Welcome to Beth Moran Handweaver

Clare Island, County Mayo, Ireland

* Formerly known as Ballytoughey Loom *

Weaving is my passion. Building a story one thread at a time.

Weaving is my passion.

Building a story one thread at a time.

I weave because it enriches the fabric of my life.

I am continuously intrigued by the changing environment and challenged by the unexpected and exciting nature of existence. I am inspired by the beauty that surrounds me on this Clare Island that lies in the Atlantic quietly unfolding it’s secrets. (Read more)

Beth Moran

I weave because it enriches the fabric of my life.

Beth Moran

All the work in this shop are one off designer pieces with no repeats. This is an important concept in my work as I have a great love for the individuality of each person and the unexpected nature of life. This is reflected in the many different “incidentals” you will see in each piece. Each collection will be run on approximately a 3 month changeover and each new collection will focus on a different product.

The Discovery Collection

This new collection is a journey of discovery. While working with various structures in a playful way many new patterns began to emerge and lots of new techniques discovered. Each piece was very much a learn as you go creation, without too many preconceived ideas. Through the combination of techniques and colour I have had fun discovering the unexpected and have allowed myself to respond spontaneously to whatever thought or feeling arose. Most of the pieces in this collection would work very well as a work of art on a wall, or you may wish to adorn a piece of furniture with them and of course there is the option of wearing them! Just for the fun of it. It has been an informative period with a very happy result. I hope you will like them too.

The Discovery Collection

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Courses

Courses are available upon request and availability. They will be run on a personalized one to one basis.

Course Workshops

Please reach out personally to arrange dates for courses on a one to one basis

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Visitor Experience

For 2025 my studio will open to the public (12-4pm Wed – Sun) and visitors between the 3rd June – 30th September. Outside of this is by appointment only (087 1254552). All are welcome to come and see work in progress and maybe even have a hand at something. I love to show people how things work. (Read more)

What my clients say

I’ve been a big fan of the hand weaver Beth Moran since opening the lighthouse in June 2013. She is my go-to person for very special individually woven items from table runners, rugs, wall-hangings and unusual small gifts such as hand-woven fabric covered journals. My favourite piece is my “Clare Island Cloak” which has seen me through several weddings! Every year I treat myself to some special “Beth” piece.

Roie Mc Cann @ The Lighthouse Clare Island

Beth, just letting you know how thrilled I was to receive my very own, Beth Moran original in the post. Having witnessed your work processes I can truly appreciate each strand and colour combination as being the work of a master crafts person.The weight and tactile nature of my blanket makes me reach for it every evening, it is a comfort and a joy that I am honoured to own.

Niamh Synnott, Dublin

Learning to weave under the care and guidance of Beth Moran is a total delight. I first came to Clare Island in 2018, and have returned to the loom every year since. Rarely can a master artist make a master teacher, Beth is the exception. Her heart is big and her patience is wide! I would highly recommend any one – of no or all craft experience to attend one of Beth’s courses. A truly unique escape, you will be astounded at what you’ll carry home when you aboard the boat back to Roonah.

Alice McCabe, Portrush