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 Meath. Today's craftspeople work with a variety of materials including metals, stone, woodofand fabrics andtwo within a Theprecious Tara brooch and the Book Kells are only of the more earthly price bracket, but is still same best-known examples ofthe thephilosophy long tradition of the crafts to create something of unique and lasting beauty,work to bewith treasured excellence in Meath. Today's craftspeople a and passed on of from generation to generation. variety materials - including precious metals, stone, wood Take the opportunity view the fine earthly craftsmanship in Meath and fabrics andtowithin a more price bracket. Theby browsing this brochure. philosophy is still the same - to create something of unique and lasting beauty, to be treasured and passed on from generation to generation. Take the opportunity to view the fine craftsmanship in Meath by browsing this brochure. A finely crafted work of beauty 1 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 mkbrady@eircom.net 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 ednro@eircom.net 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 info@flynns.ie 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 info@diempottery.com 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 colettecahil@eircom.net 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 bettyartist@hotmail.com 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 deirdre@deirdrerogers.com 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 hatully@yahoo.co.uk 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. 8 1 10 11 Drogheda Bettystown a ck wa ter Bl Ri v er Kells N1 2 Oldcastle N2 Nobber M1 Ardee Slane 7 9 r Rive ne Boy 4 Brú na Bóinne Navan Athboy Donore Laytown Duleek Tara Trim 3 R iv er Ashbourne Boyne Summerhill 5 Ratoath Longwood Enfield Kinnegad M1 Clonard N1 6 Dunshaughlin Ballivor Dunboyne N N2 Kilcock 3 M5 N4 0 Dublin Belfast Galway Dublin Shannon Rosslare Cork 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 info@meathtourism.ie 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.