Meet the Makers of The Ferns Tapestry

Meet the Makers of The Ferns Tapestry | Heritage Ireland Skip to content Heritage Ireland Buy a Heritage Card Home What’s on Meet the Makers of The Ferns Tapestry Meet the Makers of The Ferns Tapestry Price Free of charge Dates 18/08/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 23/08/2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location Ferns Castle Share: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter On this page Description Contact Gallery Opening Times Contact Facilities --> --> Meet the Makers of The Ferns Tapestry --> Step into the story of Ferns through the needles and skills of the local community who created one of its most treasured artefacts. The Ferns Tapestry is a remarkable 15-metre community masterpiece of crewel embroidery. Its 25 colourful panels bring to life the rich history of this ancient place — from the arrival of St Aidan in 598 AD and the early monastic settlement, through Viking raids and the turbulent career of Diarmait Mac Murchada, to the coming of the Normans in 1169, with glimpses of later life in the town. During Heritage Week, meet some of the makers themselves. Hear the stories behind the stitches, learn about the ancient craft of crewel work, and discover how a community project became a lasting gi