Octagon Quilters Mayo People of the Year Award Winners

On Saturday night 15th November 2014,  over 350 people attended a banquet at Breaffey House Hotel for the Rehab, Connaught Telegraph and Mayo County Council "Mayo People of the Year Awards".

The Octagon Quilters (Westport) were one of the eleven winners of the award, for their contribution to charities, and the promoting of the art of Patchwork and Quilting over the past 23 years. Their project for 2014 is making Fidget Quilt's for Alzheimer's patients.

Founder member Madeleine Jordan received the Award on behalf of the Octagon Quilter's from Edel Cadden Chairperson of Rehab.

Madeleine and Gemma Henessy were also interviewed by Irish TV and Midwest radio.

Eight members of the Octagon Quilter's attended the award ceremony on the night: Chairperson Gemma Henessy, Vice Chairperson Marie Freeman, Assistant Secretary Brid Sammon, members Mary Brady, Mary Madden, Evelyn Brady, Maura Cusack and Founder Member Madeleine Jordan. 

Madeline was also presented with a cake on the night for her 89th Birthday, and everyone sang her Happy Birthday .A wonderful night was had by all.

Mary Madden (Western Branch)

Westport Quilter's Anniversary Celebration Exhibition July 2011

Westport Quilters’ Anniversary celebration

The Octagon Quilters of Westport, County Mayo, are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the group by holding an exhibition of members’ work at the Custom House Studios, The Quay, Westport from July 7to 31 inclusive.

The Studios are open from 10am to 5pm on weekdays and 1pm to 4.30pm on weekends and bank holidays. Admission is free.

Founded in 1991, the group holds weekly meetings in Westport and organises, workshops, exhibitions and an annual charity project.

For further information please contact secretary Mary Ayres on email: mayres1@eircom.net