see galwegians at work

While visiting Galway, why not delve deeper into the local lifestyle and visit people in their workplace? Companies, such as Royal Tara China in Tara Hall, Mervue, welcome visitors. Witness the intricate process involved in china making, in a guided tour of this beautiful building. Every piece here is handmade by craftspeople, using original methods of design, mould making, casting, glazing and firing. Tara Hall contains five showrooms, located in the former library and drawing room of this stately home. Here you can see Royal Tara's unique designs. Guided tours every hour. For more information on guided tours, Tel 091 - 751301. At Cre Irish Porcelain, in Wellpark Joe McCaul will be delighted to show you round the factory workshop. For further information Tel. 091 - 725688. In Galway Irish Crystal's recently opened showrooms, on the Dublin Road, you can learn about the craft process at Galway Irish Crystal and see how Galway's heritage has inspired crafts people for decades.