http://www.craftinireland.com/news/ Latest news from Year of Craft 2011 en info@craftinireland.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-16T10:56:48+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/mayor-to-present-potato-leaf-woodcarving-to-an-taoiseach/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/mayor-to-present-potato-leaf-woodcarving-to-an-taoiseach/ To mark the occasion of his visit to Drogheda to lead the National Famine Commemoration Ceremony, Drogheda Borough Council commissioned Terry O’Brien to produce a unique carving which the Mayor, Councillor Kevin Callan, will present to An Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny. 2012-05-16T10:56:48+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/production-has-begun-on-the-second-series-of-craft-master-the-bai-co-funded/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/production-has-begun-on-the-second-series-of-craft-master-the-bai-co-funded/ The series is looking for individuals to feature on the show who have foundation skills in the craft disciplines of Basketry, Millinery, Knitting, Furniture or Jewellery, 2012-05-15T08:25:20+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/between-art-and-industry-at-the-national-craft-gallery-kilkenny/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/between-art-and-industry-at-the-national-craft-gallery-kilkenny/ ‘Between Art and Industry’ offers an opportunity to explore the shifting relationships between craft and industry and in doing so, to understand the wider contexts of our past and present and make plans for our future. 2012-05-09T15:33:27+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/goods-of-high-st-are-made-up-with-kilkenny-craft/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/goods-of-high-st-are-made-up-with-kilkenny-craft/ An exciting new and innovative pilot business venture known as MADE in Kilkenny @ GOODS will take place on the first floor mezzanine of GOODS Department store on High St, Kilkenny. 2012-03-26T11:00:01+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/more-people-than-ever-are-buying-irish-craft-according-to-new-survey/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/more-people-than-ever-are-buying-irish-craft-according-to-new-survey/ More people than ever are buying Irish craft, according to new survey 2012-03-16T09:26:37+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/national-craft-gallery-unveils-its-new-look-website/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/national-craft-gallery-unveils-its-new-look-website/ The redesigned website offers a colourful new aesthetic with improved functionality and navigation. 2012-03-12T09:42:02+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/year-of-craft-2011-video-highlights/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/year-of-craft-2011-video-highlights/ Thank you to everybody who participated in our programme of activities and events throughout Year of Craft 2011. 2012-01-30T15:59:49+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/showcase-2012-award-winners/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/showcase-2012-award-winners/ Now in its 36th year, Showcase - which took place in the RDS from 22nd - 25th January 2012 attracted more than 5,500 retail buyers from Ireland and over 17 countries around the world including Britain, North America, continental Europe and Japan. 2012-01-22T15:49:22+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/irish-times-editorial-talks-about-the-success-of-irelands-year-of-craft-in-/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/irish-times-editorial-talks-about-the-success-of-irelands-year-of-craft-in-/ Link to ‘Challenges for arts policy’ editorial in last the Irish Times last Thursday that talks about the success of Year of Craft 2011. 2012-01-03T12:09:24+00:00 http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/irish-craft-sector-given-significant-boost-by-year-of-craft-2011/ http://www.craftinireland.com/news/article/irish-craft-sector-given-significant-boost-by-year-of-craft-2011/ Ireland’s Year of Craft 2011 initiative has given a welcome boost to Ireland’s craft industry, and will help to sustain thousands of jobs in the sector into the future, according to the Crafts Council of Ireland. 2012-01-01T19:48:59+00:00