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McKernan Woollen Mills

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McKernan Woollen Mills
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#1 of 1 Shopping in Tuamgraney
Speciality & Gift Shops
10:00 - 18:00
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
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Take a tour of a working woollen mill and discover the process of textile manufacturing in a historical context. Talk to the makers and observe how scarves are made. You will also have the opportunity to visit the McKernan Woollen Mills shop which offers a great selection of colourful and contemporary scarves, some at outlet prices.
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John G
Warsaw, Canada48 contributions
A truly memorable experience
Sep 2023 • Friends
We stopped in at the woolen mill and were thrilled to be offered a private tour of the design studio and weaving shop including several lovingly restored and maintained 19th century looms. While on the tour we gained many insights into the design process and variety of fibres and colours in Mckernan's textiles. Of course we also shopped and have lovely scarves as a reminder of our visit. If you're touring Lough Derg in County Clare be sure to stop in.
Written 30 September 2023
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philip k
40 contributions
Superb top quality scarf making, to beautiful designs
Oct 2019
We went twice - did the tour of the workshops second time - very informative - polite and friendly explanations and demonstrations by craftsmen for whom this is clearly a work of love as well as a living. Excellent scarfs in the shop including a "discount" rail that tempted us again and again!
Written 25 October 2019
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Kikki K
Rockledge, FL702 contributions
Great Shopping & pit stop
Jun 2019 • Couples
On our coach to cliffs of Moher we made a quick stop here, maybe 30 minutes. I found the best Irish souvenirs here and a better price than anywhere else so far. There’s a restaurant upstairs. Customer service was quick and helpful and I walked out with quite a haul. Perfect. Bunratty Castle just a few steps away but we didn’t have time for that.
Written 24 June 2019
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Patricia L
Dublin, Ireland50 contributions
Beautifully made scarves
Jun 2019 • Couples
Great place to visit. Owner is very entertaining and could talk for ireland. Really loved seeing the place. Bought some great presents.

Went into the shop across the road assuming it all belonged to the mills. This is owned by a completly different person. So make sure you go into the right shop!
Written 13 June 2019
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Anne M
6 contributions
Beautiful scarves and shawls
May 2019 • Friends
We stopped in to visit the shop and were treated to a very informative and funny tour of the weaving room and also the knitting room. Wonderful people and gorgeous items for sale.
Written 15 May 2019
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603bethn
Castlebar, Ireland62 contributions
Wonderful!!
May 2019 • Friends
Amazing insight into an industry that is so removed from our everyday life (in a way!) Beautifully designed items for safe and lovingly made by a family run business. It’s so good to see this in the West!
Written 6 May 2019
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Margaret F
Belfast, UK698 contributions
Worth tracking down
Aug 2018 • Friends
This is a great stop on the way to or from Shannon. A business started by Eugene and Anke McKernan, we stopped by and were greeted by both of them and given a tour.
It's in the middle of the small village of Tuamgraney, and have recently acquired a property across the street to add to the original building. Also across the street and next to their new building is a small car park and a cafe and shop that sells a range of local crafts. The McKernans recommend calling in advance so they can be sure that everything is up an running when you arrive, but even if you don't do that, you will get a warm welcome.
Written 16 November 2018
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Rebekah S
Philadelphia, PA87 contributions
Antique Looms Working Today!
Aug 2018 • Family
What a pleasure to get to see the looms working. Knitting machines cool too!
We enjoying visiting with the owners who generously showed us how they work. Best of all -- taking home beautiful knitware!
Written 5 August 2018
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Heather K-H
Houston, TX191 contributions
Wonderful staff, beautiful scarfs, a must vist
Nov 2017 • Family
We stopped by as it is close to where we were seeing. Pleasant surprise to be given a full tour of their mill!!! Truly friendly staff and answered all of our son's technical questions on their machines. A pleasure to purchase a scarf made there!
Written 29 July 2018
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lizzie4916
Cavan, Ireland539 contributions
Helpful staff
Jun 2018 • Friends
Called in while passing. Staff member we were talking to was very helpful & explained the different ways their products were made.
We were offered a chance to see a loom working but unfortunately we did not have the time. Well worth a visit, beautiful range of scarves.
Written 23 June 2018
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MCKERNAN WOOLLEN MILLS: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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  • Mon - Sat 10:00 - 18:00
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