Borris Lacemakers to represent Carlow in the European Parliament

Two members of the Borris Lacemakers group in 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 plenary session of the European Parliament.

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

The two members travelling from the Borris Lacemakers are Margaret Byrne, Chairperson of the group and Betty Thompson, both from Carlow.

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

According to Brigid Fox, PRO of Borris Lacemakers, the group are honoured to take their place amongst Europe’s lawmakers,

“We are, naturally, 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'.

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"During that time, we had a visit from local MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú who invited two members of our group to Strasbourg where 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”