The Weavers Cottage, located in the village of Clonegal is full of charm and character. The cottages were a 17th century construction by Alexander Durdin. And they were built for local weavers. Originally there was a row of 6 cottages. Also comprised of a pair of semi-detached, two-bay, single storey dormer cottages with attic conversion. Likewise the cottages would have been part of the cottage industry prior the mechanisation of the craft.
The cottages were used for weaving when the trade was at its height. The cottages now feature many articles and pictures from those times. From time to time the cottages are used for spinning, bread making and crochet demonstrations. They are also used for evenings of story telling, music, song and dance.
Beautifully restored to its original condition with weaving and wool dyeing demonstrations.
It`s now a Clonegall Weaving Cottage History Museum. There is also a beautiful heritage garden at the back.
Open all year: 10am to 4pm Monday, 9am to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 2pm Wendesday, 10am to 3pm Friday, Closed Saturday and Sunday. Check the Facebook page for more details: Clonegall Weaving Cottage History Museum
Admission charges: Free – As the Weavers Cottage is a voluntary organisation, all donations greatly appreciated.
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