Crafts Council of Ireland

Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) http://www.ccoi.ie/content/view/19/74/ The Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) is the national design and economic development organisation for the craft industry in Ireland. Its activities are funded by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment via Enterprise Ireland. CCoI curently holds 1305 members in its register of craft enterprise. See also the Craft Search facility where you can find registered makers by name, county, product and discipline as well as samples of their work. The Craft Industry The major sectors within the Irish craft industry are pottery, glass, jewellery, textiles (particularly knitwear) and furniture. Irish craft businesses are characteristically small in scale and are geographically widespread, but taken nationally the industry is a significant employer, while also providing viable, sustainable enterprises in all areas, including those isolated rural communities ignored as unsuitable by other manufacturing sectors.

Ellen McNulty is President of www.lynotttours.com>

Outher websites:  Cruise Tour Planners

Australia Travel Master

Ireland Travel Expert

Scotland Travel Master