8/05/22
An Táin Tapestry
It's one of the great tales in Irish mythology and now the Táin Bó Cúailnge has been recreated on a giant tapestry.
8/05/22
It's one of the great tales in Irish mythology and now the Táin Bó Cúailnge has been recreated on a giant tapestry.
With contributions from over 40 volunteers across counties Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath, Meath and Louth, each tapestry depicts a scene from the great tale of the Táin.
Led by Louth artist Sophie Coyle, a variety of textile techniques were used in the creation of the tapestry including appliqué, embroidery, quilting and hand dyeing.
The result is a fabulous colourful artwork which tells the story of Queen Maeve’s quest to capture the Brown Bull of Cooley and Cuchulainn’s heroic efforts to defeat the invading army.