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John Hanly Woollen Mills, Shop & Exhibit

Explore a self-guided exhibition on Irish weaving with touch-screen videos, plus a woollen mill shop.

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Where
Ballyartella Woolen Mills, Ballyartella, E45 P789, Tipperary (Indoors)Directions
Cost
Check admission price
Ages
Suits all ages
Phone
+3536724278
Official site

What to expect

Since 1893, the Hanly family have maintained a tradition of weaving from their mill at Ballyartella, in North Tipperary, only five minutes from the Dublin/Limerick Motorway, M7 Exit 26.

Today, this fifth generation family weaving business continues to produce a range of long lasting woven products using only natural fabrics.

Their self guided exhibition offers the visitor an unique insight into the history and continuing story of an Irish family weaving mill with touch screen videos for all the family to enjoy.

More information

Time to allow
1-2 hours
Listed by
Fáilte Ireland Attractions

Categories

  • Activity
  • Experience
  • Craft
  • Shopping
  • Shopping Centres and Department Store
  • Food Shops

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Location

Ballyartella Woolen Mills, Ballyartella, E45 P789, Tipperary

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