St Brigid's Commemorative Cloaks

In 2023 wool heritage and climate advocacy came to the National Ploughing Championships. In association with Kildare County Council, Creative Ireland and Wool in School, introducing  a community artwork made from Irish Grown Wool, visitors were invited to test their craft skills with a variety of techniques to create wool elements crafted together to create wool cloaks to commemorate St Brigid's 1500.  

Four stunning St Brigid’s Cloaks were crafted with an all encompassing approach to wool heritage, art and climate change. This project developed & curated by Wool In School Director and Artist Lorna McCormack and Lead Artist Michelle Hickey Legge focused on using locally sourced Irish grown wool and sustainable resources. All which aligned with the ethos of Wool In School and a number of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

These colourful and creatively designed commemorative cloaks were made with Irish Grown wool from the Galway Wool Co-Op, Donegal Yarns, Ériu and Ciarán's Yarns.

Over 950 men, women and children, including experienced knitters across Ireland and 250 school children from the town of Kildare contributed to these beautiful St. Brigid’s Cloaks.