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Layout 1 25/06/2013 10:08 Page 1 Scullion Hurls Brochure Design:Layout 1 25/06/2013 10:08 Page 1 ReceptionA 6 STEP TOURArea THE Scullion Hurls is located in the village of Loughguile. It is situated at the edge of ÉCONOMUSÉE the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. EXPERIENCE The Scullion family invite you Scullion Hurls ÉCONOMUSÉE to visit the workshop and 16 Lough Road, Loughguile, A Quality Experience experience the craftsmanship Ballymena, Co. Antrim, ÉCONOMUSÉE involved in hurl making. Ireland, BT44 9JN Phone/Fax: 028 276 41308 ÉCONOMUSÉE - a concept developed in Mobile: 077 366 48115 Artisans at Work 1 Reception area Quebec, Canada. The term ÉCONOMUSÉE On arrival at the Scullion Hurls ÉCONOMUSÉE www.scullionhurls.com translates to Economuseum or working you will receive a warm welcome from the Email: [email protected] museum. The mission of the ÉCONOMUSÉE Scullion family. Key Causeway Coastal Route Causeway Coast and Glens Region Additional Scenic Routes Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty AONB network is to promote and keep alive traditional Motorways UNESCO World Heritage Site Roads Golf Courses 2 Workshop Railway Marinas Ferry Crossings Airports crafts and knowledge, whilst ensuring economic 0 5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km 0 5 miles 10 miles 15 miles Watch Micheál and Denis take the time to Rathlin Island growth within rural communities. Giant’s Whitepark Causeway B146 produce a Scullion hurl focusing on quality and Bay Fair Head Ballintoy B155 Portballintrae Greencastle Ballycastle Portrush A2 B17 Magilligan Point B62 Bushmills Torr Head Portstewart finally hand finishing the hurl in the Loughguile B17 A2 Castlerock A29 Glenshesk Benone Glentaisie A44 Downhill B92 B67 Coleraine B155 Cushendun workshop. Armoy The network is designed for small industries Dervock Glendun Binevenagh A26 River Glenaan Mountain Bush Glencorp Macosquin Lough Foyle B69 Slieveanorra Mountain Cushendall A37 Bann A44 Valley AA22 Tievebulliagh Mountain Glenariff A54 Ballymoney Loughguile City of Derry B14 Garron Garron Airport Plateau Point specialising in arts, crafts and agri-food 3 A26 Limavady B66 Historical facts & traditional techniques A29 Glenariff Ballykelly Glenballyemon River A43 Roe River Eglinton Bann A26 Cloughmills Carnlough Roe A54 Derry Valley Glenarm Garvagh products. The industries are open to the public, B68 A433 Glenarm A2 A6 Glencloy Explore the exhibition area to learn about the B192 Rasharkin Kilrea A29 B97 Dungiven A42 Swatragh Ballygally n Claudy rya N Carnfunnock rn A6 Broughshane offering an interactive, recreational and Country Park Cai history of hurling, the process involved in roon Feeny Cullybackey Slemish T W E Upperlands Mountain Portglenone Ballymena Islandmagee S Gracehill Larne A42 B900 Sperrin Maghera Ahoghill Mountains making a Scullion hurl and the family A36 enriching experience. A2 A6 A8 B1550 Bellaghy Glenoe Kells A54 connection behind the business. Castledawson Ballycarry A57 A6 A26 Whitehead Randalstown Toome Ballyclare Magherafelt A29 A8 A2 Carrickfergus A31 Antrim n 4 Present- day knowledge & techniques a Visit artisans of the ÉCONOMUSÉE network Scullion Hurls ÉCONOMUSÉE is funded by the and learn about their history, traditional Experience the Scullion Hurls production ÉCONOMUSÉE Northern Europe project under process. the Northern Periphery Programme 2007-2013 production techniques and contemporary and Northern Ireland Tourist Board. products, stamped with identity and originality. 5 Documentation centre Learn what inspired the Scullion family to start The project involves a number of organisations Discover Artisans at Work! up the family business producing hurls and more from across Northern Europe, working in about the local teams that use a Scullion hurl. partnership to promote craft tourism. 6 Craft shop Why not explore the gift shop and treat yourself or surprise someone with a Scullion hurl or one of the many craft products made from the surplus ash. These include cheeseboards, www.economusee.eu clocks, photo hurls, keyrings, pens and other personalised gift items..
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