Introducing Avoca
The tiny village of Avoca (Abhóca) still trades on its setting for the now-defunct BBC TV series Ballykissangel, but the main reason to visit is to amble about – and hopefully spend loads of money in – the superstar of all Irish cottage industries, Avoca Handweavers (35105; www.avoca.ie; Old Mill, Main St; 9.30am-6pm), housed in Ireland’s oldest working mill.
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It’s been turning out linens, wools and other fabrics since 1723, and all of Avoca’s much-admired line is produced here. You are free to wander in and out of the weaving sheds.
Just in case you might want some local info, the tourist office (35022; Old Courthouse; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat) is in the library.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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