Lace used in Kate Middleton’s wedding gown traced to Ireland

Unique style has origins in County Monaghan

CATHY HAYES,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Saturday, April 30, 2011, 9:09 AM

Updated Saturday, April 30, 2011, 9:09 AM

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Carrickmacross lace was used in Kate's wedding dress.

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The lace used in Princess Catherine’s wedding dress has its origins in County Monaghan.

The lace-making technique originated in Carrickmoss and was also featured on Diana, Princess of Wale’s wedding dress also.

Carrickmacross lace was first established in the 1820s by Mrs Grey Porter, wife of the rector of Donaghmoyne, according to the County Monaghan’s tourist website.

The Carrickmacross Lace Gallery, which operates as a co-op, continues to produce the fine lace.

The company’s website says the lace was historically "made by the poor for the rich and famous."

The method used for stitching the delicate lace appliqué flowers on the train and bodice of the bride’s dress is named after the market town in County Monaghan where it began.

“Carrickmacross Lace uses a technique of needlework called ‘applique’, the lace being worked by applying fine organdie to a delicate net ground,” says the website.

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susanna | May 01, 2011, 08:53 PM EDT

The Irish lace was the perfect touch for the royal beauty!

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susanna | May 01, 2011, 08:52 PM EDT

carrickcourt - very cool!

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carrickcourt | May 01, 2011, 07:18 PM EDT

As soon as I saw the reference to Co.Monaghan I knew this had to be the lace that was from Carrick, thus part of my name here.

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CMMcShane | May 01, 2011, 05:31 PM EDT

My Father was born and raised in Carrickmacross. When visiting Cousins in 1983 we went to St. Louis Convent where the Nuns made Lace by hand and we got Sister Carroll to open up for us on a Sunday where we purchased a Lace veil which our Girls each wore on their wedding Day. I have been told on subsequent visits that the Lace is now made by Machine, no longer by hand.

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cillowen | May 01, 2011, 01:49 PM EDT

some ahole will need a crumb - there are too many in my tribe - sad to be blunt.

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martinfay | Apr 30, 2011, 10:24 PM EDT

Up Monaghan.

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