Ally Nolan graduated with a B.A in Fashion Design and Art History from the National College of Art and Design. Going on to complete a Masters Degree in Irish Art History at Trinity College. She works at the intersection of traditional craft and contemporary textile technologies, exploring how textiles are shaped by place, community, and cultural identity. Rooted in research, storytelling, and heritage, her practice sheds light on the histories of textile labour—particularly the contributions of women—that have often been overlooked and undervalued despite their cultural and economic significance.