Three Offaly makers showcase homegrown talent at Ballymaloe Craft Fair

Three top Offaly makers are descending on the beloved Ballymaloe Craft Fair this November at Ballymaloe Grainstore in Cork.

Georgia Quealy of Bon Chocolatiers, resin artist Fiona Scott, and Margaret Edgill of Mount Briscoe Organic Farm represent Offaly at the fair as makers countrywide display their offerings.

Each weekend, from November 15 to-17 and 22 to 24, more than 200 of Ireland’s top artists, 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.

With different exhibitors each weekend, Craft Fair will be open from 5-9pm each Friday evening, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-5:30pm.

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!”

Tickets are priced at: Friday: €8 per person and Saturday & Sunday: €10 per person, and can be purchased at: https://www.ballymaloegrainstore.com/