Follow the latest developments from Threads of Lore, including project milestones, exhibition announcements, community events, media coverage and opportunities to meet the group and view our work.
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Summary Sept 2026
A lot has been happening with Threads of Lore in the last few months, we are delighted to have recruited 3 new members Carol Uí Fhearghail, SuzieFarrell and Mary O Donnell. They are a great addition to the group and we warmly welcome them. We continue to meet on Friday mornings in Dunshaughlin Library…
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Visiting the Bayeux Tapestry in the British Museum in London September 2026
By Carol Gogan Hi fellow embroiders. The following is an account of my recent trip to see the Bayeux Tapestry. On Saturday the 27th September 2026 my sisters Maeve, Patricia and our friend Catherine and I visited the British Museum in London to for a much anticipated viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry. I had…
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Sew little time, Sew much to learn
It’s back to school for quite a few members of the Threads of Lore this year. Always keen to expand their stitch knowledge base, 8 members of Threads of Lore enrolled in the Silk Shading Embroidery Course in Parnell Square, Dublin. The course is run by Alice from beAlice. Silk shading (also…
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Creation of the Community Tapestry
As part of Heritage Week in August 2026 Threads of Lore invited members of the public to take part in the creation of a unique community Heritage Week Tapestry. The afternoon began with The Fabric of Our Community at Dunshaughlin Pastoral Centre, where members of the public were invited to contribute to a new…
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Threads of Lore Celebrates a Wonderful National Heritage Week in Dunshaughlin
Fantastic turnout for community tapestry workshop and full house for Voyage of Hope presentation Threads of Lore celebrated a hugely successful National Heritage Week 2026 in Dunshaughlin on Thursday, 20 August, with two special events bringing the community together through embroidery, local history and shared stories. The afternoon began with The Fabric of Our…
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Voyage of Hope Tapestry Launch for National Heritage Week
As part of National Heritage Week, Threads of Lore is delighted to invite you to the launch of its unique tapestry project, Voyage of Hope, an embroidered tribute to the remarkable story of sixteen young girls who left Dunshaughlin Workhouse in 1849 to begin a new life in Australia. National Heritage Week celebrates Ireland’s…
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Helping Create a Community Tapestry in Dunshaughlin
National Heritage Week celebrates Ireland’s cultural, built and natural heritage. It brings together volunteers, community groups and heritage enthusiasts to share their experience, knowledge, culture and practices. As part of this year’s celebrations, Threads of Lore is inviting members of the public to take part in the creation of a unique community Heritage Week…
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Threads of Lore Set to Visit the Bayeux Tapestry
There are few works of textile art more famous than the Bayeux Tapestry, and members of Threads of Lore are looking forward to a truly memorable visit when this extraordinary masterpiece goes on display at the British Museum in 2026. For the first time in almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry will leave France…
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Threads of Lore Supports Gemma’s Garden Party
Members of Threads of Lore were delighted to attend Gemma’s Garden Party, a much-loved annual fundraising event in Dunshaughlin that brings the local community together in support of cancer research. Held in the beautiful surroundings of Gemma’s garden, the event featured home-baked refreshments, plant sales, books, bric-a-brac, raffle prizes and live music, creating a…
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A Milestone Moment: Launch of Panel 12 of The Journey of the River Boyne in Threads
On 15 October 2025, Threads of Lore celebrated a significant milestone with the official launch of the first completed panel of The Journey of the River Boyne in Threads at Dunshaughlin Library. It was a proud evening for everyone involved, marking the culmination of years of planning, research, creativity and dedication. The event was…