| THE HISTORY OF CROCHET IN IRELAND This beautiful craft was introduced as a famine relief scheme in the mid nineteenth century and within a few years it was being taught all over the country. Women and children became very skilled at their work and supplied markets in Dublin, London, Paris, Rome and New York. Crochet was a way of supplementing the family income and may even have earned a ticket to a new life in the United States of America. Margaret Gillespie Margaret Gillespie lives with her family in Ballybofey. Like many others she has a love for crochet, a craft which has been handed down through generations in her family. Margaret specialises in the design and creation of unique hand crocheted Christening wear. For her delicate pieces Margaret takes her inspiration from designs of long ago combining traditional designs with modern influences. Other pieces are inspired by the beauty and ruggedness of the Donegal landscape. Each garment is created using only quality materials. Margaret knows your baby's Christening is a very special event and puts a lot of thought into here designs making them not only beautiful to look at but practical and comfortable for your baby to wear. | 
