This weekend is your final chance to check out the works of some of Donegal's most promising craftspeople in a unique exhibition. 

Ten talented designers and makers have recently completed a training programme with Creative Coast Donegal and the Design and Craft Council of Ireland (DCCI).

The course concluded with a presentation night and the launch of an exhibition at Letterkenny’s Motley Crow Anti-Café.

Creative Coast Donegal and the Design and Craft Council of Ireland (DCCI) 2018 training programme presentation evening, 9th May 2018

The displays are featured in the venue until Satuday 19th May, so make sure to call in to get a glimpse of the pieces before they’re gone. In the gallery below, we meet the makers and entrepreneurs who are planning big things for 2018 and beyond – watch this space!

Featured creative businesses are:

  • Alarnagh Barrett McGinley – Doll Maker
  • Ann McGonigle – Donegal Tweed Garments and Accessories
  • Eilis Galbraith – Textile Designer
  • Fiona Doherty – Artisan Soap Maker
  • Ciaran Boyce – Modern Eire
  • Lorraine O’Carroll – Peninsula Pottery – Wheel-Thrown Ceramics
  • Margaret Gillespie – Traditional Irish crochet garments
  • Grainne Campbell – Rhythm Nation – Sportswear for Irish Dancers
  • Olive McGovern – 3D Collage Donegal Sea Pictures
  • Fiona Herbst – Polymer Clay Hand Crafted Jewellery