CHAIRPERSON

Eilís has a background in science and drama and currently works as a primary school teacher. She lives in Headford where she is raising a young family and is committed to making the town a great place to live and to grow up. She focuses on the community development side of the Headford Lace Project.

TREASURER

Ester Kiely, is a textile artist, whose work is rooted in traditional skills with a contemporary twist. She explores themes of heritage, landscape, language and personal histories. Ester exhibits her work nationally and internationally, offers skills workshops and collaborates on community arts projects.

SECRETARY

Coming soon.

EDUCATION OFFICER

I am enchanted by handmade lace, especially bobbin lace. The way the threads connect all the way through a piece. All things are connected. This is a part of the history of women and I think it’s very important to treasure that.

RESEARCH OFFICER

Norma is a historian with a special interest in the social history of women working in the Irish lace industry. As an accomplished lacemaker, the technical aspects of the craft inform her research. Norma is also responsible for building and managing our website. 

ARCHIVIST & LIBRARIAN

Retired Medical Scientist with a diploma in Health Promotion and interest in the mental, social and physical health benefits to be gained from group craft activities. Experienced embroiderer with newfound interest in lace and its history. Level 6 Specific Purpose Training & Development.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Coming soon.

DCCI REPRESENTATIVE

Crafter with specific expertise as a tutor of crochet. Has crafted during Heritage week in Athenry Castle and in Dúchas na Gaillimhe, Druid Lane, Galway. Level 6 Specific Purpose Training & Development.

COMMITTEE

I'm a Brazilian, living in the area with a young family and I fell in love with community work because of Headford Lace. I'm a graduate of a Law School in Brazil and worked as a producer at events such as Carnival and Virada Cultural (a 24h version of Culture Night). I work as a full time Mammy and enjoy involvement in other community groups like Headford Yarnbombers and Headford Ukulele Group.

COMMITTEE

We are delighted to welcome Marina as the newest member of our committee.

SPECIAL CONSULTANT

My name is Jackie Magnin. I was born and raised in the Netherlands and trained as a teacher. I moved to Ireland in 1996. I have always been interested in many crafts, but bobbin lace is my favourite. When I was asked if I could make sense of the sample of Headford lace I was only too happy to work out the pattern and start teaching.