Congratulations to all the participants of the 7th cycle of Acorns on your graduation today, super women with amazing businesses Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

This is how I spent my Saturday morning. My first ever bit of basket weaving - a willow vase (there's a jam jar inside for water). With thanks to Helena Golden The Willow Woman and The Seamus Ennis Centre in Naul @tsecc. #amcrafting

TYs really enjoyed their Willow Weaving workshop with The Willow Woman Helena Golden. Students worked through the willow weaving process and made beautiful baskets to take home. 🧺

Fabulous progress made by those participating on our Advanced willow weaving course being delivered by The Willow Woman , as part of the LELP heritage skills project. Watch this space for 6 qualified willow weaving tutors who will be ready and willing to share their skills!

In this week's Meet The Maker, Maria Moynihan talks to Leitrim woman Helena Golden, who turned her hobby of basket weaving into a business in 2020. eu1.hubs.ly/H02L5ld0

Just posted a photo @ W8 Village instagram.com/p/CoILNbps60B/…

To celebrate St Brigid’s day, Age Friendly Ireland invited groups of the Older People Councils from Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Monaghan and Cavan to launch the film they participated in ‘Brigid, Our Spirit Stirring’ View the youtube video here: youtu.be/UbNKQXqCZ4E

During the Launch they made crosses and the Brideog dolls. Some even stepped through the girdle and wished for brighter days ahead. It was a great event held in the W8 Centre, Manorhamilton. It was Launched by Cathaoirleach Cllr Ita Reynolds Flynn

Keeping the heritage craft of Basketmaking alive and well with the students of Ballymahon Vocational School as part of The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Creative Schools Week 🧺💯💚

TYs learned all about the willow weaving process and created beautiful baskets to take home. Thank you to Helena Golden for facilitating this workshop 🧺 #transitionyear #crafts #ballinamore #leitrim The Willow Woman

A new opportunity for 2024 - I'm currently working with Lichen Ceramics as part of a Co-Create project - combining our crafts with the support of TheLeitrimDesignHouse Creative Ireland Fab Lab Maker Hub