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Page 1: Artisans at Work · Artisans at Work Scullion Hurls is located in the village of Loughguile. It is situated at the edge of the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

ÉCONOMUSÉEArtisans at Work

Scullion Hurls is located in the village ofLoughguile. It is situated at the edge ofthe Antrim Coast and Glens Area ofOutstanding Natural Beauty.

On arrival at the Scullion Hurls ÉCONOMUSÉEyou will receive a warm welcome from theScullion family.

THE ÉCONOMUSÉEEXPERIENCE

A Quality Experience

ÉCONOMUSÉE - a concept developed in

Quebec, Canada. The term ÉCONOMUSÉE

translates to Economuseum or working

museum. The mission of the ÉCONOMUSÉE

network is to promote and keep alive traditional

crafts and knowledge, whilst ensuring economic

growth within rural communities.

The network is designed for small industries

specialising in arts, crafts and agri-food

products. The industries are open to the public,

offering an interactive, recreational and

enriching experience.

Visit artisans of the ÉCONOMUSÉE network

and learn about their history, traditional

production techniques and contemporary

products, stamped with identity and originality.

Discover Artisans at Work!

Scullion Hurls ÉCONOMUSÉE16 Lough Road, Loughguile,Ballymena, Co. Antrim,Ireland, BT44 9JNPhone/Fax: 028 276 41308Mobile: 077 366 48115

www.scullionhurls.comEmail: [email protected]

Scullion Hurls ÉCONOMUSÉE is funded by theÉCONOMUSÉE Northern Europe project underthe Northern Periphery Programme 2007-2013and Northern Ireland Tourist Board.

The project involves a number of organisationsfrom across Northern Europe, working inpartnership to promote craft tourism.

www.economusee.eu

1 Reception area

Reception AreaA 6 STEP TOUR

Watch Micheál and Denis take the time toproduce a Scullion hurl focusing on quality andfinally hand finishing the hurl in the Loughguileworkshop.

2 Workshop

Explore the exhibition area to learn about thehistory of hurling, the process involved inmaking a Scullion hurl and the familyconnection behind the business.

3 Historical facts & traditional techniques

Experience the Scullion Hurls productionprocess.

4 Present- day knowledge & techniques

Learn what inspired the Scullion family to startup the family business producing hurls and moreabout the local teams that use a Scullion hurl.

5 Documentation centre

Why not explore the gift shop and treat yourselfor surprise someone with a Scullion hurl or oneof the many craft products made from thesurplus ash. These include cheeseboards,clocks, photo hurls, keyrings, pens and otherpersonalised gift items.

6 Craft shop

The Scullion family invite youto visit the workshop andexperience the craftsmanshipinvolved in hurl making.

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Bushmills

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Torr Head

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Garron Point

CarnfunnockCountry Park

Rathlin Island

Ballintoy

Whitepark Bay

Giant’s Causeway

Portstewart

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Greencastle

Castlerock

Magilligan Point

Derry

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