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to Ireland's only Toy Soldier Factory.
Free Weekend Workshops in January.
No Experience Required! People of all ages can
enjoy painting miniatures. Pieces come in a range of styles and
sizes to suit all ages and interests. The novice painter can get
help from our friendly staff who are happy to explain the process
and choices.
How Long Does It Take?
20 to 30 minutes on Saturday and Sunday for the next 3 weekends
in January 2012.
How Does It Work?
Cast your piece, visit the creative corner, choose your colours
and just start painting.
What Can I Create?
• Keepsake fairies, ballerina, hearts, Tolkien figures,
toy soldiers, warhammer style figures.
• Holiday ornaments
• Gifts for Mum, Dad, teacher, weddings, Christmas and more…
• Personalized fridges magnets,
• Kids items including teddy bears, cowboys, Romans, Vikings
Once you have finished painting, you take you
piece home.
Time: 10am – 4pm Sat & Sun 14th to
15th, 21st to 22nd, 28th to 29th.
BOOK IN ADVANCE by emailing
.or contacting us by phone 026 40348 (Eileen)
Prince August Toy Soldier Factory is situated
between Killarney town and Cork City on the N22 main road in South
West Ireland, only a short distance from Macroom Town. The Factory
produces hundreds of different black vulcanised rubber moulds
that allow you, the customer, to cast your own model soldiers,
chess sets and other figures and animals in metal as many times
as you wish.
We receive thousands of tourists every year
who chose wisely when taking their vacation in the Rebel county
(Cork), the largest county in Ireland, rich with history and folklore,
and all our visitors enjoy experiencing first hand how to cast
a miniature and can take part in friendly tours and detailed guides
around our cozy factory.
Our Gift Shop is filled with hand painted soldiers
and themed chess sets from many time periods in history as well
as fantasy creatures, even jolly little leprechauns. Our Visitor
Centre also has an impressive collection of gorgeous jewellery,
statues, pewter, silver, pottery, glass and leather giftware from
many local irish artists. All Non- European Union visitors can
also avail of 17.26% tax back.
Opening Hours: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.
Monday to Friday all year.
Extra Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and
Irish Bank Holidays.
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