ICA news: Excellent standard of Limerick lace

Ethel Patterson of Donegal Federation (third from left), winner of the Limerick Federation-sponsored prize for Limerick Lace at Limerick Show, pictured with Carol O’Keeffe, Mary Moloney, Annette Long, Anne Maria Dennison and Anne Gabbett, all of Limerick Federation.

The Limerick Lace competition at this year’s Limerick Show attracted 17 exhibitors, with judges Veronica Stuart and Eleanor Calnan paying tribute to an exceptionally high standard.

Sponsored by the Archive Section of Limerick City and Co Council and by Limerick ICA, the overall prize was won by Carmel O’Donnell of Golden, Co Tipperary.