MOTHER’S DAY WISDOM FROM OUR MILL​

Wishing all mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day. 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 in our mill we speak to the women on our team on the best advice their mothers gave them.​

RITA

"My mum always said be nice to people old or young it's important to respect everyone."

Rita Meehan, mender, Magee Weaving mill

THERESA

My mother always said, “If it's worth doing, it's worth doing well!”

Theresa Murphy, mender, Magee Weaving mill

MELISSA

"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

"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

"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​