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Kenmare Lace Design Centre 
The Heritage Centre, Kenmare
Phone : 064-6641491
The tradition of making the beautiful Kenmare Needlepoint lace is still carried on in the Kenmare Lace and Design Centre. Exhibition of antique lace from the convent as well as demonstrations. Lace and materials can be purchased.
 
History of Kenmare Lace Making History of Kenmare Lace Making 

Visit History of Kenmare Lace Making
In 1864 the Poor Clare nuns under the leadership of Mother Abbess O'Hagan set upon a practical course to help the needy to help themselves, by establishing an industrial school in the convent building. There, young girls were chiefly employed in producing lace ...