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Felt Fairies
Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Felt fairies are magical Irish fairies from the hidden heartlands of Dooneen. Handcrafted with pure wool in the wet felting technique to achieve an authentic look. Felt Fairies produces unusual wool creations and invites visitors to experience and learn wet felting during one of their many workshops.

Surrounded by fairy forts in the beautiful hidden heartlands in County Roscommon you will discover the most magical fairies. Felt Fairies are traditionally handcrafted using the oldest technique of cloth creating which is wet felting. Felting occurs when wool fibres, when wet, are agitated, rubbed and squashed. Felt Fairies sell their products in very few limited outlets in Ireland.

Visitors are welcome to learn this old form of felt making in the art of creating wonderful fairies, among many other choices. One and two day courses are available all year. Booking is essential. Make your Irish holiday even more memorable by acquiring a new skill and meeting new friends.

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Dooneen, Co. Roscommon, F52 TN53, Ireland
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