Mayo artist to showcase talent at famous Ballymaloe Craft Fair
A top Mayo artist will be descending on Ballymaloe Grainstore in Cork this November to showcase her work at the beloved Ballymaloe Craft Fair – just in time for the 2024 festive shopping season.
Teresa Owens of Teresa Owens Art will be among those showcasing the best of Irish-made craft and design at the fair.
Cloonfad-based Stephen Costello of Stephen Costello Bog Oak Sculpture will also be displaying his wares in Cork next month.
Across two weekends, designers and food producers will display their products as Ballymaloe Grainstore transforms into a magical market suitable for all the family to explore and purchase unique gifts ahead of the busy Christmas period.
The fair will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. each Friday evening and from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, ensuring attendees will have ample opportunity to browse the stalls operated by the many talented crafters, artists and food producers.
Visitors will enjoy a mixture of textiles, glassware, sculptures, art, woodwork, jewellery and leather goods, all handmade by crafters and artists based both locally in Cork and across the country.
As well as fantastic gift options, Ballymaloe Craft Fair will also offer a wide range of goods from local artisan food producers, featuring everything from cheese makers to chocolatiers.
Ballymaloe Craft Fair provides the perfect day out for adults and little ones alike, with free entry for children Under 12.
Children can express their creativity through Lego workshops, taking place each Saturday and Sunday, at €10 per child. Parental supervision is required for Under 5s, while older children can enjoy safe and educational play for one hour whilst parents enjoy the abundance of craft and food stalls.
Bree Allen of Ballymaloe Grainstore said: “It is a pleasure to launch this year’s Ballymaloe Craft Fair, and we are so excited to welcome back our talented suppliers and stall holders and introduce some new faces too. We have a fantastic selection of stalls this year and I’m certain visitors looking for a perfect Christmas present will find what they are looking for.
“It is so important to shop local as much as possible, and we hope visitors will get behind our many small, independent stall holders and make Craft Fair 2024 one to remember!”
Ballymaloe Craft Fair 2024 will take place at Ballymaloe Grainstore across two weekends: November 15 to 17 and November 22 to 24. Children Under 12 enjoy free entry, with prices otherwise as follows: Friday – €8 per person; Saturday and Sunday – €10 per person. On-site car parking is free, and there will be a complimentary bus service operating from Midleton Train Station to Ballymaloe and Ballycotton. Tickets can be purchased from today through the website ballymaloegrainstore.com as well as at the door during both weekends.