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Crookstown Craft Village is a hub for arts and crafts in County Kildare as well as a Tourist Information point. The pottery, gift and chocolate outlet, art, calligraphy and card design studio at its centre.

Crookstown Craft Village is a hub for artists and crafters in County Kildare, as well as a Tourist Information Point. (Exits 2 & 3 off M9) It is perfectly positioned as a pit stop whether you are travelling towards Dublin, Waterford or Wicklow. The pottery, gift shop and chocolate outlet, art, calligraphy and card design studio are located in the centre. A variety of different pop up shops add to the creative atmosphere.

Some of these have included crafters such as Kathleen McCormack (weaver and basket making), Jamie Lewis (Felting), Eva Kazas (Potter), Bobby Tiernan (Pyrography), Johann Callaghan (Therapeutic Healing), Crochet, Jewellery making, sewing, wood turning knitted toys and many more have enriched the village. A variety of classes, including Calligraphy and Pottery take place here and there is also a resident florist. and outdoor seating areas.

Facilities include, free parking, outdoor seating areas and series hot and cold food and beverages, including a full deli, bakery and tea room on site.

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