From left to right: Anna Adamska, Theresa Murphy, Rita Meehan (Menders).
Mother's Day Wisdom from our Mill
Wishing all mothers a very Happy Mother's Day from everyone at Magee 1866 & Magee Weaving Mill.
Our mill in Donegal town is a fifth-generation family business, where knowledge and craft have been lovingly passed down through the generations. With so much wisdom woven into the fabric of our mill, we spoke to the women on our team about the best advice their own mothers gave them.
Rita: "Be Nice to People, Old or Young"
"My mum always said be nice to people old or young — it's important to respect everyone."
Rita Meehan, Mender, Magee Weaving Mill
Theresa: "If It's Worth Doing, It's Worth Doing Well"
"My mother always said, 'If it's worth doing, it's worth doing well!'"
Theresa Murphy, Mender, Magee Weaving Mill
From respect and resilience to positivity and presence, the advice shared by our team reflects the same values that have shaped Magee across five generations of care, craft, and the people who carry it forward.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers, past and present, who help shape who we become.
Melissa: "Be Yourself, Be Happy, Live Your Life"
"The advice I always give my children is be yourself, be happy, live your life & don't forget your mammy."
Melissa Mullin, Pattern Office, Magee Weaving Mill
Susie: "Cherished Memories Last Longer Than Anything You Can Acquire"
"My mum always says the cherished memories from the time we spend with the people we love in childhood lasts longer than anything you can acquire."
Susie Page, Head of Design, Magee Weaving Mill
Laura: "Just Go For It"
"If I'm ever deciding whether to do something or not, I'll call up my mum and she always says 'just go for it!' Her enthusiasm is a constant reminder to approach life with a positive outlook."
Laura Cross, Textile Designer, Magee Weaving Mill
Magee Weaving mill is a fifth-generation, Donegal-based weaving mill renowned for its heritage Donegal tweed and Irish linen, handcrafted using techniques passed down since 1866.
