BOSOM Buddies Carlow women's shed

03/11/2026

⭐This morning, Tuesday 3rd November, members of Bosom Buddies Carlow Women’s Shed once again came together to support the One Million Stars to End Violence initiative, continuing our involvement in this meaningful community project throughout the year.

The workshop took place at Carlow Town Hall, where we joined others to learn the art of ribbon star weaving under the guidance of Siobhan McQuillan, Art Therapist from Amber Women’sRefuge, Kilkenny.

Our amazing women have already made a wonderful contribution to the initiative, proudly weaving a large number of stars for County Carlow. Each star represents hope, kindness, safety and solidarity, while serving as a visual petition against domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV).

The handmade stars created during the workshops will become part of a special Christmas tree installation at St Mary's Church, spreading a message of hope, love, unity and a future free from violence against women.

Alongside the star-weaving workshop, our talented crafters also enjoyed their usual knitting and crocheting activities, making the most of the opportunity to spend a creative and sociable morning together.

The One Million Stars to End Violence project is a global community art initiative that brings people together through creativity, encouraging connection and raising awareness of violence while promoting safer, kinder communities.

We are proud that Bosom Buddies Carlow Women’s Shed continues to be part of this initiative. It is wonderful to see how small creative contributions can come together to create something much bigger and carry such an important message.

Our sincere thanks to the organisers for sharing the information and welcoming us to this wonderful initiative, to Siobhan McQuillan for sharing her skills and creativity, and to our committee members and all our wonderful volunteers for their enthusiasm, dedication and continued support.

Together, we can make a difference — one star at a time. ⭐

Photo by Lina



Amber, domestic abuse organisation
Ireland Star Weavers to End Violence

Creative Ireland Carlow Carlow County Council

03/11/2026

💄✨LOOK LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS WITH LOUISE AMOND! 💄✨

What a wonderful beauty session we enjoyed! 🥰

Our ladies had the opportunity to discover new makeup techniques, learn valuable skincare tips and pick up some fantastic beauty advice during a special masterclass delivered by .Amond.7

Louise brought her knowledge, experience and passion for the beauty industry to our Shed, helping everyone discover little tricks and secrets to look and feel their very best.

We are especially delighted Louise's professional achievements.
She is the proud recipient of the prestigious Retail Excellence Ireland Rising Star Award 2013, earned during her time with Sam McCauley.
Her professional experience also includes working with KD Cosmetics and developing her knowledge of skincare, cosmetics and beauty products.

A huge thank you to Louise for sharing her expertise, generosity and enthusiasm with our members. ❤️

We would also like to thank our wonderful Committee members and volunteers whose time, dedication and hard work made this lovely event possible.

Because every woman deserves to feel beautiful, confident and like a million dollars!

Photo by Lina

27/10/2026

🎃🍂🎨 Another lovely creative morning with Athena, filled with creativity and autumn inspiration! Our Women’s Shed members enjoyed making beautiful soft fabric pumpkins for Halloween, exploring their creativity and sharing bright, happy moments together. 🍁✨

Although the weather outside was rainy and windy, inside our Women’s Shed the atmosphere was warm, welcoming and full of smiles. It was a wonderful opportunity to try something creative, enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the joy of making something by hand. 💕

Meanwhile, in the next room, our talented knitting ladies were busy creating their own beautiful projects! 🧶✨ Two creative activities happening side by side, bringing even more energy, inspiration and a wonderful sense of community to our Women’s Shed. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to Athena Made for sharing her creativity and inspiration with our members and making these mornings so special.

We would also like to thank all our committee members and volunteers for their time and support in making.

Photo by Lina

20/10/2026

Another wonderful creative day at Bosom Buddies Carlow Women’s Shed!

We were delighted to welcome back the talented Liga Valge from Valg Studio for another inspiring polymer clay jewellery workshop, made possible with the financial support of Creative Ireland Carlow 🎨💖

Our members had the freedom to create, experiment with different ideas and techniques, and let their imaginations run wild. Everyone had the opportunity to express their own creativity and make something truly unique. By the end of the evening, they had created some beautiful pieces, including pendants, earrings and brooches. 💍🎨✨

Liga was, as always, a wonderful teacher — warm, friendly and knowledgeable. She shared plenty of helpful tips, advice and recommendations, guiding our members and encouraging them to explore their creativity with confidence. Thank you, Liga, for making the workshop such an enjoyable and inspiring experience!

A heartfelt thank you to all our Committee members and volunteers for their dedication, hard work and continued efforts in organising these activities and making the Women’s Shed such a welcoming and creative place for everyone.

📸 Photo by Lina

20/10/2026

🧶What could be better than spending a Tuesday morning in the friendly, fun and welcoming atmosphere of the Bosom Buddies Carlow Women’s Shed, learning and sharing knitting skills together?!

It was one of those mornings that reminds us how wonderful life can be when we keep things simple and enjoy the little moments that make us smile. ✨😊

Our current project is all about knitting and crochet, and once again, our experienced craftswomen shared their knowledge, ideas and handy tips with fellow members who were eager to learn something new and develop their skills. 🧶🪡

A big thank you to all our committee members and volunteers for their continued dedication and hard work in making these lovely activities possible, and to everyone who joined us on this beautiful Tuesday morning.

Looking forward to many more wonderful mornings together! ❤️

Photo by Lina

20/10/2026

🎃🍂🎨 An Autumn Creative Evening with Athena Made 🎨🍂

Last evening, our Women’s Shed members created beautiful autumn decorations: soft fabric pumpkins for Halloween. With colourful materials and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, everyone had the opportunity to explore their creativity, try something new and enjoy the moment together. 🍁🎃✨

A heartfelt thank you to Athena for bringing creativity and inspiration to our Women’s Shed and making these experiences so enjoyable and welcoming for everyone.

We are grateful for these opportunities to come together, learn something new and celebrate the simple joy of creating together. ✨🍂

A big thank you to all our committee members and volunteers for their time and help in making this lovely event possible! 💕✨

16/10/2026

14/10/2026

💜 A BIG THANK YOU TO GRACE BRANNOCK OF HERES LAW 💜

A sincere thank you to Grace Brannock from Heres Law https://www.facebook.com/share/1PMhGF8PBt/ for taking the time to speak to our Bosom Buddies Women’s Shed members on Tuesday morning and for sharing her knowledge and expertise on wills, enduring powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives.

We were delighted to see such a fantastic turnout for this very informative talk. The numbers were so great that we were fortunate to be able to use St Mary’s Church to accommodate everyone comfortably.

A special thank you to Rev Paul Fitzpatrick for kindly facilitating this for us and making the arrangements possible. We really appreciate your support! 🙏

It’s wonderful to see so many women taking an interest in these important topics and supporting our events. 💗

Women supporting women — that’s what Bosom Buddies is all about! 🌸

12/10/2026

💗✨ A huge thank you to Dr Rebecca Bermingham of Empower Aesthetics for joining us tonight at Bosom Buddies Carlow Women’s Shed!

We enjoyed an informative talk covering women’s health, skincare, and Botox, including its uses for both aesthetic and medical reasons. 🌸

Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with our members and making it such an enjoyable evening! 💕

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09/10/2026

💜 BOSOM BUDDIES CARLOW WOMEN’S SHED – CHARITY CLOTHES SALE FUNDRAISER👗✨

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN – THIS MUST STOP.💜

On Thursday, 8th October, Bosom Buddies Carlow Women’s Shed organised a special Clothes Sale Fundraiser to raise awareness of violence against women and support the ongoing work to help end it.

👗👠 There was something for everyone! Visitors could browse and purchase a wonderful selection of clothes, shoes, handbags and much more — all at great prices. Some of our lovely members also took part in a little fashion show, modelling outfits available to buy and adding a fun touch to the evening.

🎟️ Bosom Buddies also held a raffle with lovely prizes, while tea, coffee and treats made it a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community.

Every purchase, raffle ticket and donation helps make a difference. Together, we can raise awareness, show solidarity and help build a future where women can live free from violence.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED, SUPPORTED AND CONTRIBUTED TO THIS EVENT!💜

And, above all, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to every member of our committee.
The amount of work they put in is immense, and they working to the very limits of their capacity to make these events possible and support our community. Their efforts, time and care are truly invaluable and deserve the greatest recognition and appreciation. 💜🙏

Together, we are stronger. 💜

Photo by Lina