The Kenmare Lace and Design Centre in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland | Arts and Crafts

The Kenmare Lace and Design Centre in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland is dedicated to preserving the craft of Irish lace making, and a is a centre for the promotion of Kenmare and many other laces, it is not just a museum or craft shop. This meeting place for lace makers from all over the world displays beautiful laces including antique lace from the Convent of the Poor Clares Kenmare, and except for these and other demonstration pieces, most can be purchased. The Kenmare Lace and Design Centre also offers lace making materials and general haberdashery for purchase, there's also a demonstration table where you are shown how all the Irish laces are made, and machine made souvenir lace pieces are available, come for a fascinating visit.