Linen Biennale NI

07/10/2025

Congrats everyone in Dromore Linen Festival !

Helen and Rebs visit the first ever Dromore Linen Festival.

07/10/2025

All things sustainable textiles this saturday!

26/09/2025

Join us in R-Space Gallery tomorrow 2pm - 4pm for the opening reception of Flaxen - a solo exhibition by acclaimed textile artist Alice Fox.

We've had a wonderful few days installing the show and getting to know Alice. It's an honour have her feature in the Linen Biennale 2025. Her new body of work incorporates flax in all its stages - from whole dried stems to unspun fibre, and exploring both the plant’s strength and fragility in a textured, structural celebration of flax.

Come along to see this work up-close and personal (the scale might surprise you!) and get the opportunity to hear from Alice about her many processes, research areas and interests. We'll have some refreshments at hand too!

26/09/2025

26/09/2025

18/09/2025

So many reasons to head to Dromore for the Dromore Linen Festival over the next few days

18/09/2025

Kicking off tonight the Dromore Linen Festival !

Wow! What a jump in followers, thankyou to everyone who has joined us this past few days!!

The count down is on to our opening event on thursday in conjunction with ABC Council, join us for a fascinating cultural and historical exploration of ‘Dromore Linen: Past, Present and Future’ in The Bowling Pavilion, Dromore Community Centre on Thursday 18 September at 7pm.

Milliner and guest speaker Kerry Freud will present an illustrated talk exploring the rich history of linen production, with a special focus on Dromore, a town deeply rooted in the legacy of flax, weaving, and stitching.

No booking required and everyone welcome!

12/09/2025

Its European Heritage Open Days this weekend and we've got some Saturday recommendations

History author and guide John Bradbury will lead a tour of listed building The Linen Rooms. The property has witnessed over three hundred years of change, reflecting the social and political history that has profoundly shaped Lisburn. The tour begins at 2pm and lasts approximately one hour. Free and open to all – no booking required. Eimear's exhibition will also be open 11am - 4pm.

Visit Carnegie Oldpark Library, Belfast on September 13th. Open 11am - 4pm, tours at 15 mins past the hour, each hour. The library is now in the midst of an exciting regeneration project. Our vision: to transform it into a vibrant 'Centre for Weaving'. Your visit will consist of a guided tour where you will learn about the history of this building, hear about our future plans, and finish by weaving a bookmark of your very own to take home!

Finally the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum is offering a number of collection tours acorss the day - they must be booked in advance. Full details on their website but what a day to be out and about in NI

02/09/2025

much wow!

From the research I have did this is what I can locate of the linen and textile industry of Dromore Town Centre. If I have incorrect names or locations or if I have missed any mills or factories please let me know! Kerry x

26/08/2025

Low ticket warning for the Flax Meitheal Harvest Celebration! ⚠️

If you’ve been thinking about joining us this weekend for the Flax Meitheal Harvest Celabration, now’s the time to book your tickets! There are less than a handful left and it’s going to be an absolute blast.

Swipe through to see the detailed schedule and, If you’re ready to join us in Tyrone for a weekend of education, community and celebration, book your spot today via the l¡nk in b¡o.

🗓️ Saturday 30 – Sunday 31 August (subsidised bus leaves Friday 29 in the evening)
📍 on Saturday and on Sunday, Co. Tyrone
🚌 Subsidised transport to and from Dublin and subsidised on-site accommodation are available!
🥪 Lunch (Saturday & Sunday) and dinner (Saturday) are included

https://fibreshedireland.ie/the-flax-meitheal-harvest-celebration/

26/08/2025

Great Linen initive comming up in Dromore soon! Get involved!