Women Innovators in Ireland - Crafts of Ireland Farming Fact Sheet

Crafts of Ireland, founded by Sandra Coote in 2016 in County Cavan, blends farming, traditional crafts, education, and tourism on her family farm. The enterprise preserves Irish heritage through workshops in wool spinning, butter churning, and needle felting, using farm-sourced materials like rare breed sheep wool, flax for linen, and local plant dyes. A purpose-built studio hosts these activities, showcasing antique tools and promoting cultural sustainability. The business exemplifies rural innovation by sustaining traditional skills and local materials, contributing to cultural preservation and community resilience.