craft centres athy

All pieces of work were hand crafted in one of the few remaining forges of its type just outside Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland. Each item is totally individual and unique, as the traditional time honoured skills of the blacksmith were used....

In Athy County Kildare, Willie Thorne has been making Bodhrans for many years. Through his experience of making bodhrans he has now aspired to making bodhrans for the serious professional player, and has become well known for his quality workmanship. Willie is a registered Craft Worker and takes great pride in his work....