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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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…
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Threads of Lore Visit Belfast to Explore the Power of Storytelling Through Textiles
Textiles have long been used to preserve history, celebrate culture and tell stories. During a recent excursion to Belfast, members of Threads of Lore experienced another powerful dimension of textile art through a visit to the Threads of Empowerment: Conflict Textiles’ International Journey exhibition at the Ulster Museum. Part of the Belfast International Arts…
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Learning One Stitch at a Time
Every beautiful piece of embroidery begins with a single stitch. When the members of Threads of Lore first came together, they shared a passion for history, heritage and creativity. While some members brought years of embroidery experience, others were eager to develop new skills and embrace the challenge of creating something truly special. As…
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Every Stitch Tells a Story
When visitors admire the beautiful embroidery of The Journey of the River Boyne in Threads, they often notice the colours, the intricate detail and the stories captured within each panel. What they may not realise is that every image is created using a variety of traditional embroidery stitches, each carefully chosen to achieve a…
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Threads of Lore Visit Mountmellick to Discover Ireland’s Unique Embroidery Heritage
There are few places in Ireland where embroidery is more than a craft. In Mountmellick, County Laois, it is part of the town’s identity. Members of Threads of Lore recently enjoyed a fascinating visit to the Mountmellick Embroidery and Heritage Museum, where they explored the remarkable history of Ireland’s only indigenous style of embroidery.…