Mountmellick Embroidery Museum

19/06/2026

We enjoyed welcoming the Abbeyleix Mothers' Union to Mountmellick Embroidery and Heritage Museum and sharing the rich heritage of Mountmellick embroidery.

Thank you for visiting!

09/06/2026

We were delighted to welcome members of Bunclody Mothers Union on June 4th.

It was a pleasure to share our history and traditions with such an enthusiastic and engaged group.

Thank you for choosing to visit us. We hope you enjoyed your day and look forward to welcome you back again in the future.

26/05/2026

19/05/2026

HELP US STITCH HISTORY! 🧵✨

We are so proud of the incredible work our community has contributed to the Mountmellick Embroidery Commemorative Piece so far.

Now, we need your help to design its heart.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have updated our upcoming schedule:

📅 The "Big Design" Day: Saturday, 23rd May | 10am – 4pm
📍 Location: Upstairs, Mountmellick Development Association (MDA) R32 A0PK

Please email [email protected] to book your spot.

We want YOUR stitches on this historic piece!

This full-day session on May 23rd is all about collaboration. We will be brainstorming and designing the 3D centerpiece together, deciding how to showcase every singular piece contributed by the community. 🌸

Whether you are a master stitcher or have never held a needle, your ideas and your hands are needed.

Please bring with you the pieces you've done already or the patterns you have started 🙏 as a part of our Big Design.

Please note that you can bring your own lunch on the day for break or you can go to the Hares Corner Restaurant next door, the tea/coffee will be provided!

📩 How to join: Send us a DM or email [email protected] to secure your spot for the full-day planning session.

Let’s create something that will be a legacy for generations to come.
🤍

29/04/2026

A Night of Harmony and Heritage in Mountmellick 🎶✨

The Wesley Choir (Birmingham, UK) will make a welcome return to Mountmellick on Friday, 8th May 2026. 🎤

The choir will perform a beautiful selection of popular favourites and uplifting gospel songs. 🎵

The evening will also feature:

Local speakers sharing insights into Mountmellick’s heritage of faith.
A performance of poetry by students from Mountmellick Community School

Schedule & Location 📍

Date: Friday, 8th May 2026
Time: The event will start with a pre-concert reception at the Hare's Corner restaurant commencing at 7:00 pm.
The concert will start at 8:00 PM in the MDA building. 🎶

Where: The MDA building, Irishtown, Mountmellick, County Laois. R32 A0PK 📍

Admission: €10 (Pay at the door)

The event is hosted by Beverley Barbour, Methodist Lay Worker.
Tel: 087 934 7910 📞

The money raised will support the Mountmellick Embroidery and Heritage Museum. 🧵🏛️

Tel: (057) 862 4525 📞
email: [email protected]📧

14/04/2026

Headline: HELP US STITCH HISTORY! 🧵✨

We are so proud of the incredible work our community has contributed to the Mountmellick Embroidery Commemorative Piece so far.

Now, we need your help to design its heart.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have updated our upcoming schedule:

📅 Next Workshop: Saturday, 2nd May | 2pm – 4pm
📍 Location: Upstairs, Mountmellick Development Association (MDA) R32 A0PK
Please email [email protected] to book your spot.

📅 The "Big Design" Day: Saturday, 23rd May | 10am – 4pm
📍 Location: Upstairs, Mountmellick Development Association (MDA) R32 A0PK

We want YOUR stitches on this historic piece!
This full-day session on May 23rd is all about collaboration. We will be brainstorming and designing the 3D centerpiece together, deciding how to showcase every singular piece contributed by the community. 🌸

Whether you are a master stitcher or have never held a needle, your ideas and your hands are needed.

There will be a lunch break from 12.30am to 1.30pm and people can either bring their own lunch or go to the Hares Corner Restaurant next door.

📩 How to join: Send us a DM or email [email protected] to secure your spot for the full-day planning session.

Let’s create something that will be a legacy for generations to come.
🤍

13/04/2026

Join the Next Workshop

Members of the public are invited to join the next session and contribute to this growing legacy:

Mountmellick Development Association, R32A0PK
Date: Saturday 2nd May (rescheduled from 18th April)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Skill Level: All levels welcome. Even those who have never threaded a needle will receive expert guidance and leave with the skills to practice their first stitches at home.

Come witness the beauty of Mountmellick Embroidery and help us piece together a unique part of our community’s history.

Bookings: [email protected]
Telephone: 057 8624 525

07/04/2026

Mountmellick Community Unites to Stitch History

The Mountmellick Embroidery Workshops are enjoying a remarkable resurgence, with over 40 participants attending the most recent session. The workshops brought together a diverse group, ranging from complete novices to accomplished stitchers, all contributing to a special commemorative project.
The atmosphere was one of mentorship and community spirit, as experienced embroiderers shared traditional techniques with those new to the craft. A significant highlight of the afternoon was the progress made on the Commemorative Piece, which now features stitches from residents of all skill levels.In a special show of local unity ahead of Easter, Rev. Lesley Robinson and Fr. Micheal Murphy joined the workshop to sit side-by-side and add their own stitches to the collective work.

The organizers said:
"We are delighted to see such engagement with this traditional craft. The relaxed atmosphere and the willingness of experts to guide beginners has made this a truly inclusive project. We are also incredibly grateful to the Mountmellick Credit Union; their generous sponsorship is what allows us to host these community afternoons.
The public is invited to become part of this local legacy by attending the upcoming workshops. No prior experience is necessary, and all are welcome to try their hand at the stitches that will form this wonderful community piece."

Event Details:
Dates: Saturday, 11th April and Saturday, 18th April

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Location: Upstairs at the Mountmellick Development Association (MDA)Booking: Places are limited.

Please book in advance to secure your spot.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 57 8624 525