New book charts the history of the furniture and carpet-making industries in Meath

‘Of Wood & Wool’ tells the story of the origins and evolution of the furniture manufacturing and carpet-making industries in Navan from the early 1900s right up to the end of the 20th century.

The hardback publication – commissioned by Meath Enterprise to celebrate its 25th anniversary - traces the industrial heritage of furniture-making in the town throughout the last century, from the earliest days of sawmilling in the town which ultimately gave birth to dozens of furniture factories in the subsequent decades. It also delves into the story of how Navan Carpets began and traces its development into a company of international renown which brought the name of its home town to the four corners of the world.

The book will be formally launched on Thursday 16th November at 7.30pm at the Meath Enterprise Centre, Trim Road, Navan. Attendance at the launch is by invitation only. Members of the public who would like to attend should email events@meathenterprise.ie indicating their interest by 5pm on Thursday 9th November.