Stories in Stitches Exhibition and Reviving Traditional Aran Hand Knitting

You are warmly invited to the launch of the Stories in Stitches exhibition, which will remain on display for several weeks following the opening.
Inspired by the remarkable creativity of Aran knitters from Kilnagross during the 1950s and 1960s, this exhibition marks the culmination of a long-term community project led by Patricia O’Reilly and Mary Kelly.

Bringing together local knitters and crafters, the project celebrates the sharing of experience, imagination, culture and traditional skills. Through their work, participants have explored the rich heritage of Aran hand knitting while creating new connections between past and present.

The exhibition reveals how the vulnerable craft of traditional Aran hand knitting has been revived within a contemporary social landscape. Using needles, yarn and generations of knowledge, the makers have woven their own stories into every stitch, demonstrating how this unique tradition continues to evolve while honouring its heritage.

We look forward to welcoming you to celebrate this special exhibition and the enduring legacy of traditional Aran hand knitting.