Mills and Millers Ireland ~ AGM and Autumn Event
The Society of Mills and Millers of Ireland was launched in 2001 to encourage and assist in the preservation and appreciation of mills as part of our industrial, architectural and landscape heritage. There are hundreds of mills and mill sites spread across the country and while many are beautifully refurbished or put to good use, there are also many others which could be restored or renovated while preserving their traditional context. The society aims to promote interest and awareness in this aspect of Ireland’s industrial heritage by building up knowledge and expertise in areas such as law, architecture, renewable energy and manufacturing and making information available through publications, lectures and events.
Mills & Millers of Ireland will hold their AGM on Saturday 8th October 2011 at 11.00am in the Glenavon House Hotel, Drum Road, Cookstown, Co Tyrone.
Tel: (048) or (028) 86764949. Registration tea, coffee from 10.30am.
At 12.00 noon following the AGM Mr Norman Kerr will give a presentation on linen processes. At 2.30pm following lunch in the hotel a guided tour of Wellbrook Beetling Mill, the last working water-powered linen beetling mill has been organised.
Following the tour a visit to the restored Gleshygolgan Flax Mill, Plumbridge incorporating a hydro electric scheme has also been organised.
Fee for the day €25 – if AGM only, no charge.
Booking details can be found on Mills and Millers of Ireland website.
