Mucros Weavers New 2013 Range!

For over thirty years Mucros Weavers have produced quality woven accessories under the expert eye of master weaver John Cahill on the grounds of Killarney National Park in Co. Kerry, Ireland.
For 2013 we have added many new eye catching designs, colours and styles to our range of quality Gents and Ladies caps, scarves, waistcoats, blankets and handbags. A small selection of the new range can be seen below, for our full range visit our Weavers Workshop here in the Muckross Craft Centre, or any of our many stockists internationally.

Trinity Patch Cap, Kate Wax Hat, Alpaca Scarves, and new Mens Waistcoat.

These pictures represent just a small portion of our wide range of quality products, more of our range and information on Mucross Weavers and Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms can be found on our Website.

Skellig Scarf

Blasket Scarf and Kerry Cap

Our colourful scarves, stoles, capes and blankets, are made from premium natural yarns such as wool, mohair and alpaca. Our headwear and bag collection add elegance and style to any outfit. 

Patch Kerry Cap, Alpaca Scarf

Mary Hat

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Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms, one of Killarneys Top 3 attractions!

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Did you know that Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms is rated as one of the 3 best visitor attractions in Killarney on Tripadvisor? Almost 94% of reviewers rated it at 4 or 5 stars, describing it as excellent or very good, the highest ratings possible on Tripadvisor!

 

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We are delighted to hear that our visitors are enjoying their visits so much! Why not add your reviews if you have visited us, we would love to hear about your experience! And if you haven’t had the chance to visit us yet, then don't just take our word for it, hear what visitors themselves have to say and pay us a visit!

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A short history of Muckross House.

Muckross House

This nineteenth century Victorian mansion is set against the stunning beauty of Killarney National Park. The house stands close to the shores of Muckross Lake, one of Killarney's three lakes, famed worldwide for their splendour and beauty. As a focal point within Killarney National Park, Muckross House is the ideal base from which to explore this landscape.

A still morning on Muckross Lake

Muckross House was built for Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife, the water-colourist Mary Balfour Herbert. This was actually the fourth house that successive generations of the Herbert family had occupied at Muckross over a period of almost two hundred years. William Burn, the well-known Scottish architect, was responsible for its design. Building commenced in 1839 and was completed in 1843.

Muckross House, probably mid 1860s

Rhododendrons in bloom during the month of May, Muckross Gardens.

 Originally it was intended that Muckross House should be a larger, more ornate, structure. The plans for a bigger servants' wing, stable block, orangery and summer-house, are believed to have been altered at Mary's request. Today the principal rooms are furnished in period style and portray the elegant lifestyle of the nineteenth century landowning class. In the basement, one can imagine the busy bustle of the servants as they went about their daily chores.

Autumn colours, Muckross Gardens

During the 1850s, the Herberts undertook extensive garden works in preparation for Queen Victoria's visit in 1861. Later, the Bourn Vincent family continued this gardening tradition. They purchased the estate from Lord and Lady Ardilaun early in the twentieth century. It was at this time that the Sunken Garden, Rock Garden and the Stream Garden were developed.

For more information about Muckross House, the estate and its history see our website here.