A Tradition of Excellence Inspiring Craft Pieces from Meath, Ireland’s Heritage Capital

A Tradition of Excellence
Inspiring Craft Pieces from Meath,
Ireland’s Heritage Capital
A finely crafted work of beauty
The Tara brooch and the Book of Kells are only two of the bestknown examples of the long tradition of crafts excellence in
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Boltown Gallery, Kilskyre,
Kells, Co Meath
Tel 046 924 3605
Email
somervillestudios@
eircom.net
www.boltowngallery.com
www.meathcrafts.ie
Available
Gallery hours
Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm
Weekends 12-6pm
Workshop Mon-Fri only
Paul Bowers
At Boltown Gallery and Somerville Studios, Art
Exhibitions are a regular feature. Fine art and
unique craftworks can be purchased direct from
the studios and commissions are welcome.
Transport can be arranged for groups.
2
Cookstown Road,
Cortown, Kells, Co Meath
Tel 046 924 1116
Email
[email protected]
Available
by appointment only
Maria Brady Textile Crafts
Handmade greeting cards for all occasions.
Wall hangings and framed fabric appliqué
pictures with original designs.
3
Craft Studio,
Muchwood, Ballivor,
Co Meath
Tel 086 832 0283
Email [email protected]
Rosaleen Butler
Cards by ‘Roisin’, Handmade greeting cards
for all occasions. Personalised cards inserts
made to order. Wedding and evening
invitations, place cards and RSVP’s. Hand
decorated wedding accessories. Painting in
watercolour, oil and acrylic.
4
The Carthouse, Giltown,
Beauparc, Navan,
Co Meath
Tel/Fax 041 982 5032
Mobile 086 871 0710
Email
seamuscassidy01@
eircom.net
www.seamuscassidy.ie
www.meathcrafts.ie
Available
Tue-Sat 10am-6pm
Seamus Cassidy
Woodturner & Cabinetmaker
Unique furniture commissions in a
contemporary style, artistic and functional
woodturned and sculptural forms available
from own studio-gallery 5 minutes drive from
Bru na Boinne (Newgrange).
5
Ratoath, Co Meath
Tel 01 825 6938
Mobile 087 246 3754
Email [email protected]
www.meathcrafts.ie
Available
by appointment only
Also at Trim Visitor Centre
Celtic Earth Crafts
Grainne and Paul Flynn
Handmade mirrors and Stained glass pieces.
Neolithic spirals and concentric shaped,
inspired by Tara and Newgrange.
6
Milltown, Dublin Road,
Ashbourne, Co Meath
Tel/Fax 01 835 9083
Email
[email protected]
www.diempottery.com
www.meathcrafts.ie
Available
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat-Sun by appointment
Thomas Diem Pottery
Contemporary and traditional ceramic
giftware. Simple forms and vibrant colours
combine to give a unique look. The studio is
open to the public and work is also available
in craft and design outlets throughout Ireland.
7
6 Beechmount Lawns,
Navan, Co Meath
Tel 046 907 4429
087 615 2514
Email
[email protected]
Available
by appointment only
Colette Gough
Freehand ink drawings on canvas using a rich
gamut of colour. Traditional and contemporary
celtic designs inspired by ‘The Book of Kells’.
Also figuartive illustrations based on Irish myth
and legend. Commissions taken.
8
Castlekeeran, Carnaross,
Kells, Co Meath
Tel 046 924 5915
Email
[email protected]
www.meathcrafts.ie
Available
by appointment only
Betty Newman Maguire
"Tearmann Artist Studios"
Artist / Sculptor creating large and small scale
fine art and craftwork in bronze and mixed
media. Private and public commissions.
9
The Paddocks Studio,
Dunmoe, Navan,
Co Meath
Tel 046 907 5616
Email
[email protected]
www.deirdrerogers.com
www.meathcrafts.ie
Available
by appointment only
Deirdre Rogers
Contemporary Glass & Design
Interior, exterior, functional and sculptural
glass pieces, handmade and designed especially
for each client. Awards and presentation pieces
are a speciality.
10
Monknewtown, Slane,
Co Meath
Tel 041 982 4984
Email [email protected]
www.meathcrafts.ie
Available
by appointment only
Helen-Anne Tully
Juniper Designs
Mixed media combining a variety of materials,
different paint mediums and natural handmade papers blend to create tactile, ethereal
and imaginative images, influenced by the art
and culture of ancient civilisations.
11
Mellifont, Collon,
Co Meath
Tel 041 982 4326
Available
by appointment only
Michael White, Blacksmith
Creating designs through the traditional craft
of hot forging; making wrought iron candle
holders, copper framed mirrors and
commissioned work.
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Meath Craftworkers
1. Paul Bowers
2. Maria Brady
3. Rosaleen Butler
4. Seamus Cassidy
5. Celtic Earth Crafts
Callsave 1850 300 789 (within Ireland)
Tel + 353 1 835 8022 (outside Ireland)
www.meathtourism.ie
[email protected]
6. Thomas Diem Pottery
7. Colette Gough
8. Betty Newman Maguire
9. Deirdre Rogers
10. Helen-Anne Tully
11. Michael White
This brochure is published by Meath Tourism
Ltd., Co. Meath. It is an application of the
Meath Brand Identity, financed by Meath
LEADER, the NRDP and EU Initiative for
Rural Development, 2000-2006.