Weaving the Threads of Heritage

A group art project and exhibition inspired by Fingal’s textile heritage and manufacturing legacy.

The exhibition is curated by Petra Skyvova with the support of Creative Fingal Fund. Opening on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 2pm in Ardgillan Castle and Gallery followed by a talk ‘Balbriggan Stockings on the Global Stage’ by historian Dr Cora McDonagh in the Castle Drawing Room, at 3pm.

Exhibition runs until Sunday 11th May 2025

This exhibition showcases original artefacts and memorabilia from the once world-famous local textile and hosiery manufacturing factories alongside contemporary artworks. The artworks created for this project draw inspiration from these objects and from the area’s historical industry and the lives of the workers, capturing the essence of a by-gone era while infusing it with contemporary artistic vision. Each piece reflects the textures, patterns, and stories of the past, brought to life through the diverse artistic expressions.