Borris Lacemakers to visit Strasbourg

MEMBERS of the Borris Lacemakers group in County Carlow have been selected to travel to the European Parliament in Strasbourg in early October. The group will participate, display and demonstrate Borris Lace in a space in the European Parliament which will be dedicated to craftworkers from five different countries during a session of the European Parliament.

Lawmakers, journalists, and diplomats from across Europe will get a chance to engage with the display and meet the Borris Lacemakers representatives.

The trip has been organised and facilitated by Carlow MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.

The two members flying to Strasbourg are Margaret Byrne, chairperson of the group and Betty Thompson, both from Carlow.

Brigid Fox, PRO of Borris Lacemakers said that the group are honoured to show their craft in the European Parliament.

She said: “We are delighted to have this chance to participate in such a prestigious event in such an important venue. Just recently we completed our Heritage Week project Lace on the Village Green. We had a visit from local MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú who invited two members of our group to Strasbourg. Our lace will be displayed in a space dedicated to craftworkers from five different countries from across the EU. Borris Lacemakers are very proud to have been chosen by Cynthia to represent, not only Carlow, but Ireland.”