The winners of this year’s National Crafts Competition have been warmly congratulated by the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Joe Mellett. Among the 52 winners were three Mayo people: Andrew Kirrane, Swinford who was awarded the Duff Tisdall Furniture Design Award, Edward Domican, Knappagh, Westport who won second prize in the wood and stone carving, and Beth Moran, Clare Island, Westport who won first prize and the Country Markets Ltd medal category 14.1 weaving – hand weaving for fashion or furnishings.
The exhibitions are on display in Foxford Woollen Mills until September 25 and the Cathaoirleach encourages as many people as possible to view these exhibits.
