The Kilmallock Traveller Women’s Group, supported by Ballyhoura Development, recently hosted a Traditional Crepe Flower Making Workshop as part of the Lifelong Learning Festival.

Facilitated by Mary O’Donnell and Joanna Lenihan, the family-friendly workshop brought together participants from across the community for an evening of creativity, storytelling, and cultural connection.

The event celebrated the traditional Traveller craft of crepe flower making — a skill that has been passed down through generations of Traveller women. Participants had the opportunity not only to learn the craft itself, but also to hear personal stories about its significance within Traveller culture and family life.

The workshop created a warm and welcoming space for parents and children to learn together, helping to strengthen connections across generations and communities. For some parents attending, the evening provided an opportunity to reconnect with a tradition from their own childhood, while also sharing it with the next generation.

The event highlighted the importance of preserving and celebrating Traveller culture and traditions, while fostering inclusion, learning, and community participation through shared experiences.

Ballyhoura Development is proud to support the ongoing work of the Kilmallock Traveller Women’s Group and initiatives that encourage cultural awareness, lifelong learning, and community cohesion.

East Limerick Traveller Project