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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Cillian Sherlock

Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond

Tom Delaney runs the Ould Crafty basketmaking business in Mayo (Cillian Sherlock/PA) - (PA)

A 31-year-old willow-weaving basketmaker in the west of Ireland says he feels a “responsibility” to keep aspects of the ancient tradition alive.

Tom Delaney, who runs Ould Crafty, says basketmaking was his “first love” and he is delighted to now be selling his handmade work from a small home in Mayo all over the world.

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