Monthly Archives: October 2011

Safe Secrets: The Story of the Coggalbeg Hoard

How the Coggalbeg hoard found its way from a skip to the National Museum of Ireland.

October 24, 2011 – 1:28 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Inspirations | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Chao & Eero

Finnish jewellers Chao and Eero make this beautiful range of silver jewellery inspired by elements in nature.

October 21, 2011 – 2:03 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in Silver Surfing | Comments (0)

Chasing Punches

In the workshop making my own chasing punches.

October 19, 2011 – 9:16 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Workshop | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Holycross Abbey Robbery

This week two crosses were stolen form Holycross Abbey, Co. Tipperary. Is this because of the high prices being paid for scrap metal?

October 14, 2011 – 10:17 am | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Thoughts | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Colourful Silver

Some brightly coloured silver by silversmiths Sarah Stevenson and Victoria Delany.

October 12, 2011 – 12:52 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in Silver Surfing | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Patron Saint of Silversmiths

This Sunday is the feast day of St. Andronicus the patron saint of silversmiths.

October 6, 2011 – 3:24 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in Silver Surfing | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Origin

Origin UK was held last week. I picked out some of my favourite pieces from this contemporary craft fair.

October 3, 2011 – 10:11 am | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in Silver Surfing | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)