Crafty lacemakers plan October cruise

With ICA guilds revamping their image many ladies may consider a holiday with a difference, combining a cruise with craft.

The Traditional Lacemakers of Ireland — formed during the Cork European Capital of Culture year in 2005 — are set to go on a week-long craft cruise next October. Of the 54 women already signed up more than half of them are from the ICA .

Lacemaker Veronica Stuart — who made lace and crochet roses for a bouquet given to Queen Elizabeth II when she visited Cork last May — will lead the craft cruise. “I was invited to run a lace cruise by Barter Travel. There are bridge cruises, dance cruises, so why not lace?”