Farina Sternke has been collecting and researching fans for over 10 years. She has been interested in antique costume and accessories since she was a little girl. This passion was encouraged by her grandmother and inspired by her great grandmother, who was an accomplished seamstress.

A Celebration of Irish Lacemaking took place from 9th March for four days in the Trident Hotel, Kinsale Co Cork.  Lacemakers from all over Ireland were joined by lacemakers from England, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Germany, France and the USA, some returning to hone their skills while others were sampling Irish laces for the first time.

Our first event in 2015 - our 10th year of lace making - was a celebration of Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Little Christmas) with dinner and a lace fashion show on January 3rd in the Trident Hotel Kinsale. Over 60 people were treated to a wonderful meal and most enjoyable fashion show.

Congratulations to the Limerick City of Culture 2014 and Limerick City and County Council on the publication of “Amazing Lace - A History of the Limerick Lace Industry”.  A beautiful read or browse through.