe, Boyle, Co. Roscommon displayed in this lovely 19th-century 9.30am–6pm Monday to Saturday series ‘Moone Boy’ or hear the tragic 10am–5.30pm Monday to Saturday By appointment Courthouse building overlooking the +353 (0)71 9622255 / +353 (0)86 3951717 legend of Úna Bhán. +353 (0)43 3348070 Boyle, Co. Roscommon +353 (0)71 9647051 Shannon. It is a showcase for beauty, [email protected] / [email protected] [email protected] The sta of this community led By appointment Phone: +353 (0)86 3757491 design and creativity. The sta of the [email protected] www.leitrimcrystal.com www.facebook.com/TheBaldySheep enterprise also pre-arrange visits to local [email protected] Design House can also advise you on the www.woodenclocksroscommon.ie craft producers and artist’s workshops www.naomidraper.carbonmade.com various local artists who can complete a commission piece if you want something 14 The Dock Art Centre as well as provide an approved 19 Inchbo n Carriages accommodation booking service and 35 Naomh Padraig Handcrafts unique. Occasional art exhibits are hosted 29 Harrington Studios on the Art Wall while the Dock art centre Tragic life stories may have unfolded in this tourist information on local attractions, When you watch a lm and see the hero Baskets hand woven from willow and rush and gallery hosts a range of exhibitions building when it was a county courthouse. walking routes, activities and events. whisked away in a horse-drawn carriage, These purpose-built art studios, located on were a feature of rural life, used to carry and performances throughout the year. Now it is a modern art space, theatre and the grounds of King House, Boyle, aim to you may wonder how such old vehicles still While there why not stroll across the everything from bread to turf. Patricia gallery. There is a varied programme from support local, contemporary art practice While in the area why not stroll through look good. Francis Warde is a wheelwright garden and call into King House for a O’Flahery of Naomh Padraig Handcrafts uses visual art, music and dance to theatre, comedy in a wide range of media. People can visit the waterside town of Carrick on and coach builder who restores horse-drawn guided tour, or a look at the Boyle Civic the studios, which allows them to learn traditional methods and patterns in making Shannon, in addition to its streets lined with shops and cafes, a and performance art. The gallery space is wagons and wheels. For lm makers, he can Art Collection or the Connaught Rangers about the artist and their work. Artists in her baskets, collecting the willows herself farmers market on Thursday mornings and the smallest chapel in housed in three graceful rooms and there is a build a hansom cab. For repairs to wheels, Museum. The weekly Boyle Farmers any medium may apply for a residency. It is when in season. Baskets come in all shapes Ireland. There is also a riverside boardwalk and an opportunity for performance space, an art room and a café. Market takes place every Saturday body parts, windows, upholstery, metal and part of a wider programme by Roscommon and sizes and can be made to order. She also a pleasure cruise along the Shannon on ‘Moon River’ or if you want between 10 am and 2 pm. The historic St George’s Terrace, Carrick On Shannon, paint work, Francis makes it better than new County Council to develop the arts in makes St Brigid’s Crosses in three traditional to be more active there are quad, canoe and bike hire opportunities village of Boyle itself is worth a visit Co. Leitrim and will take you through the process, at his Roscommon. patterns. nearby. especially Boyle Abbey and the local 10am–6pm Monday to Saturday: from 7.45pm for evening workshop. He will rent you a carriage for your special occasion too. co ee shops and cafes. In 2017 the King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon events. Galleries open 10am– 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday and Cloonshee, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon The Dock, Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim Cloonterm, Longford, Co. Longford Boyle Model Railway will also be open to By arrangement Visitors welcome by appointment 10am–5pm Saturday +353 (0)71 9650828 10am–6pm Monday to Friday, 10am–5pm Saturday By arrangement visitors in the restored Courthouse. +353 (0)90 6637321 (Arts O ce, Roscommon County Council) [email protected] www.thedock.ie +353 (0)71 9637077 +353 (0)71 9650550 +353 (0)87 7911709 [email protected] (Mary Mullins) / kinghouse@ forest park and all of its walks, [email protected] [email protected] www.leitrimdesignhouse.ie info@inchbo ncarriages.ie roscommoncoco.ie boat rides, zip lines, bike and Segway hire is open all year round and www.naomhpadraighandcrafts.com www.kinghouse.ie / www.roscommoncoco.ie (Arts O ce) 15 Sandra Vernon Artist www.inchbo ncarriages.ie is just two miles away, while there are plenty of small animals to hand-feed and pet at the nearby Tullyboy Farm. 9 Solas Art Gallery ‘Renovating’ an old house by capturing it in 36 Michelle Made This a drawing is a love of artist Sandra Vernon. 20 Thomas Lynam Ceramics 30 Willow Design and Publishing Based in the town of Ballinamore, near the The legend of Una Bhan:- Through her nely-drawn pen and ink works From the kitchen table in her granny’s old harbour, this artist-led gallery is an initiative Photographs of Ireland’s landscape, people, she can highlight shapes and textures and Thomas Lynam is a bespoke potter and Una Bhan is a story of two broken hearts and only in death were the cottage, craft expert Michelle Fallon turns between Leitrim County Council Arts O ce  owers and fauna are the basis for Willow the play of light and shade on a building, ceramic artist who makes vivid pieces of two lovers belatedly united through their burial on Trinity Island, an all sorts of textiles into charming gifts and Design’s range of Irish-made greeting cards and the Ballinamore Community Arts Group. landscape or portrait. She specialises in functional and decorative ware. His gallery island on Lough key . Tradition says that two trees grew up over their and stationery. Cards for every kind of special keepsakes, which she sells on line. She The gallery hosts monthly exhibitions of its pen and ink drawings, often using touches and shop has a working pottery on site so graves, entwining together to form a Lovers Knot, standing guard occasion, in Irish and English, are part of teaches sewing, knitting, card, print and member artists and three group exhibitions. of colour, and occasionally works in visitors can see the full range of pottery skills over the site. Willow’s range of distinctive designs. Willow jewellery making. Her workshops are always All forms of art are exhibited and there is a list watercolours. She also creates papier mâché when they call. It is possible also to take day o er a bespoke design and publishing popular and come with a cup of tea and of forthcoming exhibitions on the website pieces using handmade papers, to produce Grounds of King House, Main St., Boyle, Co. Roscommon and weekend classes. The gallery is located service for businesses, aided by modern print some home baking. Michelle’s handmade a range of interior items such as bowls, sculptures, masks and beside Newcastlewood, which is popular for 9am–6pm Monday to Saturdays. Open Sundays during summer technology that means speci c designs in gifts and textiles give a quirky shape to miniature indoor gardens. Above the Four Seasons Garden Centre, walking and pony trekking. season a ordable print runs can be produced for traditional crafts. Main Street, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim +353 (0)71 9663033 individual clients. 10am–6pm Monday to Saturday in summer and Tuesday to Spa well Road (No. 3657), Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim (o N4) The Pines, Ballymulvey, Ballymahon, Co. Longford [email protected] An Teach Ban, Corbo, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon Saturday at other times. 12pm-6pm Wednesday to Sunday. Text/phone to book appointment Business hours. Classes evenings and weekends www.unabhan.ie Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommon Business hours Workshops year round. Check for times +353 (0)71 9644210 [email protected] +353 (0)71 9625276 /+353 (0)87 2943853 +353 (0)90 6432988 / +353 (0)87 9198882 +353 (0)71 9667315 / +353 (0)71 9667990 +353 (0)85 111 1984 www.solasart.ie / www.facebook.com/ Solas-Art-Gallery- [email protected] / [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.irishmadegreetingcards.com [email protected] Ballinamore www.facebook.com/thomas.ceramics www.facebook.com/Sandra Vernon Verysmallgallery www.michellemadethis.com