Foxford Woollen Mills
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Foxford Woollen Mills

Irish spinning mills Museums in Ireland
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Foxford Woollen Mills is an artisan woolen mill located in the village of Foxford in County Mayo. With its reputation for excellence, this is where some of Ireland’s finest woollen garments are produced. The factory features a Visitor Experience that lets you discover over 120 years of craftsmanship!

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A woolen mill founded in 1892!

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Sheep are legion in Ireland, and are prized above all for their wool! A white gold that the Foxford spinning mill puts to good use, producing sweaters, plaids, blankets, cushions, scarves, etc. on a massive scale. since 1892!

Foxford Woollen Mills is considered an expert in its field, and enjoys an international reputation for the quality of its textiles. Visitors from all over the world come here to discover the age-old secrets of Irish wool spinning, and usually leave with a little souvenir…

The spinning mill has the advantage of being open to the public: its Visitor Centre organizes guided tours through the factory to introduce visitors to wool processing… From old-fashioned instruments to today’s machines, the facility offers a complete and entertaining overview of wool working!

Of course, you can also eat on site and visit their shop, where you can snap up a wool garment or accessory. Sweaters, scarves… The choice is yours! The prices are quite attractive, and the products are of the highest quality: they will undoubtedly last you many years!


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Foxford Woollen Mills

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GPS coordinates

53.981935, -9.113459

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Check the opening hours and admission requirements before you leave, especially during peak season or on Irish public holidays.
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