Creative Island 2011 by Design & Crafts Council Ireland

Creative Island 2011

Crafts Council of Ireland

Contents

Creative Island 2011

The Year of Craft 2011 Message from our Patron 3

Welcome Message 4–9

The Creative Island 10 – 13

Accentuate the Authentic Ireland Craft Trail

14 – 43

Pottery & Ceramics 44 – 83

Home & Gifts 84 – 129

Fashion & Accessories 130 – 171

Jewellery 172 – 176

Index

14 – 43

44 – 83

84 – 129

130 – 171

Head of Market Development: Brian McGee Retail Programme Executive: Emma McGrath Text: Alanna Gallagher, Journalist Design: CodyDelahunty Product Photography: Trevor Hart Fashion Stylist: Lauren McCreery Editorial Photography: Neil Hurley Styling: Eleanor Harpur Additional Photography: Crafts Council of Ireland

All prices shown are Irish RRP including VAT and are subject to change.

Cover image: Edel MacBride Elsa Snood €70

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WELCOME The Crafts Council of Ireland and Craft Northern Ireland have designated 2011 as Year of Craft. The year marks the 40th anniversary of the Crafts Council of Ireland and will be celebrated through a diverse range of dynamic events and programmes to showcase the very best of craft made on the island of Ireland.

Creative Island was launched in 2010 to place Irish Craft at the centre of Showcase, providing a platform for quality Irish artisans to meet retailers in a single contemporary and buyer-friendly area.

MESSAGE FROM OUR PATRON Activities will include everything from exhibitions and open studios to lectures and workshops for craft enthusiasts of all ages. To join in the excitement and learn more about events happening throughout the year visit: www.craftinireland.com

I am delighted to be Patron of Year of Craft 2011 which celebrates the tremendous richness and vitality of the craft industry throughout the island of Ireland. Refined over centuries, the craft sector is of immense importance to our culture and our society, as well as an important economic activity. As a country we have a very distinctive and renowned heritage in craftsmanship and Irish craft is authentic, precious and unique. Year of Craft celebrates both traditional skills and cutting edge contemporary work and presents the talents of our makers to Ireland and to the world. Please join with me in this celebration and experience some of the many events in the year long programme.

Mary McAleese President of Ireland

Based on extremely positive feedback on last year, we have increased the size of Creative Island 2011. As with last year, the craft makers were selected from a wide field for their creativity, craftsmanship and product quality, by an independent panel of retailer buyers. All of the work has been imagined, designed and made in Ireland. In this catalogue we have highlighted the location of the maker’s studio to emphasise that all Irish Craft is created by ‘someone’, living and working ‘somewhere’ in Ireland. We encourage you to interact with the makers at their stands in Showcase but also perhaps where they make their work. Ensuring the visibility of Irish craft to consumers is a key strategic goal for the Crafts Council of Ireland and our Market Development team is eager to work with retailers around the world who wish to build commercial opportunities with Irish craftspeople.

Finally, 2011 has been designated Year of Craft. As well as presenting events and exhibitions both at home and abroad, Year of Craft 2011 will raise awareness of the important contribution that the craft sector makes to the economy. We welcome the support and involvement of all our friends and partners in this exciting year long initiative.

Laura Magahy Chairman, Crafts Council of Ireland

Úna Parsons Chief Executive, Crafts Council of Ireland

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The CREATIVE ISLAND Irish Craft is being reborn as a vibrant, creative, artisan based sector. This is happening through the work of a generation of energetic and passionate makers who are designing and making beautiful objects for people to give, to wear and to use.

Though amazingly varied in skills and materials, every piece of Irish Craft expresses the energy and passion of its artisan creator, each of whom imagined, designed and made their product in Ireland. Irish Craft objects are unique and embody their maker’s skills and creativity in a way that cannot be replicated or captured in products mass produced elsewhere. In fact, Irish Craft offers a wonderful alternative to the globalised over consumption of the past decade. It also offers a sustainable alternative, something that is becoming more and more important to consumers.

Irish Craft objects are unique and embody their maker’s skills and creativity in a way that cannot be replicated or captured in products mass produced elsewhere. Featured: Arabic bench, €2,950 by Garvan de Bruir (p58)

Featured:

Throws by Liz Christy (p54), from €99.95

Serving dish, €95, small bowl, €20 and mug, €16 all by Karen Morgan (p36)

Max Benjamin (p74) candles and room fragrances, from €17.95

Milk and sugar set, €54 by Lynda Gault (p32)

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“In today’s market, the things that take time, from food to craft, all have a new value. It’s about the story and its integrity.”

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Retailers and consumers alike are considering the story behind a product and asking if it has something modern and contemporary to say, while also having real provenance and authenticity. People are now interested in the origination of a product, where it came from and how it was made. Ilse Crawford says of this trend “In today’s market, the things that take time, from food to craft, all have a new value. It’s about the story and its integrity.”

In celebrating this uniqueness, the Crafts Council of Ireland developed a new consumer message: ‘Imagined, Designed, Made in Ireland’. The brand is designed to enable consumer promotion and merchandising of Irish Craft to help to grow the share of voice at retail for artisan makers, leading to higher consumer awareness and consequent increased shelf space and sales.

That is Irish Craft’s unique selling point and its point of difference. Ilse Crawford

Featured: ‘Festival jug’, €59.95 by Jerpoint Glass (p66)

Selection of throws by Cushendale Woollen Mills (p56), from €80 each

Creative Island is also a way to encourage artisan makers to design and make innovative and creative products for sale in mainstream retail outlets, and provide a platform for artisan makers to present their products to the trade in a professional way.

The Crafts Council of Ireland launched Creative Island at Showcase 2010, and carried the new consumer message through in a retail campaign in November and December 2010. The reaction to this campaign has been extremely strong from retail partners, the media and craft makers. The Crafts Council of Ireland will be increasing spend on these campaigns in 2011 to grow the market share of Irish Craft in 2011 and beyond. We continue to seek out quality retail partners who wish to engage with Irish Craft and in a wholehearted way, helping us to grow the sector while at the same time increasing their own sales and profitability. We look forward to hearing from you.

VISIT:

www.giveirishcraft.com

Brian McGee Head of Market Development, Crafts Council of Ireland

Featured: Vase and bowl from â&#x201A;Ź70 by Karen Morgan (p36)

Green leather Gladstone bag by Inti Leathers (p106), â&#x201A;Ź395

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ACCENTUATE the AUTHENTIC

Jerpoint Glass is situated half way between Stoneyford and Thomastown. The converted stone-fronted farm buildings sit at the entrance to the luxury hotel Mount Juliet. Established over 30 years ago the glassworks makes hand-made glass on the premises.

by Alanna Gallagher Journalist

Ceramicist Mary Neeson makes hand-made bisquewear and is also a gallerist. Her Blue Pool Gallery, formerly the Muckross Post Office, is also where her studio can be found. The property remains a hub, but these days it’s full of lovers of craft. Situated some two and a half miles outside Killarney on the scenic Muckross road, the gallery allows visitors the chance to engage with the craft maker. Mary brings her pieces into the gallery to finish them off in full view of the visiting public. “I bring them in so people can see the process. I wash the pieces with glazes or add heads to angels,” one of her signature designs. People can also get stuck in and paint pottery. She has an area where visitors can paint pots or mugs which she then glazes and fires. The pieces cost from €15 – €45 and you can still see the throwing marks, the maker’s marks, she explains. “The painting takes as long as the person wants. Kids have it done in 30 minutes whereas an adult could take all evening.”

CRAFTING A TRAIL IN CO. KERRY

KILKENNY, THE CAT’S MIAOW FOR IRISH CRAFT

Co. Kilkenny is steeped in craft making. MADE in Kilkenny offers a pan-discipline tour of the county with ceramics, basket weaving, furniture, glass, jewellery, stone carving and textiles all represented.

Authenticity is the holy grail for the modern tourist. 2011 is the Year of Craft so why not get a true sense of the creative process by paying a visit to a craft studio. Whet your appetite with these four suggestions.

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Mary also supports the work of other local craftspeople in the gallery. Fellow ceramicist Sara Flynn, who’s based in Leap in West Cork, being one.

The blowing takes place in an old Dutchstyle barn. The public can walk into the workshop and sit and watch as the makers blow glass, explains owner Kathleen Leadbetter. “You can get really close to what’s going on and get a real appreciation for what’s involved in the making of handmade glass. If we make the piece today you can have it tomorrow. This is the magic of molten glass.” It’s also a great sales technique, she admits. “Buyers even ear mark their piece before it goes into the oven.”

In addition to their signature stemware, they design lighting, jugs, vases, bowls, accessories and bespoke work. The gallery at Jerpoint Glass also features other local artisans. See woodturnings by David Comerford and ceramics by Mark Campden whose fish and lizard bowls and platters are very distinctive. Owner Leadbetter also makes wall pieces from the glass made on the premises. Afterwards, immerse yourself in Ireland’s past with a visit to Jerpoint Abbey, situated two miles from the glassworks. And when you’ve worked up an appetite for lunch explore Knockdrinna Farm House Cheese, which is made in nearby Stoneyford. Tours of the premises are also available.

VISIT:

www.madeinkilkenny.ie www.jerpointglass.com www.discoverireland.ie/kilkenny 2

After indulging your creative side explore the local landscape with a nature walk along the edge of the Blue Pool. Or drive up the road to Muckcross House, which Queen Victoria visited when she came to Killarney. Their craft gallery and pottery offers another opportunity to take a peek at a potter at work.

VISIT:

www.maryneesonceramics.com www.saraflynnceramic.com www.discoverireland.ie/kerry

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CRAFT IN YEATS COUNTRY

In Yeats Country in Co. Sligo The Cat and The Moon Gallery is a beacon of light for local and national craft talent. Representing 300 craft makers, it has a unique collection showcasing the best of Irish made work, says jewellery maker and gallery owner Martina Hamilton whose own studio is to the rear of the gallery. “Each piece is precious and unique,” she explains. She designs under her own name and also under the brand name Spirit of Ireland. Both collections are available to buy on the site where they are made, something that adds an extra dimension to the process of acquiring a beautiful piece of craft. “Half of what we sell we make”, Hamilton admits. “You, the customer, get a first-hand experience of the environment in which the pieces are made.”

Other local talents on show there include Strandhill-based Ana Faye whose leather handbags represent hand-crafted arm candy, Oh Dots linen-made soft toys, clocks by Colloney-based Mark Heaney of Craftwoods and raku ceramics by Rachel Quinn, whose studio is in Ballincarrow and Tom Callery who operates from the village of Ballymote. After a comprehensive browse of the gallery why not visit Kate’s Kitchen next door, where a selection of home-grown Sligo treats are on offer. Afterwards, you can visit the dolmen in Carrowmore and climb Knoc na Rae and drink in the mythology and the views. Back at The Cat and The Moon you can even buy a piece of jewellery with the same panorama designed on it. 4 VISIT:

www.thecatandthemoon.com www.martinahamilton.ie www.madeinsligo.ie www.discoverireland.ie/sligo

THE CREAM OF THE KINGDOM’S CRAFT

The godfather of modern Irish craft, Louis Mulcahy has been throwing pots for 35 years in the Co. Kerry gaeltacht of An Daingean. His pottery and shop are situated between Dunquin and Ballyferriter. The premises, Cruach Mhartáin, constructed in the style of the Blasket Island cottages, is built to sit into the mountainside. The whole premises is a workshop, Louis Mulcahy explains. “You can see the potters working on all our shapes. We use all the techniques from throwing to jiggering to casting and ceramic sculpture.” He still designs and makes everything himself before passing it to the repetition throwers. It’s a bit like an Italian renaissance painting school. A guided tour of the pottery studio will explain the process and give you insight into the handcrafting aspect of the pieces on display. They make their own glazes on the premises, something you can also see on their guided tours.

Additionally, they have opened a room where you the visitor can have a go at throwing on a wheel under the tutelage of a master potter. You can then have your pot glazed, fired and sent to you as the most original souvenir possible of your Co. Kerry trip. The café is also legendary. One of the workshop girls grows all the greens. Louis’ daughter-in-law Emer Fallon cooks and bakes all the home-made soups, panini and cakes. A brisk walk on Clogher Beach, which played a starring role in the films Ryan’s Daughter and Far and Away will blow any cobwebs away. Fossils, four hundred million years old, can be seen in the cliffs above. VISIT:

www.louismulcahy.com www.discoverireland.ie/dingle

For further information, visit: www.discoverireland.ie/craft www.craftinireland.com

Pottery & Ceramics Pottery and ceramics fuse the practical with the ornamental. Created from the earth itself, this craft traverses numerous styles and offers a wide range of appeal from the rough hewn to the high-tech. Pottery and ceramics can be used or admired. Tableware enriches the dining experience while decorative pieces add ornamental touches to shelving, sideboards, mantelpieces, niches, plinths and other surfaces that they sit on. You can touch it or engage with it. The techniques used are centuries-old. Contemporary talent brings a new dynamic to its design.

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Ballydougan Pottery Ballydougan Pottery is run by master potter Sean O’Dowd. Ballydougan Pottery makes hand-made, hand-decorated countrythemed, domestic ware. The designs feature flowers and fruit themes, inspired by their location in the orchard of Ireland. The Bramley collection is named after one of the most popular apple variety found in the county’s orchards. Twenty-six years in business, Sean started by supplying gift shops from a barn on his farm. He bought Ballydougan, a historic house and expanded the business into a café and gift shop as well as workshops for pottery classes. All meals and drinks in the café are served in Ballydougan pottery. Sean introduces a new design every two years. Sweetpea will be launched at this year’s Showcase. Each piece is unique and therefore slight variations between similar products may exist. This is part of the charm and character of hand produced pottery. The demesne now includes self-catering cottages, each featuring a traditional-style dresser stocked with Ballydougan ware for visitors to use.

Address Bloomvale House 171 Plantation Road, Gilford Craigavon, Co. Armagh T: +44 (0)28 3834 2201 info@ballydouganpottery.co.uk www.ballydouganpottery.co.uk Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin, Galway, Cashel, Shangarry, Killarney Tuckmill Gallery, Naas, Co. Kildare Cavan Crystal, Co. Cavan Maguires, Hill of Tara, Co. Meath Foxford, Moygashel, Co. Tyrone Frank Roche & Sons, Thurles The Gallery, Dunfanaghy

Opposite: Traditional hand thrown & decorated bread crock in ‘Poppy’ design €207

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Hand thrown wine carafe in ‘Poppy’ design €64

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Busy Bee Ceramics Each Busy Bee Ceramics piece tells a story. Potter Brenda McGinn spent a decade living in Killarney where the red deer of the National Park inspired her work. Her deer vases capture the strength and power of Red Stags. Having returned to the “stony grey soil” of her native Co. Monaghan, McGinn is now looking to the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh and the region’s drumlins to inspire her new work and help create relief and texture in it. Each piece is made by hand, either on a potter’s wheel or using a rolling pin. It is then left to dry for 24 hours before Brenda sculpts into it to form an image. “I paint each piece by hand using lush-coloured glazes that I make myself. When fired the glazes do this quirky thing so I never really know what is going to come out of the kiln. Each time I open it is like Christmas morning.”

Address Emyvale, Co. Monaghan M: +353 (0)86 108 0738 brenda@busybeeceramics.ie www.busybeeceramics.ie Stockists Maguires, Hill of Tara Miller’s, Clifden Mulhollands, Athlone O’Briens Craft & Knitwear, Doolin Inspiring Ideas, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre

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‘Deer vase’ €35

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Callery Ceramics Tom Callery is one half of the husband and wife team who run Breeogue Pottery, the established Co. Sligo-based studio that he set up with Gráinne MacLoughlin. For the second year running the potter who trained at Sligo Institute of Technology as a fine art painter is showing on his own. He is experimenting with the transition from high-end production to one-off pieces. Some of the larger pieces measure four foot by five foot in size, and while still suited to the home environment offer a fine art approach to pottery. “My designs range from domestic to larger format sculptural pieces as well as tiles, murals and my signature bird vases.” “I’m becoming more sculptural in the type of work that I do. The recent building of a new studio and kiln facility has enabled this move towards more gallery-orientated, one-off sculptural pieces. I’m quite involved in the landscapes, in a sense I paint Irish landscapes using a pot as a canvas. It is pottery as fine art.”

Address Knocknahur, Co. Sligo T: +353 (0)71 916 8929/979 7977 M: +353 (0)86 378 2580 info@breeogue.com www.breeogue.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin, Cork & Galway Guinness Gallery, Foxrock The Hunt Museum, Limerick Gallery Zozimus, Dublin The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Tuckmill Gallery, Naas Leitrim Design House, Carrick on Shannon

Opposite: ‘Man with Bird’ €220

This page: Raku Cow

€70

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Castle Arch Pottery It is the aim of Castle Arch Pottery to make bold honest pieces that will stand out and enhance any domestic setting be it formal or decorative. Each piece is made in small production batches on the potter’s wheel, allowing great attention to be paid to decorative details. Corkman Ray Power studied ceramic design at Crawford College in Cork. He’s been producing Castle Arch tableware and giftware at the Castle Yard in Kilkenny since 1997. “Our unique selling point is the lush colour of our glazes, which are all our own recipes.” Hamptons Blue is a bestseller. Ray Power draws inspiration from Celtic patterns such as the Newgrange spirals and traditional motifs and prints handed down through centuries of pattern making. There is quite a fluid look to its decoration and colour is an initial response to that. Castle Arch Pottery specialises in embossed dishes. Castle Arch Pottery is used in Ballymaloe House and even forms part of the background of Rachel Allen’s TV kitchen.

Address Castle Yard, Kilkenny T: +353 (0)56 775 1933 M: +353 (0)87 232 7743 ray@castlearchpottery.ie www.castlearchpottery.ie Stockists Kilkenny Shop Arnotts, Dublin Séoidin, Ennis Meadows & Byrne Ballymaloe Shop, Shanagarry

Opposite: ‘Blossom’ collection, dinner plate, side plate, cappuccino cup and saucer. From €18-€20

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‘Blossom’ collection,Teapot and creamer. From €10-€60

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Ceramic Art & Sculpture Based in Stradbally, Co. Laois, Polish-born Edyta Szymanska makes ceramic sculptures based on the human form. Working mainly with clay the sculptress creates small figurative pieces and large scale public art. Her work is concerned with the human figure – mostly females – interpreted through colour and accessorised with bags and flowers. The wildly hueful designs range from 40 cm in height to large art installations measuring two metres tall. The Food Gallery on Dublin’s Thomas Street has one such installation by Edyta in their restaurant. Made by hand from clay and glazed after firing, the figures are inspired by fashion and nature. They are purely decorative pieces. Edyta Szymanska is self-taught but has been strongly influenced by her father, who was an artist.

Address Studio One, The Malthouse Stradbally, Co. Laois M: +353 (0)85 166 9836 info@artsculpture.eu www.artsculpture.eu Stockists Kilkenny Shop Gallery Zozimus, Dublin The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Westgate Design, Wexford Gift and Art Gallery, Dundalk Gallery Augustin, Austria

Opposite: Ceramic Ladies with bags €125 ea.

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Ceramic Lady with chair €525

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Colm de Rís Irish Pottery Colm de Rís’ signature pottery features a high lustre reflective blue glaze shot with splashes of copper. “The pieces, while very organic to look at, have shapes that feel flamboyant,” explains the Dublinborn and based potter. His pots, which are all hand-thrown or hand-built, come in strong colours with sweeping shapes and have a neo-Celtic feel. They are fired in a gas-fired kiln in a heavy reduction flame and are dishwasher and microwave proof. Everything is made in Dublin. De Rís has been a potter since he was a child, studying the technique at school before attending NCAD and Thomastown’s year-long pottery skills course. He spent a year with Bob Hollis and Emma Almeria of Iveragh Ceramics in Kerry and after that a year with Geoffrey Healy Pottery at Kilmacanogue to help evolve his style.

Address Unit 4, Small IDA Cluster Clonshaugh Industrial Estate Clonshaugh, Dublin 17 T: +353 (0)1 490 3521 M: +353 (0)86 048 3600 admin@colmderis.com www.colmderis.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Kylemore Abbey, Connemara The Dresser, Waterford Treasure Chest, Galway

Opposite: ‘Solstice’ vase €120

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€120

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Thomas Diem Pottery Second generation potter Thomas Diem’s studio in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, is where he creates a functional domestic range using clean lines and decorative flourishes of colour. Everything he creates is hand-made yet meshes functionality with design consciousness. “There’s been a slight move back towards things that have a practical value, items that are synonymous with building a home yet aesthetically pleasing.” In 2009, Thomas introduced a new collection of mugs and jugs with vibrant swathes of lime green colour that suit the needs of the times. “My clean fine line style will remain but we’ve added a tactility that evokes the warm feeling of something functional and solid rather than disposable and frivolous.” The stand-alone pieces are giftware with the plate with cut handles proving to be an ongoing bestseller. The Four Seasons in Carlingford has pieces by Diem in its lobby.

Address Milltown, Dublin Road Ashbourne, Co. Meath T: +353 (0)1 835 9083 info@diempottery.com www.diempottery.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Meadows & Byrne

Opposite & this page: Large bowl

€65

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Eden Pottery “Eden Pottery is all about colour and pattern”, explains Heather Walton, one half of the husband and wife team who run the Co. Down studio. She and her husband Philip are both former art school graduates and their attention to print detail is evidenced in their collections. The spongeware designs are all hand-cut and hand-printed at the Co. Down studio. The range has 30 different patterns including the newly launched Speckled Hen collection, which features spots overprinted with more spot detailing. The vibrant designs will add atmosphere to any home. You can sample their wares in their on-site café which serves a selection of soups, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks. “I hate matchy matchy”, says Heather, explaining why, at the café, you might eat your scone off one pattern and drink your frothy coffee from another. Their motor cycle and motor car motifs are both popular as gifts to men.

Address 218 Abbey Road, Millisle Co. Down, BT 22 2DH, N. Ireland T: +353 (0)48 9186 2300 sales@edenpotteryshop.co.uk www.edenpotteryshop.co.uk Stockists Blarney Woollen Mills Meadows and Byrne Tuckmill Gallery, Naas Suitor Gallery, Ballygawley

Opposite: ‘Speckled Hen Range’ Square plate €30 Rice bowl €17.50

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‘Speckled Hen Range’ Small teapot €38 Small mug €15.60 Medium jug €37

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Lynda Gault Ceramics Potter Lynda Gault has been working with clay for 13 years. In 2007 she opened her own pottery studio in her native Sligo. “I really love the medium. I fell for clay. I work back to front. I develop the glazes first. Chemistry is what I’m looking for; what colours work together and which textures go with what.” “I have built up a couple of tableware ranges but am most noted for my drunk pots in white crackle. A range of monogrammed mugs designed for kids is also selling very well. They’re affordable with great packaging. The sea is very much part of what I do. I have tried incorporating shells into the work and while they offer a nice hue there is no consistency to how they react. They work better in oneoff pieces. All my designs are hand-made in my Sligo town studio.” The potter trained with Brian McGee in Derry. She shares her studio with May the cat, who’s rather fond of the kiln-warmed space.

Address Area 4 Studios Lower Quay Street, Sligo T: +353 (0)71 911 4155 info@lyndagaultceramics.ie www.lyndagaultceramics.ie Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin & Galway The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Mopheus Gallery, Carrick-on-Shannon Craft Shop, Bantry

Opposite: Goblets €30 ea.

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Platter €120 Condiment set €45

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Paul Maloney Pottery Paul Maloney’s Pottery in Barntown, Co. Wexford is made using traditional hand methods. “I like to make things,” explains potter Paul Maloney who studied art and design education before qualifying as an art teacher. But the lure of clay proved irresistible. “As a potter I’m only happy when handling clay.” He had only worked in education one year before he set up his own studio. “Everything is hand-made here in Wexford by me and my team of three other potters. There’s the Ocean tableware range, a contemporary black and white collection range with a signature deep blue glaze running through the pieces that reminds you of the sea. I’ve added new items to the collection such as double olive dishes servers and candleware, such as candlesticks and plinths for candles.”

Address Ballindinas, Barntown Co. Wexford T: +353 (0)53 912 0188 maloneypottery@eircom.net www.paulmaloneypottery.com Stockists Meadows and Byrne Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Séoidin, Ennis & Limerick Barkers, Wexford Craft Granary, Cahir House of Fraser, Dundrum

Opposite: Wok bowl €30-€86 Butter bell €37.40

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Small mug €14.70 ea.

Ocean Range, Ceramics From €13.40 (RRP)

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Karen Morgan Ceramics Karen Morgan has been designing and handmaking her range of porcelain functional and decorative ware since 2007. Inspired by the beautiful surroundings of the River Nore, her innovative designs have won a number of National Awards. Each piece is designed and made by hand by Karen on the potter’s wheel using fine white porcelain. This gives the pieces their distinctive throwing marks. A recent appearance on television’s Dragon’s Den has secured her the investment from Niall O’Farrell to open a studio and shop in Thomastown in Co. Kilkenny. The net result is a cohesive branding and business strategy that is more practical than pretty, says Morgan. “There is a move towards the functional rather than the aesthetic.” The range includes platters, bowls, beakers and vases.

Address Market Street, Thomastown Co. Kilkenny M: +353 (0)86 166 3691 karenmorganporcelain@gmail.com www.karenmorganceramics.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin, Galway, Shanagarry Gourmet Pots, Schull Ardmore Pottery, Ardmore

Opposite: Large salad bowl €70 Small bowl €25

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Vase €150

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Nicholas Mosse Pottery Nicholas Mosse established Nicholas Mosse Pottery in 1976 after training in England and Japan. His mission was to produce beautiful, functional pottery in the style of Irish spongeware – the traditional pottery of Ireland used in the 18th Century. The pottery is both practical and beautiful, utilising clean, simple shapes and intricate hand sponged patterns. Mosse’s sponge decorated patterns are applied by hand directly onto his own locally made clay. The wide range of natural forms and repetitive shapes are designed by his wife, Susan, cut on site and applied by local in-house trained workers. “The Irish countryside inspires and supports me,” says Mosse who belongs to a family of millers who have lived in the village of Bennettsbridge for seven generations. “Even the passing river is harnessed to fire our pottery. The old mill, where all the pots are made, supplies all the electrical requirements for the production and shop with our own hydro electricity.” Nicholas Mosse’s work is in the permanent collection of the American Craft Museum in New York City.

Address Big Mill, Bennettsbridge Co. Kilkenny T: +353 (0)56 772 7505 sales@nicholasmosse.com www.nicholasmosse.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Ballymaloe Shop, Shanagarry Arnotts, Dublin House of Fraser, Dublin Shaws, Nationwide Ann Marie’s Fine Coffee and Tea, Minoeque, WI Irish Design Centre, Pittsburgh, PA Scottish and Irish Merchants, Bethel, ME Richard Dare, London Bert and Betty, London Divertimenti, London

Opposite: Tiny heart dish – Cherry €11

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Steamer – Cherry €112

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Amanda Murphy Ceramics Ceramicist Amanda Murphy Leel makes decorative hand-built stoneware ceramics including vases, platters and bowls. Each piece is hand built, inspired by movement within the landscape. Using oxides and coloured glass to punctuate the pieces, the creations offer what the potter calls a bird’s eye view of the landscape. It looks like the highs and lows of an Ordinance Survey map. Using a blue-white crystalline glaze the platters are pieces that can sit atop a table or hang on the wall. The way the glaze and glass melt during firing is different each time, making each piece unique. Inspired in the main by the landscape and the movement offered by views from above, the rippled bowls and jagged edge platters evoke the mountains and other undulations in the land. Amanda Murphy Leel studied ceramic design at the Crawford College in Cork. She did a pottery skills course in Thomastown and then honed her craft at Ardmore, Badger Hill and Stephen Pearse potteries.

Address Coolboa, Clashmore Co. Waterford M: +353 (0)86 607 2137 amandm74@hotmail.com www.amandamurphyceramics.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop Ardmore Gallery, Waterford Dungarvan Arts Centre, Waterford Solos Art Gallery, Cork Courtyard Arts Centre, Midleton

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Julian Smith Ceramics Originally from Scotland, Kinsale based artist Julian Smith has created a new range of imagery that hang on walls on raku-fired tiles. The craftworker is very interested in Celtic design, especially masks and has used motifs in these to inspire his work. The female form also inspires many of his pieces. These are larger, natural and figurative works that are glazed in coppers and other metallic colours for a high-shine contrast. Julian Smith’s raku work takes ceramics into the realms of wall art and sculpture.

Address 17 Ardnamara, Cappagh Kinsale, Co. Cork T: +353 (0)21 477 4099 M: +353 (0) 86 322 5089 potteringjulian@yahoo.com www.juliansmithceramics.com Stockists The Cat and the Moon, Sligo The Hunt Museum, Limerick Etain Hickey Gallery, Clonakilty The Lavit Gallery, Cork The White Room, Kenmare

Opposite: White crackle raku fired ceramic heart with ribbon €25

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Your home is as individual as you are. Add singularity to your space with indigenous accents that are contemporary but mime traditions that are centuries old. Discover your distinctive home style using handblown glass, metal-worked sculpture and objects to punctuate your living rooms. Adorn walls with beautiful prints and slate-work. Illuminate the space with hand-made, natural candles and cosy up under beautifully designed wool and mohair throws in an inspiring array of colours. All are hand-crafted using local skills and materials. Each design is a living piece of art, made to be used and adored.

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Amie Organics Sinead O’Conner of Amie Organics makes luxury treatment handmade candles for the giftware and home treatment markets. “I wanted something organic and quite home-made looking,” says Sinead. Each of her three signature fragrances uses 100% soya wax, 100% pure essential oils and cotton wicks. One candle, Don’t be Blue, uses smile-inducing rose geranium, which stimulates the adrenal cortex and assists in balancing the nervous system. Another, Yellow Mellow, fuses chamomile and lavender to help you relax and sleep deeply while Green and Clean, mixes lemongrass with sweet orange oil to help detox the body. Vanilla Sky is a new addition and lets you float away on a cloud of vanilla. The best time to burn the candles is when you’re relaxed - having a bath, she explains. “Because you’re relaxed you breathe in the oils very deeply.” In children’s bedrooms the candles can be placed on radiators rather than lit. This will safely diffuse the essential oils.

Address 5 Convent Court Delgany, Co. Wicklow M: +353 (0)86 211 8086 sinead@amieorganics.com www.amieorganics.com Stockists Avoca House of Ireland Bow and Pearl, Ranelagh Select Stores, Dalkey JuJu, Greystones

Opposite: Luxury treatment candles €24.99

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€24.99

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Arroo Textile artist Suzanne Woods of Arroo designs striking handfelted wall hangings, featuring floral and abstract themes that will lift the mood of any room. She also creates tactile giftware; brooches, corsages, scarves and necklaces all offering a slice of hand-made nostalgia. Suzanne began her career designing and making hand-painted room screens but her love of textiles has extended into wall art. “I learnt embroidery and handicraft at a very early age”, she explains. Her signature feltwork, one-off wall hangings, make rich use of jewel colours and texture and work with most interior schemes. In private homes they’re used as focus points in living rooms, bedrooms and on stairwells. Castledargan Hotel in Co. Sligo selected one of her pieces to hang in their dining room. “Right now there is a love of comfort, of items that evoke nostalgia and remind people of the past,” she says. In this regard her giftware accessories also stand out. Brooches use hand-cut felt that is then hand-painted, in a realistic fashion to replicate real flowers. Her scarves are made from a silk georgette base. Merino wool is added to give them texture and substance. They are then hand-dyed giving very subtle colour variation between the two textures. New collections include super-flattering velvet necklaces in claret red and black. Address 19a Deanfield, Derry N. Ireland, BT 476 HY T: +44 (0)77 0685 8244 M: +353 (0)86 361 5042 info@arroo.ie www.arroo.ie Stockists The Cat and the Moon, Sligo Glengarriff Handicrafts, Cork Sheffield Museum, MIllennium Galleries, Sheffield Forget-Me-Not, Donegal Leitrim Design House, Carrick on Shannon

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‘Dahlia, Willo’s Surprise’ wool felt wall hanging: (By commission) from €125

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Bunbury Boards “Bunbury Boards is my attempt to save Lisnavagh, our beautiful old estate, and return the estate to being the community employer it once was”, explains owner William McClintock Bunbury. The boards are part of the Lisnavagh Collection and reuse timber that falls on the estate to make high quality chopping boards for restaurant and home use. Furniture makers and craftspeople turn the 17 species of Irish wood found in the grounds of the Co. Carlow estate into sustainable and fully traceable designs, adds designer Dina Nolan who picks up William’s thread. “Each finished board comes with a note of its provenance, details of where the tree was on the estate and when it fell.” The company goes to great lengths to establish its exact whereabouts on the estate. The boards are used in Caruso’s in Malahide and The Rustic Stone, Michelin-star chef Dylan McGrath’s new venture. New boards being introduced include styles to complement cheese domes and spike carving boards.

Address Lisnavagh, Co. Carlow T: + 353 (0)59 916 1784 info@irishwoods.com www.bunburyboards.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Arnotts, Dublin Williams Sonoma, USA The Counties of Ireland, USA

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Small oval board €31.95 Small oblong €31.95 Small paddle board €25.95 Medium paddle board €32.95

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Celtic Roots Studio Established in 1991 Celtic Roots creates studio bog oak sculpture using wood discovered in the midland bogs by peat company Bord na Móna. The oak used is over 5,000 years old. Former civil engineer turned craft worker, Helen Conneely uses bog oak and yew to create sculptural pieces that are sculpted into trophies and gifts. “We also carve quite a lot of birds,” says Helen. Human forms, nature, especially the sea and Celtic heritage form the inspiration for the designs. “It is a sustainable business in that it recycles the wood discovered in the bogs.” Celtic Roots has also been commissioned to design large scale sculptural pieces. Their most recognisable sculpture stands outside the departures area of Terminal One at Dublin Airport. Another guards the entrance to Comhaltas’ Brú Ború cultural centre in Cashel. The studio does quite a bit of liturgical work too. The company designed the torches used during the 2003 hosting of the Special Olympics and their trophies have been presented to golfing greats including Christy O’Connor Jnr.

Address The Old Schoolhouse Ballinahown, Athlone Co. Westmeath T: +353 (0)906 430 404 info@celticroots.ie www.celtic-roots.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin Kilkenny Design Centre, Kilkenny Judy Greene, Galway The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Quinlan’s of Macroom, Macroom Treasure Chest, Galway

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‘True Inspiration’ large bird sculpture €260 ea.

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Liz Chrisy

Handwoven in Ireland Craftswoman Liz Christy from near Castleblaney in Co. Monaghan is passionate about yarn and a signature fleck made by Donegal yarn in particular. It shows the beauty of real heritage, she explains. “Its randomness is what makes it feel special.” Donegal Yarns is one of the country’s last traditional hand-spun yarns. Her range of hand woven Celtic tweed scarves offer a lustrous tactility while her Bragan bouclé, one style in her designer scarf collections, won the 2009 Essence of Ireland Award for its contemporisation of traditional lace making techniques. Liz looks to nature for colour inspiration. Her creations use cotton, wools, angora, mohair and some man-made fibres. Everything is made in her Swallow Studio in Annyalla. Country singer Dolly Parton is a fan and Christy was one of several Irish artisans invited to Dollywood to show their talents at the theme park’s Festival of Nations in 2007 and 2008. Christy has recently introduced new items to her mix. These include sheep brooches and key rings.

Address Annyalla, Castleblayney Co. Monaghan T: + 353 (0)42 974 6614 M: + 353 (0)87 682 1563 info@lizchristy.com www.lizchristy.com Stockists Cleo’s, Dublin Louth Craftmark, Drogheda Glór, Ennis Adrigole Arts, Co. Cork O’Maille’s, Galway, Bushmills Crafts, Co. Antrim Joyce’s Craftshop, Recess

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Cushendale Set on the millrace of the River Duiske, Cushendale is a family mill run by Philip Cushen’s family since 1880. It’s a brand steeped in history. “We dye, card and spin all our own yarn. We also make solid wool blankets and fashion accessories such as pocket stoles, scarves and hats.” “Because we dye all our own yarns our colours are unique to us”. The red carpets at Áras an Uachtaráin were dyed by Cushendale. The company has previously worked with fashion designers John Rocha and one-time enfant terrible, French designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. More recently the mill collaborated with designer Pat McCarthy on an interiors project that features their throws and bedspreads. Knitting yarns are another big growth area. “Customers to our mill shop want to know the provenance of everything we sell. Skills, heritage and where it’s made are now unique selling points.”

Address Cushendale Woollen Mills Mill Road, Graignamanagh Co. Kilkenny T: + 353 (0)59 972 4118 info@cushendale.ie www.cushendale.ie Stockists Kilkenny Design Centre, Kilkenny Patrick Sweeney, Achill Sound Glendalough Woollen Mills Kerry Woollen Mills, Killarney Doolin Dinghy, Doolin

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Charcoal lambswool throw €85 Marl grey/charcoal/cream, 100% pure new wool throw €75

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De Bruir Design Leather worker and bespoke furniture maker Garvan de Bruir uses quality materials that speak for themselves. “My design and aesthetic comes out of simple constructions,” he explains. “The pieces look simple but their design back-end renders them ultra durable.” His leatherwork respects tradition while presenting a very contemporary yet hand-crafted finish. The leather satchels, weekend bags and parachute bags use old-school leather construction but remain rooted in the 21st Century. His hand-crafted small designs, such as his picture frames are fast becoming very coveted by the cognoscenti. These pieces are designed to sit in already established interiors. An accomplished furniture maker, de Bruir’s sheepskin rocking chair, his aerofoil walnut table and his leather corset-upholstered aluminium chairs remain some of his star creations. All were a big hit at the 2009 and 2010 London-based 100% Design show where de Bruir showed at the Cream of Irish Design stand. In 2008 he won the IDI Sustainable Design Award and in 2009 he won the Golden Fleece Merit Award for his work in sculpted and engineered timber. Address The Design Mews Monasterevin Road Kildare Town, Co. Kildare M: +353 (0)87 618 2290 info@debruir.com www.debruir.com Stockists Design Mews, Kildare

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Laptop bag €340

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The Handmade Soap Company The Handmade Soap Company is a recession start-up success story. While on holiday in Australia founder Donagh Quigley came across the best bar of soap he had ever encountered. It was hand-made and prompted him on a quest to find out more. A trip to America and a chance meeting with the soap queen Marla Bosworth introduced him to the world of hand-made soap. He followed this with a longer, more intensive training with the UK’s soap guru Melinda Cross whose handmade soap is considered an industry bible. Here he learned all about creams and balms. Armed with the information the one-time thatcher changed his craft calling. His soaps include old-fashioned staples like shaving and carbolic soaps and use local ingredients where possible. Their honey, ginger, lemon and oatmeal recipe uses Odlums’ oatmeal while their grapefruit and Irish moss recipe uses finely chopped carageen moss as an exfoliant. “People want to know the provenance of everything from food to household products,” says Donagh. “They have changed the way that they buy. They want to shop local and support Irish-made goods.” The product also has to work, which is why the soaps are now stocked in 120 locations nationwide. Address White Gables, Headfort Place Kells, Co. Meath T: + 353 (0)46 925 2931 M: + 353 (0)86 887 3683 / + 353 (0)87 769 8498 donaghquigley@hotmail.com www.thehandmadesoapcompany.ie Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Cork & Dublin House of Fraser, Dundrum Foxford Woollen Mills, Mayo The Ballymaloe Shop, Cork Blarney Woollen Mills, Cork Carraig Donn, Nationwide

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Heartworks Working entirely in salvaged slate, Mauricio Martino and Monica Daly of Heartworks create distinctive clocks, mirrors and picture frames. Each piece is hand-made in their Tullamore studio and exhibits the strengths and vulnerabilities of the material. Their designs feature etched patterns and decorative flourishes of metallic paints in earthy rusts, golds and bronze. “When you work with recycled slate you have to assess each piece of slate individually – and understand its attributes before you begin to work with it. Slate is rich in character and personality with each slab offering individual features. Essentially, the slate dictates the end result,” Mauricio explains. “The finished design is a surprise every time.” Heartworks also work to commission – creating larger pieces that offer more scope and creative freedom. It is often these one-off pieces that will inspire a new range of products, a new use of colour or introduce a new style or shape.

Address The Gate Lodge Charleville Estate Tullamore, Co. Offaly T: +353 (0)57 932 2923 info@heartworks.ie www.heartworks.ie Stockists Kilkenny Shop Rock Shop, Liscannor Barna Gifts, Galway The Dresser, Waterford & Newcastlewest

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Moon clock €150

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Island Turf Crafts Coalisland based Island Turf Crafts uses 5,000 year old Irish turf, sustainably sourced from some of Ireland’s oldest boglands to create ornaments, clocks, Celtic crosses, picture frames, paperweights, jewellery and other souvenirs. The unique antique brown finish highlights every detail of the delicate ancient Celtic designs and Celtic mythology forms a core part of this giftware. Owner Brian McGirr was inspired by his surrounding environment and began experimenting with the material. Wet bog is fused using glue to create different shapes. When the turf dries it is sanded and varnished. “The deeper you go into the earth the blacker the turf is in terms of colour and patina”. The turf he uses varies in colour from bogland brown to peat black. Former American president Bill Clinton and his wife Hilary and their daughter Chelsea all paid the establishment a visit.

Address Unit 25 Coalisland Enterprise Centre 51 Dungannon Road, Coalisland Co. Tyrone, BT71 4HP T: +44 (0)28 87 7 4901 M: +353 (0)87 220 9899 brian@islandturfcrafts.com www.islandturfcrafts.com Stockists Aer Rianta, Shannon Airport Kilkenny Shop, Dublin Shannon Heritage Ltd, Bunratty Castle & Cliffs of Moher The Treasure Chest, Galway Blarney Woollen Mills, Bunratty, Cork & Dublin

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Monasterboice cross €16.95

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Jerpoint Glass Studio Jerpoint Glass is a family business that has been making glass in Kilkenny for over 30 years. Each piece is completely hand-blown in the same fashion as it was 200 years ago using simple hand tools and 200 year old methods. “For the family and their team of skilled craftsmen it’s as handson as you can get. Our colour palettes reflect the surrounding countryside. Seascape blues and cranberry reds are selling well.” As one of the last remaining establishments making glass in Ireland, they offer gallery style pieces as well as a range of tableware. The latter functional designs are the main core of the business. The shapes are very classical yet fit into modern environments. Nearby five-star establishment Mount Juliet Estate use Jerpoint water jugs in their restaurant. Hand-finished glass is hard wearing. The glassware has also starred in ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ as well as numerous BBC period dramas from Jane Eyre to Charles Dickens.

Address Jerpoint Glass Studio Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny T: +353 (0)56 772 4350 enquiries@jerpointglass.com www.jerpointglass.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Barkers Wexford Quinlan’s of Macroom, Macroom Hedgerows, Birr

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‘Festival Range’ jug €65

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Kerry Crafted Glass Terence McSweeney founded Kerry Crafted Glass in 1997 with 18 years of experience in hand-blown glass already under his belt. The company is renowned for its beautiful use of colour and high quality finish. Kerry Crafted Glass uses 100% recycled materials to create coloured decorative glassware. McSweeney and his team collect glass from the region’s pubs and hotels, wash and reprocess it to make into something new; be it a lamp, a paperweight, a vase, candlesticks, tea light holders, a pot pourri bowl or a water jug. The red collection is the company’s signature line and they’re launching a new collection of Tiffany-style lamps at Showcase. They’re also expanding their colour range. McSweeney says. “We’re situated in a very rural part of Co. Kerry where we’re surrounded by bog. To celebrate our surroundings we’re introducing a bog heather coloured glass, a purple colour to join the others.” The glass has been presented to several well-known Irish people including; actor Gabriel Byrne, who was given a piece at the Dingle Film Festival, and former GAA president Sean Kelly.

Address Killcumminm Killarney, Co. Kerry T: +353 (0)64 43 295 kerrycraftedglass@eircom.net www.irishkerryglass.com Stockists The Cat and the Moon, Sligo Blarney Woollen Mills, Cork Kilkenny Shop, Dublin MD O’Shea, Killarney Creative Irish Gifts, USA

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Cylinder €38

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Little Red Woodworks Furniture designer Richard Heffernan learned everything he knows about wood while making bespoke furniture. He got his break when one of his shelves featured in the background of a television programme and the production company was inundated with requests to buy the shelves. In the last 12 months he moved into wood work creating sculptural, high-end pieces from modern exotic woods such as maple and cocobolo. The pieces are purely decorative, he explains. His artisanal approach brings something meaningful to the wood sculptures. Each piece is made by hand from sustainably sourced materials in his Malahide studio. “I believe passionately in what I do and invest every bit of myself in my ideas. The carving is very labour intensive but it is a labour of love. The work has heart and soul – even if it has a wooden heart. It brings meaning to the end result.”

Address 63 Newtown Court Malahide Road, Dublin 3 M: +353 (0)87 228 5494 richie@littleredwoodworks.com www.littleredwoodworks.com Stockists An Clachán, Gweedore Tukowisky Buchladen, Germany Ilana Rosenkranz, Germany

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Adharc €150-€250

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Moth to a Flame “Candles create mood and atmosphere. I still get great pleasure from the physical act of making candles,” says Moth to a Flame candle maker Larry Kinsella who still oversees every hand-made candle in his Bennetsbridge studio. Originally from Co. Wexford, Larry studied food business and worked in the food industry for several years but it was time spent managing a large candle factory that introduced him to chandlery. With an interest and flair for craft and design he developed and made a range of candles from the garage of his Kilkenny home and exhibited them at Showcase. That was ten years ago. “I don’t use any additives and control the cooking of the wax so the process is slowed down. In the same way that the slow food movement enhances the flavour of the food, slow-made candles offer a particular softness and richness of colour and they glow more intensely.”

Address Kilkenny Road Bennettsbridge Co. Kilkenny T: +353 (0)56 772 7826 mothtoaflamecandles@gmail.com www.mothtoaflamecandles.com Stockists Ardmore Pottery, Waterford Elizabeth Mulcahy, Dingle Inside Out, Dun Laoghaire Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Quinlan’s of Macroom, Macroom O’Reilly and Turpin, Westport Barkers, Wexford Bohem, Ballina The Narrow Space, Clonmel Louth Craft Mark, Drogheda Meadows and Byrne, Northern Cross and Dun Laoghaire House of Fraser, Dundrum

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Red ‘Glowglobe’ candle €24

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Max Benjamin Brothers Mark and David Van den Berg run Max Benjamin, a familyrun candle-making business in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, also known as the Garden of Ireland. Growing up in the Wicklow Mountains the boys were surrounded by the smells of gorse, lavender, Dublin Bay roses and pine trees. These childhood smells form some of the core fragrances in their candle range. Each candle is hand-made and hand-poured using natural waxes and essential oils. This natural base has found favour with music legends who like to burn the candles back stage and in hotel rooms while on tour. Take That’s Howard Donald likes Hamanasu, a Japanese peony rose and Marc Owen likes Dodici, a lavender, Sicilian lemon, marjoram and rosemary blend. Lionel Ritchie is another fan of the natural, handcrafted candles. Currently there are 14 fragrances in the line. Their 15th fragrance, White Pomegranate, launches at Showcase.

Address Glenstock, Enniskerry Co. Wicklow T: + 353 (0)1 286 3647 info@maxbenjamin.ie www.maxbenjamin.ie Stockists Brown Thomas House of Fraser, Dundrum Kilkenny Shop Meadows and Byrne Avoca

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Lemongrass & Ginger wax candle €18

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Anna Nielsen Prints “What I draw is life. My craft is first and foremost illustrative storytelling, inspired by my family. These are black and white pen and ink drawings with words attached. Each original print is drawn by hand and takes about six weeks to complete.” “I draw bodies and look to sport for my inspiration. Follow Your Dream is one of the bestsellers in my ‘Silhouette People’ collection. It seems to capture the national mood at the moment. Chain of Life is another. That’s my signature style. I print the editions myself on my husband’s printer that he uses for his architectural drawings.” Born in Lima, Peru to Danish parents, Anna Nielsen grew up in Denmark and also in Ireland. She started a small craft company in November 1994, making a range of prints and cards from her drawings. She recently won the Irish Book of the Year Award for her design contribution, the cover and illustrations, of Filíocht Ghrá na Gaeilge, which was published by Cois Life.

Address Ballylusk, Ashford Co. Wicklow T: +353 (0)404 40 708 M: +353 (0)86 242 9941 nielsenanna@mac.com www.annanielsen.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin, Cork & Killarney Boland’s, Kinsale Westgate Design, Wexford Judy Greene Pottery, Galway Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny McAuliffe’s Craft Shop, Donegal Gift Venue, Ennis

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‘Capricorn’ print €59.95

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Paddy McCormack Working with copper, iron and bronze, Paddy McCormack creates a contemporary range of lamps, candlesticks, vases and bowls. His free-flowing forms are handcrafted from scratch in his Skibbereen studio. “I use a layering technique rather than big thick pieces of metal so the effect is very delicate but the piece retains its strength. There are no hard lines and each design has a natural finish.” He uses techniques both learnt and self-taught. Upon completion of his degree in the London College of Furniture where he had studied the making of musical instruments, he emigrated to New Zealand. “My roots are in wood but there wasn’t a great market for handmade musical instruments in New Zealand. I had a friend who did metalwork and I felt it was more my thing than wood.” “I’m not formally trained as a metal worker but I believe that has allowed me to think outside the box and try new ideas. I’m not bound by anyone’s rules.”

Address Munig North, Skibbereen Co. Cork T: +353 (0)28 23 901 M: +353 (0)86 084 8029 info@paddymccormack.com www.paddymccormack.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin Quinlan’s of Marcoom, Macroom The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Adrigole Arts, Co. Cork O’Reilly and Turpin, Westport Tuckmill Gallery, Naas

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Ramshead candleholder in copper bronze iron €185

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Simply Special Former bank worker Shirley Hunter’s Simply Special hand-made cards make use of white space featuring die cut designs on white card. This is a company that has a craft back end but is design led and fashion forward. Customers like the simplicity of the message and the motif. It resonates with their wanting something that is hand made in Ireland. These cards are bought by women for women, for every occasion from thinking of you, to birthdays, debs, baby showers, christenings, weddings, pregnancy and so on. Shirley started out making cards for friends and family and reaction was such that she was encouraged to show at craft fairs. She did this while still doing the day job. “Consumers want something that is hand made in Ireland. Retailers like their simplicity. People are putting more money into cards these days. It’s a card with a small gift rather than the reverse. My background in banking and customer service was invaluable in helping me start and develop the business.”

Address 43 Droit Road, Newtownstewart Co. Tyrone, BT78 4DS T: +44 (0)28 8166 1066 M: +44 (0)79 6311 1219 srussellhunter@btinternet.com www.simplyspecial4u.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop Séoidin, Ennis & Limerick Ards Crafts, Newtownards Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast Cavan Crystal Design, Cavan & Emyvale Vobe Interiors, Carrick on Shannon

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Handmade cards €2.35

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The Wild Goose Studio The Wild Goose studio is a family company producing hand-made Celtic crosses, carved words and other symbols cast from pure bronze and iron. Working with stone carvers they create a mould for each design. The designs include Celtic crosses, Celtic myths, nature, sacred themes and symbols of faith. “We’ve kept a spiritual aspect to the business but the designs are not overtly religious,” explains Jamie McCarthy Fisher, son-in-law of co-founders Brian Scott-McCarthy and Kathleen Smyth. One piece, featuring men rowing in a currach, could be perceived as being the historical Brendan Voyage. Equally it illustrates the benefits of team work. When coupled with the inscription; ‘The power of a couple or team pulling together is far greater than the sum of its parts’ its appeal broadens to include the corporate markets. “A very important aspect of the works is that people are drawn to what they say as well as how they look,” says Jamie. Some of the Wild Goose Studio’s designs hang in the Princess Grace library in Monaco. Address Knocknabohilly Kinsale, Co. Cork T: +353 (0)21 477 2622 M: +353 (0)87 686 6915 info@wildgoosestudio.com www.wildgoosestudio.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop Carraig Donn House of Ireland Library Shop, Trinity College Dublin Blarney Woollen Mills

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“Seize the Day” Framed in solid wood €75

Fashion & Accessories Hand-made offers a slice of couture in a ready-towear world. We all want to feel special and nothing makes you feel more exclusive than wearing something unique. Hand-crafted garments and accessories make the simplest of ensembles feel special. Rich, hand-painted fabrics, statement necklaces, handknit dresses, sweaters and supersize scarves all have a unique and luxurious feel. Craft workers fuse traditional methods with their contemporary designs. These authentic, heirloom pieces are made in Ireland by artisans and yet look and feel fashion forward.

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Eileen Abbott Mohill-based Eileen Abbott creates bespoke bridal and special occasion wear. The designer is self-taught, having honed her craft by first observing her grandmother working at the kitchen table. Her garments are designed, made and hand-finished in her Co. Longford studio. The bespoke pieces feature her trademark flourishes of colour, using flower corsages or beading to punctuate the look and feel of the design. Abbott works primarily in silk and to date her business has flown under the radar, accruing a growing customer base via word of mouth recommendations. This year she’s branching out into ready-to-wear. “One of my new collections will feature short dresses in jewelcoloured silk devore where I let the fabrics do the talking. A second collection will showcase the three-piece suit as a formal wear option offering wearers a bodice, skirt and jacket combination that can be dressed up or down according to the level of glamour required.”

Address Mohill, Co. Leitrim T: +353 (0)71 965 1846 M: +353 (0)86 839 3621 eileenabbott@eircom.net Stockists Gladys Ladies Fashions, Tullamore

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Classic 50s full circle strapless ankle length silk duchess satin and silk organza bridal gown €1,200

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Áine Knitwear Fashion designer Anne Behan McConnell uses natural fibers and dyes in her knitwear creations. The former Limerick School of Art and Design student set up her Áine label in 2001 and in the past has sold her designs and swatches to American lifestyle brands including Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. The focus of her collections is on crafting hand-made accessories using the most natural raw materials she can source. “My signature piece is a scarf collar, a shorter shape that nods towards present trends. It comes in floral or loops options with a fastening technique that can create two and three looks from the one accessory.” “I source most of my materials from within Ireland, many from Kilcar in Co. Donegal.” “I’ve also recently added an eco line of hats, scarves, mittens as well as some jackets and waistcoats to the product mix. These already sell well in Scotland, Germany and Japan.”

Address Old Stable Studio Glenbrook, Clonlara Co. Clare T: +353 (0)61 354 708 M: +353 (0)86 233 5678 anne@ainedesignerknitwear.com www.risecreative.ie/aine Stockists

Opposite: Aubergine hand painted bag with floral detail €145 Red herringbone bag with floral detail €135

Judy Greene Pottery, Galway Quinlan’s of Macroom, Macroom The Cat and The Moon, Sligo The Gallery, Dunfanaghy Celtic Roots Studio, Athlone Enibas, Schull Foxford Woollen Mills, Mayo Daimaru Inc, Japan Sheila Fleet Gallery, Scotland Over the Rainbow, Scotland

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Artysmarty Born in Tasmania in Australia, Angela Cuthill did a BA in Ceramics in Hobart followed by an MA in Arts Administration in Sydney, Australia. She explored ceramics here in Ireland where she has lived on and off for the last 10 years but felt that “people are looking for affordable, costume jewellery that is hand-crafted but more international in attitude”. She designs earrings, hair grips, necklaces in resin and laser-cut wood. Her jewellery; resin necklaces, laser-cut wood brooches and graphic-printed fabric purses and passport-covers have a cult fashion following. Her laser-cut, wood badges in particular offer cost-effective his or her gift ideas. She started selling her designs at city markets. Comedian David O’Doherty has bought her robot collection while singer songwriter Lisa Hannigan snapped up one of her cassette necklaces. The lasercut designs include a charming ‘camp man’ for the person who needs a new man in their life and 1950s pin-ups. Rugby hero Brian O’Driscoll and his wife Amy Huberman have also been gifted pieces.

Address 32 Primrose Avenue, Broadstone, Dublin 7 T: +353 (0)1 445 5727 M: +353 (0)86 398 6765 artysmartyshop@hotmail.com www.artysmartyshop.com Stockists The Irish Design Shop, Dublin The Cat and the Moon, Sligo, Kaleidoscope, Westport Enibas, Schull Ardmore Pottery, Ardmore

Opposite: 60s car print cotton purse €12 60s car print cotton passport cover €12

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Clara Bella A graduate of Limerick College of Art and Design, fashion designer Clara Traynor launches her first accessories and clothing capsule collection at Showcase 2011. Traynor almost didn’t study fashion. She was due to study medical science but deferred to do a portfolio course in fashion. Once bitten by the bug there was no going back. Medicine’s loss is fashion’s gain. The pieces feature fierce, hand-made appliqué work from animal motif leggings with decorative leg details to silk tunics that have appliqué detailing on the shoulder to headpieces and other textured accessories. Each garment is made by Traynor and then further embellished by her signature stitching. It’s a traditional craft that Clara has made her own. Her designs already have a high fashion following. Femme fatale front woman, Karen McCartney of Cowboy X wore the label during her Electric Picnic set last year.

Address 24 The Gallops Naas, Co Kildare M: +353 (0)87 612 8555 faith_cat_@hotmail.com www.faith-clarabella.blogspot.com Stockists Business launching at Showcase 2011

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Hand embroidered drape top €250 Hand embroidered leggings with French lace and stud detail €120

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By Yvonne Yvonne Beale’s designs celebrate an art form that has been hidden for half a century. She uses recrafted stitches primarily used in Irish crochet to create her hand-crocheted, jewellery and bags. “I’ve been knitting and crocheting since I was a child”, she explains. “I’ve reshaped stitches that were used in your granny’s tablecloth or place mats to create pieces that feel fresh and contemporary.” The designer has a love of the style and elegance of the 1940s and 1950s. She has collected knitting and crochet magazines from those eras to re-establish a hive of stitches that have been lost. Each highly crafted design is a limited edition. “The crochet necklaces use fresh water pearls and are ideal to dress up a black shift dress while the bow-shaped clutch offers a very modern take on knitting in fashion,” she says. Another bag, a tote with leather handles and silk-lined, uses a stitch that was popular in household items from the 1940s and 1950s. She’s showing two new necklace designs at Showcase.

Address 74 Woodland Park Churchtown, Dublin 14 M: +353 (0)86 8818 921 info@byyvonne.ie www.byyvonne.ie Stockists Business launching at Showcase 2011

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‘Adornment’ knitted clutch bag €190

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The Fly / Giordana Giache Italian born knitwear designer Giordana Giache who also trades as ‘The Fly’ creates hand-made womenswear in her Limerick city studio. “The beauty of knitwear is that the choice of yarn and stitch combine to offer a much more unique garment than off-the-peg ready-to-wear. This sense of individuality is enhanced by the fact that I am, in effect, creating my own cloth, and that’s where you get a sense of craft in the garment’s tactility and its fluidity. My designs, their tailored construction helps to flatter the form.” Giordana Giache studied fashion at LSAD and then honed her craft working with established fashion designers Mark O’Neill and Joanne Hynes. Her pieces include jackets, dresses, tops, skirts and accessories, all in 100% lambswool or felted lurex. Some of her signature pieces include tube style dresses with neck detailing, open jackets with power shoulders and pencil skirts. She favours a dark coloured palette.

Address 10 Grennan Villas St. Joseph’s St. Limerick City T: +353 (0)85 719 7456 giachegiordana74@hotmail.com Stockists Chic Boutique, Listowel Elisabeth Mulcahy, Dingle The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Aria Designer Boutique, Naas An Clachan, Gweedore

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Lurex short dress €160 Hat €45

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Susannagh Grogan Designs Print and textile designer Susannagh Grogan trained at the Chelsea College of Art. She spent 20 years working in the medium and it shows. Her client list includes Tommy Hilfiger, Peter O’Brien, American department store Macys, lingerie label Victoria’s Secret, fashion label Velvet and home-grown high street chain A-wear. Now based in Dun Laoghaire, she launched her scarf label at the end of 2009. The heavy silk, limited edition scarves have hand-finished edges and each comes with its own telling quote. One includes Oscar Wilde’s “one should either be a work of art or wear a work of art.” Each design is limited to an edition of 30 and the styles cost from €60 – €150, a fraction of the price you’d pay for something similar from one of the fashion superbrands. Made in Ireland, there are traditional squares and super-sized squares that come with rough edges and fringing that are a big hit with the 20-somethings. The 30-somethings think scarves are something their mothers wore, says Susannagh. “They haven’t taken the trend on board yet but they will.”

Address The Enterprise Centre The Old Firestation George’s Place, Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin M: +353 (0)86 340 1835 susannagh@hotmail.com www.susannaghgrogan.com Stockists The Design Centre, Powerscourt Boutique Belle, Ashford, Wicklow JuJu, Greystones Les Jumelles, Galway The County Boutique, Ennis Heidi Higgins, Portlaoise, Diana Donnelly, Wexford Smyth & Gibson, Belfast Mint Julep, USA Scarf.ie, Online Shop

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Hanna Hats of Donegal Hanna Hats create timeless tweed caps from the finest of Donegal tweed. Every hat is assembled by hand at their Donegal Town atelier. Using tweed woven exclusively for the hat company their collections of designs help to showcase the varieties available, from herringbone to houndstooth, check to plaid and salt-and-pepper weaves, which are a salient ingredient in their signature patchwork caps, hats and bags. Hanna Hats helped reboot the piece work cottage industry in Donegal by enlisting former machinists, now at home with young children, to work on contract making hats. The headwear is a favourite with film stars and singers as well as the man on the street. Actor Brad Pitt and singer Britney Spears are said to sport the brand as they can help eclipse their faces from paparazzi. Daniel O’Donnell, Gay Byrne and Phil Coulter, all men with Donegal connections, fly the county flag by sporting the brand. Ronnie Drew of the Dubliners was also a brand ambassador. The company also has a Donegal tweed patchwork quilt that is finding favour with the fashion set.

Address Donegal Town Co. Donegal T: +353 (0)74 972 1084 info@hannahats.com www.hannahats.com Stockists Faller’s, Galway Quills, Kenmare O’Brien’s Crafts, Doolin Clerys, Dublin Avoca Handweavers, Avoca

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Heather Finn Knitwear “Pattern and colour are the driving forces behind what I do. I make everything myself. It is very hands-on. I design the pattern cards, knit the pieces, then it’s cut and sewn by me. Then I process the finished garment to make it softer. Everything is created from ethically sourced yarns in my North Strand studio. In terms of textures and tones travel inspires me. I journey to India and Morocco in search of yarns.” Specialising in knitwear, Heather graduated in Fashion from NCAD and honed her craft by working with knitwear designer Lainey Keogh. She also worked as an accessories buyer in Galway for two years. She then launched a stall at Dublin’s Cow’s Lane market and came to the attention of Topshop when they were opening their flagship store on Stephen’s Green in 2006. She was invited to open a concession within the store. Angelica Huston wore one of her pieces to her birthday celebrations at the 2009 Galway Film Fleadh.

Address 12 Charleville Mall North Strand, Dublin 1 M: + 353 (0)86 891 6560 finnheather@hotmail.com www.heatherfinn.com Stockists

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Purple bell sleeve sweater; cashmere/lambswool/viscose €89 Set skinny Marrakesh scarves; cashmere/lambswool €70

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Hope & Benson Hope and Benson offer a collection of bags; overnight bags, handbags and purses made from heritage Irish tweeds by Magee, Hanly and some Foxford fabrics, Scottish and English tweeds are also used. The designs are embellished with flowers and ribbons, the look is soft but structured and each bag is hand made by Angela Hope and Daniela Benson. Daniela Benson also makes a clothing line. Every bag is hand cut on the premises, constructed using traditional methods and contains a sprinkling of lavender, grown in the Burren, to add a subtle fragrance. “These styles are the anti-It bag. They’re for people who never liked spending a fortune on an item that is ostensibly still mass produced. Our customers prefer something more genuine.” “There’s a retro feel to the designs,” explains Angela Hope, one half of the design duo. “We use quite traditional materials embellishing them with velvet ribbons and bows.”

Address River Cottage, Churchmount Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim T: +353 (0)71 985 6812 M: +353 (0)87 647 7544 info@hopeandbenson.com www.hopeandbenson.com Stockists The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Quinlan’s of Macroom, Macroom Glen Aran, Kinsale & Kenmare Magee, Dundrum and Donegal National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

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Betty bag in purple and green wool tweed, lined in red cord and embellished with a hand made red felt flower €108

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Inti Leathers Catherine Prendergast has been working with top quality leather for over 25 years, crafting hand designed, durable, design-led hide handbags, belts, purses, folio cases, weekend bags and executive briefcases all finished in the latest styles. She studied at London College of Fashion Cordwainers, formerly Cordwainers College in 1979 and spruced up her fashion skills with a short course at St. Martin’s College in 2004. Her use of quality leathers such as stable hide, a large and heavy duty leather that is drum dyed, ostrich print, croc print leather, add a craft layer. Most of the hides have been tanned in artisan tanneries in Italy. All the bags are one hundred percent leather including the lining and are made in Catherine’s workshop in Dundalk.

Address Wolfe Tone Design Studio Knockbridge, Dundalk Co Louth T: +353 (0)42 938 4993 M: +353 (0)86 831 2323 info@intileathers.com Stockists Westgate Designs, Wexford The Cat and The Moon, Sligo The Narrow Space, Clonmel Glór, Ennis Wish, Skibbereen

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Linda Wilson Knitwear Linda Wilson Knitwear offers a range of stylish, handcrafted contemporary knitwear from her studio on Dominic Street in Limerick city. “I create my own fabrics and can turn them into garments that offer individuality but are still wearable.” The fluid yet dramatic clothing is fashionable without being formal and is produced in cashmere and wool blends. Linda offers designer ladies garments and accessories, including hats, scarves, bags and arm warmers. Colour and texture are important and are inspired by the Irish rural countryside; for instance, the collection for Showcase 2009 was inspired by the honeycomb pattern. There remains a threedimensional aspect throughout the work. “I keep an eye on trends in terms of colour. I try to use natural yarns from wools through to silks. It’s all made by me in my Limerick studio.”

Address Unit 54, Tait Business Centre Dominic Street, Limerick T: +353 (0)61 419 477 M: +353 (0)87 288 6277 info@lindawilsonknitwear.com www.lindawilsonknitwear.com Stockists Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Chic Boutique, Listowel The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Judy Greene Pottery, Galway The Craft Horse Gallery, Horse and Jockey

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Double petal scarf €37.50

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Lisa Shawgi “I spent most of my childhood in Sudan before moving to Dublin in 1995, and I often use the juxtaposition of both cultures as an inspiration for my creations,” explains Lisa Shawgi, a knitwear designer of Irish and Egyptian-Sudanese extraction. Her inspiration comes from both cultural backgrounds. The result is eye-catching, feminine knitwear where attention to detail is an essential part of the handknitting. After graduating from the National College of Art and Design she developed her technical skills by working for Lainey Keogh and Vera Wang before setting up her own label. Finding a balance between creativity and the commercial side of the business is key, the designer explains. “I see knitwear as a woven fabric to be tailored to create elegant and sophisticated finished pieces. Women in different cultures inspire me. I find how they dress, their attitude and what inspires them most interesting.” Colour and texture are key elements to these soft, sensual styles.

Address 32 The Woods, Laragh Road Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow M: +353 (0)86 856 7269 lisashawgi@hotmail.com www.lisashawgi.com Stockists The Loft, Powerscourt The Irish Design Shop, Dublin Lucy Erridge’s Adare

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Black and purple oversized cowl neck wrap €98

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Edel MacBride “When you cross pollinate fashion with the skill of craft you get originality, something with my stamp on it – something exciting. Like all stories worth telling it starts with a good yarn.” Edel MacBride set up her business in 1993 growing her brand into a more production orientated business. The creative process is cyclical so she has returned to her core values – craft fashioned for the stylish. “I’m concentrating on high-end knitting and crochet skills where we have a uniqueness.” “The skills I acquired studying fashion at the graduate programme at LCAD mean my designs remain linked to fashion. Because of my background in pattern cutting and traditional fashion fabric the concepts of form and structure continue to be important.” “I’ve been knitting since I was three years old. Yarn is what inspires me. I’ve started to emphasise accessories, snoods, scarves and a couple of very high end dresses and coats.”

Address Convoy Design House Convoy, Co. Donegal T: +353 (0)74 914 7508 M: +353 (0)83 343 7031 info@edelmacbride.com www.edelmacbride.com Stockists Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny

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Baby jacket and ski hat, fine merino wool €79

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McCul Clothing McCul Clothing is a crafted range of garments featuring graphic cartoon characters based on the principal personalities in Irish folklore. Old stories come alive through the imagery. It is heritage you can wear that offers a fashion edge and a history lesson to boot. Derek Young is the brains behind McCul Clothing, the designer kidswear range for little legends. The garments are designed and made in the company’s Finglas factory. Every child who wears a McCul garment will learn about the great Irish myths through the McCul characters on their clothes. “These are the stories that I was taught in school and the new generation continues to learn about in the classroom.” There’s Fionn McCumhaill and the salmon of knowledge, illustrated by an image of the king of the fish, the story of Queen Maeve and the Brown Bull of Cooley illustrated by An Táin. The brand is underpinned by three simple ideals: the clothes are stylish, hardwearing and affordable. It’s history and heritage in a sweatshirt.

Address Unit 16, Finglas Business Centre Jamestown Road, Dublin 11 M: +353 (0)86 807 4397 derek@mccul.com www.mccul.com Stockists Carraig Donn, Ennis, Westport & Aran Islands Wheat, Bray, Nenagh & Midleton Jemma Jims, Kanturk Smarty Pants, Edenderry Bamboo, Tralee Inreda, Sweden

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Nosey Rosie & Friends Skibbereen-based Nosey Rosie and Friends offers unusual and funky knitwear pieces for children. They are made by hand and because they are designed to be worn in several different fashions they suit children of different age groups. Everything is made in Sharon Rose McKeever’s West Cork studio. It was motherhood that opened Sharon Rose’s eyes to childrenswear. Her collection includes dresses, hats and scarves for girls and bandanas, ponchos, hoodies and jumpers for boys. At Showcase 2010 Sharon Rose launched her first book, Nosey Rosie, which she has written and illustrated. Co. Armagh-born Sharon Rose studied fashion and knitwear at The School of Textiles and Design, formerly the Scottish College of Textiles at Galashiels. She won a bursary from the honorable Society of Framework Knitters, a purse previously won by fashion and interiors designer Julien MacDonald. It was discussions with Julien that inspired her to branch out on her own.

Address Bridge Street Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: +353 (0)86 882 5785 info@sharonrose-designs.com www.sharonrose-designs.com Stockists Chocolat, Belfast Liberties, Westport The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Wish, Skibbereen Louth Craftmark, Drogheda

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Edmund McNulty Knitwear “I wanted to offer men nice jumpers,” says Edmund McNulty who grew up in Creeslough, Co. Donegal surrounded by a matriarchal collective of aunties, grannies and his mother, all knitting in rings round him. “Yarn is such a tactile texture. I work with luxury fibres such as kid mohair, merino wool and alpaca. Knitwear, especially menswear, needs to offer longevity and durability. The colour grey – there must be 40 shades to choose from and they all suit Irish complexions – forms a core colour in my collections. This choice is partly inspired by the Irish weather.” This former teacher went back to college to pursue his first love. He attended Galway Institute of Technology where he studied textile design. Drogheda-based McNulty employs mainly homeworkers who knit from their homes. Much of the work is finished by hand in his Drogheda studio. A star in the ascendancy, McNulty is participating for the second time in an EU Gateway Programme in Japan – he’s the only Irish participant selected to take part. Film star Matthew Broderick is already a fan.

Address Studio 7 Millmount Craft Centre Drogheda, Co. Louth T: +353 (0)41 984 4199 M: +353 (0)86 371 4094 info@edmundmcnulty.com www.edmundmcnulty.com Stockists Gentleman Please, Dublin Cleo, Dublin Millmount Design Centre, Drogheda Windy, Tokyo DEF Company, Kobe Howling, Osaka

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Chunky knit merino wool and alpaca blend sweater, limestone grey €245 Baby alpaca scarf in herringbone pattern, Kingfisher blue €75

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Rathlin Knitwear Rathlin Knitwear is a progressive craft business based in the Gaeltacht area of south-west Donegal. The company uses a wide range of new and traditional types of raw material including a signature line in Donegal tweed wool. The wool is hand-loomed into sweaters, scarves and hats. Their tunic style is based on the traditional fisherman’s sweater and features heritage stitching. The sweaters have a very distinctive finish thanks to the tweed wool. It is very popular with local holidaymaker and star of hit TV series Sex and The City, Sarah Jessica Parker; she belts hers at the waist. Many of the garments are hand-finished by home workers in their houses.

Address Kilcar, Co. Donegal T: +353 (0)74 973 0260 M: +353 (0)87 979 0549 rathlinknitwear@eircom.net Stockists Magees, Donegal Dooley’s, Sligo Ballymaloe, Shanagarry Faller’s, Galway O’Brien’s, Doolin Adare Woollen’s, Limerick Bushmills Craft, Antrim Hunter, Germany

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Studio Donegal Studio Donegal is a handweaving and clothing business based on original hand weaving skills passed down from generation to generation. It is situated in the remote mountainous region of South West Donegal. Tristan Donaghy set up Studio Donegal over 30 years ago to try and maintain the Donegal tradition of hand weaving. “We’re continuing a craft while making something classical yet contemporary”, he says. “We’re not high fashion. We produce small quantities of cloth and already sell successfully to Japan where the customer wants to buy something that’s been made with love, care and attention to detail that is difficult to translate into words. We make accessories and some womenswear and menswear.” “We also sell upholstery fabrics to a couple of designers in Denmark and New York. These can only be handwoven. Additionally we make throws and cushion covers. People want to cocoon which is reflected in the rise in numbers of throws we’re selling. A lot of design effort goes into the throws to make them interesting. Customers to the mill always want to buy what’s just been made on the loom.”

Address The Glebe Mill Kilcar, Co Donegal T: +353 (0)74 973 8194 M: +353 (0)87 674 6500 info@studiodonegal.ie www.studiodonegal.ie Stockists O’Maille’s, Galway House of Ireland, Dublin Cleo, Dublin Magee, Donegal Mullaney Brothers, Sligo Macken of Ireland, Killarney

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Unicorn Design Unicorn Design is ready-to-wear clothing with couture accents and a conscience. Each piece is hand-finished in the Rathdrum studio of Sophie Rieu, the Frenchwoman behind the brand. “I use fabrics that have craft excellence. I love Donegal tweeds and linen, Belfast linen and Kerry tweed and use local, and by local I mean European, fabrics such as French silks, Yorkshire woven flannels – heritage fabrics. I continue to use certified organic cotton.” “Nature has always inspired me. There is a lot of passion in the elements, and the landscape through the seasons is also very inspiring.” Even as a child French-born Sophie was making clothes. Her clientele then were her dolls. Now they’re women who want to wear beautifully-made clothes including up and coming singer songwriter Aoife Moriarty. She studied fashion at the Grafton Academy in Dublin while working for MEP Patricia McKenna. Unicorn Design was included in the top 50 products at Showcase 2008 and also won a public poll for Best Chic Designer run by US-based Chic Eco Consultancy.

Address Waverly, Church Road Greystones, Co. Wicklow T: +353 (0)1 201 0510 M: +353 (0)87 288 8625 sophie@unicorndesign.net www.unicorndesign.ne Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin & Galway Couture, Naas Lahinch Classics, South Beach, Youghal Frock, Wexford Ali Ruin, Clarinbridge

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Cathy Villiers Design Colour is an integral part of Cathy Villiers’ creative process. Every garment is intensely pigmented and patterned, they’re fun to wear and women love their non-straight lines, hand stitching and quirky frayed edges. Her designs are all hand-made and finished in her Draperstown studio. Originally from Armagh, Villiers started off recycling old jumpers into handbags and scarves, she then became a fixture on the craft fair circuit. She uses tweed, Irish linen and lambswool for her garments and accessories. Her Belfast store is awash with her signature vibrant colours, from greens to shocking pink. In 2004 the fashion press began to pay attention to her designs with features in The Sunday Times Style magazine. Cathy Villiers studied ceramics at Edinburgh School of Art. Her work has been exhibited at the New York Museum of Modern Art and the London Fashion Textile Museum.

Address The Gate Lodge 350 Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 6GH T: +44 (0)28 9028 0541 M: +44 (0)79 1288 5320 cathyvilliers@hotmail.com www.cathyvilliersdesign.com Stockists Cathy Villiers Design, Belfast

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Wendy Louise Designs Longford-based Wendy Louise Knight is a self-taught milliner with a studio situated outside Newtown Forbes. Hat making is in her genes – her grandparents had a hat factory in Luton in the UK and she rescued a couple of hat blocks from that establishment, which she uses to form some of her creations. In 2004 she took private lessons from Aileen Cogan, who teaches millinery at the Grafton Academy, and started offering a bespoke service to would-be head-dressers. “The hats are made individually by me. Most of the fabrics come from milliner suppliers in the UK. I also use vintage trims and ribbons and recycle elements of old beaded necklaces.” “70% of my work is to order, mainly for weddings and race meets. I’ve had a couple of runners-up at best dressed ladies competitions but no blue ribbons – at least not yet!” Previously, Wendy Louise had worked with the Body Shop sourcing ethical accessories and at Karen Millen working as a merchandiser for several of the franchisees before she moved to Ireland.

Address Cloonteagh Newtown Forbes Co. Longford T: +353 (0)43 332 9787 info@wendylouisedesigns.ie www.wendylouisedesigns.ie Stockists Gladys, Tullamore Heavenly, Clane Leitrim Design House, Leitrim Judy Greene, Galway

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Handcrafted Jewellery is unique. The treatment of the metals offers the wearer a tactility that simply is not available in mass produced designs. The pieces can be highly engineered or roughhewn. They can be everyday or occasion wear. Lovingly made using precious metals and traditions that can be traced back to the Bronze Age, these are love tokens that you can wear again and again.

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Alan Ardiff Customers love Dublin jeweller Alan Ardiff’s miniature kinetic work because this is jewellery that is genuinely interactive. ‘Their unique selling point is that they move,’ Ardiff explains. “There’s a fun side to wearing these pieces. You get to own something crafted by hand from precious metals and additionally, it moves and brings a smile to your face.” The pieces are packaged as mini works of art. ‘It is art rather than jewellery,’ says Ardiff. It’s about appreciating the concept behind the work, with some customers becoming collectors, buying a piece from each collection when it comes out. There are symbolic elements to the designs that are meaningful to clients. And they can come into the studio and see the pieces being made. Everything is made in the Pearse Street studio in Dublin city. Adriff has shown at the RHA Gallery in Dublin in 2007 and at SOFA, Sculpture Objects & Functional Art, in Chicago in 2006. Comedian Billy Connolly collects Ardiff’s gallery pieces. Director John Boorman and RTÉ broadcasters Kathryn Thomas and Anna Nolan are also fans.

Address Studio 36, The Design Tower Enterprise Centre, Pearse St. Dublin 2 T: +353 (0)1 671 3098 alanardiff@eircom.net www.alanardiff.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop Enibas, Co. Cork Seoidin, Ennis & Limerick The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Avoca Handweavers, Avoca Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Jam@eton, Windsor Nancy Smille, Glasgow Blue Coat Gallery, Liverpool The Old Court House Market Place, Ambleside, UK

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Christina Brosnan Christina Brosnan is a jewellery designer who has been interested in making jewellery since she was nine but first explored the film business as a prop master and then got involved in digital marketing before coming back to her first love. Her collections feature three-dimensional bead weaving techniques. The pieces in this collection are also dual purpose - they can be worn as a necklace or in your hair, for example. This gives them a Transformer type quality and makes them playful pieces, Christina explains. “You have to ask what is it, how do I wear it. It connects the craftsperson with the wearer and offers a bit of brain teasing.” Christina grew up in Co. Clare, a hotbed of craft. In her own household her mother made fine Irish lace. The landscape too has influenced her designs from the lunar backdrop of the Burren to the wild Atlantic seascapes. She has three collections; Ethereal, which uses Swarovski crystals and sterling silver; Torsion, which uses semi-precious stones such as agate, lapis lazuli, carnelian and either sterling silver or 14 ct rolled gold; and Zephyr a contemporary collection that uses magnets as clasps.

Address 6 Seaview Offices Main St., Howth, Co. Dublin M: + 353 (0)86 263 1574 info@christinabrosnan.com www.christinabrosnan.com Stockists Rebecca Davis, Dublin Myrtle Ivory, Dublin

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Torsion contour bracelet – Faceted and frosted crystal quartz with sterling silver €175

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Button & Co. Goldsmiths Elaine-Sarah Comerford set up Elaine Sarah Designs after attending a summer course at NCAD. The designer eschewed college in favour of an old-fashioned apprenticeship in the belief that it would teach her the technical skills required to get the business off the ground. Elaine Sarah Designs morphed into Button and Co., inspired by make-and-do sessions at home with her mother. “The collection of sterling silver and 18 carat gold button jewellery is inspired by the traditional button tin that my mother used to have,” says Comerford. This signature now adorns bracelets, earrings, necklaces and cuff links and is already stocked in some of the most progressive independent jewellers in the country. Central to the collection is the starter bracelet, an updated take on the traditional charm bracelet. It forms an integral part of the milestone birthday gift offering. Her company featured on Dragon’s Den in 2009 and thanks to the mentoring of Niall O’Farrell is in expansive mode. The designs remain hand-made in Ireland.

Address Kilcannon, Dunhill Co. Waterford T: +353 (0)51 396 663 info@buttonandco.com www.buttonandco.com Stockists Weir & Sons, Dublin Hynes Jewellers, Wexford Hallmark Jewellers, Waterford A Hartmann & Son Ltd, Galway Bannon Jewellers, Wicklow

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“Pins and Needles” beautifully delicate statement earrings in Sterling silver and 9ct gold needles €297

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Button Studio NCAD graduate Jane Walsh started making jewellery while she was

still a craft-gallery owner. “I could not find the type of jewellery I wanted to stock in the gallery at a reasonable price point so I started making pieces for sale. When I looked there was nothing that colourful in craft and the designs appeal to everyone from children to 60 somethings.” “I wanted to turn ordinary objects into exceptional pieces”, she explains. “Button Studio uses ordinary buttons to create eyecatching jewellery. Buttons are very familiar objects. Every family has a button jar at home.” The jewellery collection includes rings, cufflinks and earrings. All are presented in a hand-made box for a retail price that starts from €17.50. As well as her collections she does commissions, preserving bridesmaid dresses in resin as a gift or a baby’s first jumper.

Address Meehan, Coosan, Athlone Co. Westmeath M: + 353 (0)87 670 9530 jane@buttonstudio.ie www.buttonstudio.ie Stockists The Cat and the Moon, Sligo Kaleidoscope, Westport Painted Earth, Belfast Kilkenny Group The Wicker Man, Belfast The Hunt Museum, Limerick Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny

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Fabric pill pendant; Clear resin and patchwork fabric pendant topped of with a button €17.50

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Melissa C. Designs Designer Melissa Curry is a conceptualist with a talent for form and colour. Her work is very much about construction. “My pieces are more expressive of personality than trends. Many of my designs have an in-built system so that they can be worn several ways and are crafted by me in my Dublin studio.” She studied commercial design, advertising, interior architecture and photography in Paris for four years. During her time in Paris and her subsequent travels throughout Africa and Asia, she developed her appreciation of the ceremonial value of jewellery. These living customs are a very important part of dressing up. Returning to Dublin in 1996 she set up her own jewellery label. Her first show during Paris fashion week in 1998 brought her work to Japan, New York and London with clients such as Barneys, Yohji Yamamoto, Philippe Stark, Bon Marché and Liberty London, where she was hailed as their Millennium Cutting Edge Designer, which put her firmly on the world-wide accessories map. Her distinctive and cutting edge style has seen her work with Toni & Guy and the Swarovski Bijoux Home Collection.

Address 29 Athlumney Villas Ranelagh, Dublin 6 T: +353 (0)1 497 7776 info@melissacurrydesign.ie www.melissacurrydesign.ie Stockists Ju Ju, Greystones Havana, Donnybrook

Opposite: ‘Du Sucre’ coral and lava neckpiece, with sterling silver disc and clasp €155

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‘Lola’ leather cuff with stitching and sterling silver caps €422

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Fadó Rathnew based Fadó design and make contemporary jewellery that carries a Celtic accent. Each piece is hand-made. They sell collections in sterling silver, 14 and 18 carat gold and platinum. Fadó features a wide range of designs from Celtic abstract creations to the more traditional Claddagh motifs. Their ‘Impressions of Ireland’ ring with its markings that track landmark moments in Ireland’s history is clever and stylish and has mass appeal. In business since 1993 the jewellery is sold extensively in the United States and Canada, and is also available in jewellers in England, Scotland, Australia and Japan. “Several professional golfers and US congressmen sport Fadó cufflinks,” says John Condron, MD of Fadó. “And I’ve been told Colin Farrell wears one of our rings.”

Address Fadó House Unit 4, Block 6 Broomhall Business Park Rathnew, Co. Wicklow T: +353 (0)404 65226 sales@fadojewelry.com www.fadojewelry.com Stockists College House Jewellers, Dublin Kilkenny Shop Faller’s, Galway Blarney Woollen Mills

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Victoria Foutz Bijoux Colombian born Victoria Foutz has been making custom jewellery for the last 10 years. “I design with an eye to fashion but these investment pieces have craft hearts. I have used seashells and pearls in my work because of my proximity to the ocean.” Notable pieces include her three-strand vintage layered necklace and her tiny seed collars that look like they’re fringed. The pieces are made at her studio in Newport, Co. Mayo. What started out as a hobby with friends has evolved into a business. While in Italy working in the film industry as a wardrobe design consultant she collaborated with Monica di Bei Schifano, wife of the Pop Art icon, Mario Schifano, on the design and marketing of a signature line of bijoux and eclectic jewellery. One of her Celtic pieces was commissioned for the Broadway opening of Riverdance. Her first collection was bought by Nikki Creedon of Dublin boutique Havana. Actress Kate Hudson bought a woven cuff from her. Rebecca Storm is another famous fan.

Address Rosclave Newport, Co. Mayo T: +353 (0)98 42601 M: +353 (0)87 226 6623 info@victoriafoutz.com www.victoriafoutz.com Stockists Liberties, Westport Coppermoon, Belfast Tippe Canoe, Limerick Emporium Kalu, Naas Luca Shoes Boutique, Cork

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Martina Hamilton Collection Former sculptor turned goldsmith Martina Hamilton takes a figurative approach to making jewellery. No two pieces of handmade jewellery are the same. “The process is quite free when you make each design. I moved towards the abstract and my work started to take on a celestial quality. I work in precious metals, mainly sterling silver with 18 carat gold accents. Chameleon looks like the birth of a new star, surrounded by the explosion of other little stars generated by its birth, while the aurora ring with its pearl setting represents a sense of movement of the metal around the pearl that is like the aurora borealis.” Martina Hamilton is self-taught. She studied sculpture in what was then Sligo RTC. As owner of The Cat and The Moon, the Sligo-based craft boutique and gallery, she is one of the biggest supporters of craft as created by others in the country – as is testament to the stockists listings of the other Creative Island exhibitors.

Address 4 Castle Street, Sligo T: +353 (0)71 914 3686 info@martinahamilton.ie www.martinahamilton.ie Stockists Kilkenny Shop Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Rocks, Dublin The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Aunt Jane’s Parlour, Antrim Bushmills Crafts, Antrim Danu Gallery, USA All Thins Irish, USA Heartland Gallery, USA

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‘A Little piece of Heaven, made in Ireland’ Med & large circle on 2bell €627

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Breda Haugh Jewellery Dublin city based goldsmith Breda Haugh is interested in designing pieces that are representative of our culture. Her contemporary jewellery is rooted in Celtic design. She works in precious metals using different scratch effects created on the surface to add tactility and atmosphere to the pieces. Each piece is hand-made, cast and finished in her Dublin city workshop in the Design Tower. She is one of the jewellers selected by the National Museum of Ireland to create styles based on pieces from their collections to sell in the museum’s gift shops. More recently she created a collection to celebrate the Bender Collection that was being put on permanent display in Collins Barracks. She is very strong on cufflinks and has two new collections, Circles in Space and Spirals. She trained in NCAD and then won a scholarship to Sir John Cass School of Science and Technology in London.

Address Studio 22, The Design Tower Trinity Enterprise & Development Campus Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 T: +353 (0)1 670 5738 M: +353 (0)87 274 3222 bredahaugh@eircom.net www.bredahaugh.com Stockists Designyard, Dublin National Museum of Ireland, Dublin Bijoux, Monaghan

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Juvi Designs Julie Danz and Vincent Tynan are the creators of Juvi Designs, a jewellery label that champions affordable luxury by way of semiprecious stones set in gold plated sterling silver and sterling silver. “Our jewellery is quite simple,” admits Julie Danz. “People are attracted to its tactility and weight. Our clasps offer insiders a strong signature.” “We buy really high quality stones. They speak for themselves. The stones are sourced from all over the world but the jewellery is made in our Foxrock studio in Dublin. Stones have always influenced our designs but we have become more fashion focused. Each design is created by hand with a maximum of 30 pieces of any one design made.” Juvi received a commendation for Best Accessories Designer at Dublin Fashion Week in 2006 which led them to having a concession stand in Brown Thomas, Dublin. The brand began as a gallery product but has moved its craft-based creations into mainstream fashion with the launch of their own concession in House of Fraser in Dundrum in October 2008. There, their faceted stones are an ongoing bestseller.

Address 11 Brighton Square Brighton Road, Foxrock Dublin 18 T: +353 (0)1 444 5126 M: +353 (0)86 101 638 juvidesigns@hotmail.com www.juvidesigns.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop The Cat and The Moon, Sligo The National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin The White Door, Louth House of Fraser, Dundrum

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Faceted amethyst pendant on sterling silver necklace €135

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Rebeka Kahn Artwear “What I steer towards are free formed pieces. They’re rugged with a hand-formed looseness.” South County Dublin based ceramicist Rebeka Kahn creates sculpted jewellery and wall art using clay and glass. Each piece inspires the next and incorporates elements from her surroundings. Rebeka Kahn studied graphic design in Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology but always had a huge interest in art. “An awful lot of what I do is self taught. I started making really big pieces and then found myself going to a wedding with an outfit but nothing to dress it up. I made a necklace to match my outfit and then friends and family started making requests. Then the shop where I’d bought the outfit saw the design and ordered some pieces.” Rebeka has expanded into wall art. These ceramics are fused with coloured glass that helps create a three-dimensional effect. They look like aerial views of the Maldives or other tropical islands. Some of the pieces also resemble the Irish coastline. At her home studio in Rathmichael in Co. Dublin she hand-crafts ceramics, glazes and fires them. “Raku is an exciting process – the end result is in the hands of the fire.”

Address 3 Rathmichael Haven Ferndale Road, Rathmichael Co. Dublin M: +353 (0)86 609 3808 info@rebekakahnartwear.com www.rebekakahnartwear.com Stockists Designer Knitwear, Dalkey Guinness Gallery, Foxrock Gallery Zozimus, Dublin The Loft, Powerscourt The Cat and the Moon, Sligo Black Abbey Crafts, Limerick Individuals, Cobh

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Declan Killen Goldsmith Based in Dublin’s city centre, goldsmith Declan Killen creates contemporary and traditional jewellery collections using precious metals. Every piece is conceived and made by hand in his workshop. “A hand-crafted piece stands out as an individual item. Handmade jewellery feels different. My designs are easy to wear and easy on the eye.” Working in platinum, 18 carat white and yellow gold as well as sterling silver, he uses stones such as opals, sapphires and diamonds in his individual one-off pieces. One of his traditional collections includes jewellery inspired by Trinity College’s coat of arms collection, which is popular with alumni and tourists. Another piece is inspired by some of the great bog finds that are displayed in the National Museum of Ireland. These sell in the museum’s giftshop. Killen learned his craft by apprenticing himself to some of the capital’s best traditional jewellers. Fans include U2, Mike Scott of the Waterboys and Elvis Costello.

Address 12 Fade Street Dublin 2 T: +353 (0)1 677 0829 M: +353 (0)87 249 1156 dmkg@indigo.ie www.declankillen.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop Trinity College’s Library Shop, Dublin Aer Rianta Dublin Airport Séoidin, Ennis The Cat and The Moon, Sligo The Pottery Shop, Malahide The National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

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LAF Lesley Frew makes both costume jewellery and framed pieces. The Belfast-based designer creates contemporary, ethical jewellery using discarded plastic bags, tags and other consumer related items. “People want a sense of the ethical that’s affordable.” Her choice of materials is deliberate. She chooses resources that are destructive to our environment and heading for landfill. By transforming and reusing them she gives these materials a second life, a new sense of value and showing that recycling can be beautiful. These materials form the base product for a collection of brooches, necklaces, earrings and bracelets. “I have a studio in The Ulster Museum where people can drop by and see me. They also tend to contribute plastic bags to my collection.” Lesley Frew graduated from the University of Ulster with a BA (hons) in Fine and Applied Art, specialising in Textiles in 2007.

Address 16 Irwin Crescent Belfast, BT4 3AQ Co. Antrim T: +44 (0)28 9065 5342 les_frew@hotmail.com www.laf-designs.com Stockists Bushmills Crafts, Bushmills Ulster Museum, Belfast Ardmore Pottery & Craft Gallery, Ardmore An Clachan, Gweedore Pebbles, Edinburgh Spacecraft, Belfast

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Maureen Lynch Maureen Lynch’s designs espouse elegant simplicity and high quality. Each piece is pared down and sculptural. It eliminates all manner of fuss. These are made and finished by hand in her studio in South County Dublin. ‘I fell in love with metal 20 years ago,’ says Lynch who for foundation year attended Grennan Mill in Co. Kilkenny. It has been an ongoing affair. Lynch then went to NCAD and studied metal, doing hollow and small vessels. After graduation she went travelling, moved into jewellery and ended up in Copenhagen. “Simplicity is what I like. My pieces take their cue from the body itself. I always bear in mind the contours of the body when designing, so that the wearer feels comfortable and at ease.” Her perfume bottles come with a swatch of linen inside them that you can spritz with your favourite scent so that you and only you can smell it. You can also keep a lock of hair, a love poem or photograph inside. “I keep a child’s drawing in mine.” This collection has flourishes of gold in its silverwork, so people can mix and match it with their jewellery.

Address Co. Dublin T: +353 (0)1 214 7052 info@maureenlynch.ie www.maureenlynch.ie Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Enibas, Schull & Kinsale The Narrow Space, Clonmel

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Garrett Mallon Jewellery Goldsmith Garrett Mallon’s designs are imbued with an earthy feel that is inspired by his scenic surroundings, Co. Louth’s Carlingford Lough and Cooley Mountains. “My creations are very colourful, crafted by hand and animated by local folklore.” Mallon did a pre-apprenticeship course at the Sir John Cass School of Science and Technology in London. He went on to work in jewellery manufacturing with two Irish companies. “It gave me great insight into how you make the process easier and more costeffective, something that I’ve carried with me into the hand-made designs I now make.” “I’m a stone setter by trade and I like to use highly pigmented semiprecious stones set in silver. Much of my jewellery has an etched finish. Local folklore also inspires. I’ve a range of shields inspired by Queen Maeve and the Brown Bull of Cooley and Cloicín is a collection inspired by the stony shores of Carlingford Lough – it is my take on the torc.”

Address Arus na Shamroige Drummullagh, Omeath Co Louth T: +353 (0)42 937 5940 info@garrettmallon.com www.garrettmallon.com Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Louth Craftmark, Drogheda O’Reilly and Turpin, Westport

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Caroline Power Jewellery Designs Acorns and berries are the principal motifs used by contemporary jewellery designer Caroline Power. She works in silver, gold, semiprecious stones and resin. “My collections are about celebrating your potential”, the designer explains. Her acorn pendants incorporate inspiring little gift cards that say “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow”. Her berry collection is inspired by her environmental science background – which instilled in her a love of nature. The pieces connect wearers with the land and track the seasons. In winter she shows winter berries. In summer her designs use summer fruit themes such as strawberries and raspberries. A recession means consumers want more considered buys, she says. “They’re spending less money but they want the pieces that they buy to have a history, to resonate with their way of thinking and to offer a sense of value to the wearer. They also want them to offer a sense of the unique.”

Address 1 Garville Road Rathgar, Dublin 6 M: + 353 (0)87 255 9479 carolinepowerjewellery@gmail.com www.carolinepower.com Stockists Business launching at Showcase 2011

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Reaction Reaction is a jewellery design company that specialises in cast and polished pewter jewellery. These former fashion silversmiths, Deborah Darling and Colin Greer, design a range of brooches, cuffs and necklaces. “They’re big, bold pieces that offer a vague sense of fusion between the Celtic and the contemporary,” explains Deborah Darling. The pair prefer craft to fashion. “Craft is a much less throwaway market,” Darling observes. “Fans of our designs value the pieces more and tend to be more individualistic in their dress style.” Their statement styles have graced several Northern Ireland newsreaders as well as former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, who wore one of their statement brooches when she visited Pope John Paul II. Some of the pieces also feature semi-precious stones such as agate, onyx and carnelian.

Address 34 Gardners Road Lisburn, Co. Antrim, BT27 5PD T: +44 (0)28 9260 5998 reaction@utvinternet.com Stockists Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny The Cat and The Moon, Sligo O’Reilly and Turpin, Westport Spacecraft, Belfast Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle Adrigole Arts, Beara Penninsula Glendowen Crafts, Donegal Celtic Ranch, USA Holmen Atelier, Norway

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Saba Jewellery “Drawing has informed the way my designs look,” says Geraldine Murphy of Saba Jewellery who trained as an animator. She worked on films such as Gawain and the Green Knight, which won a Bafta and with Brown Bag Films on their Oscar-nominated, ‘Give Up Yer Auld Sins.” “In animation things have to work in silhouette and that’s something I’ve brought into my designs. They have an animated look. They possess a sense of whimsy. I like designs that make the wearer smile.” Self taught in jewellery, which started as a hobby, making pieces for family and friends, Geraldine works in silver mainly with gold embellishments. Some of the pieces have articulated parts such as her dog on a Vespa. “I try to make sure the design is pared back so that it works. In metal – simplicity is the key.” Actresses Olivia Williams and Maria Doyle in Tara Road have worn Saba. Eddie Jordan is also a fan.

Address Unit 1m, KCR Estate Kimmage, Dublin 12 T: +353 (0)1 406 3155 M: +353 (0)87 618 6608 info@saba.ie www.saba.ie Stockists Kilkenny Shop, Dublin & Galway The Cat and The Moon, Sligo Millmount Design Centre, Louth O’Reilly and Turpin, Westport Tuckmill Gallery, Naas Aileen Kelly, Dubai Renata Henley, Missouri London Museum of Fashion & Textiles Gift Shop, London

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Rachel Swan Designs Rachel Swan is a young, contemporary jewellery designer from Dublin who studied fashion design and administration. “I wanted to do something more hands-on”, she says explaining how she first got involved in the jewellery making business. She decided to learn her craft at the workbench and joined Alan Ardiff as an apprentice. “The experience taught me how to hone my craft but also how the craft business is run – something you don’t learn in college and essential to survival in business.” Combining sterling silver, gemstones and techniques such as doming and forging Rachel’s finished pieces have an extremely tactile quality. There is a three-dimensional construction to her hollow forms. “I’m interested in the three-dimensional aspect of jewellery,” she says. She designs and creates elegant pieces that can be held, caressed and treasured. Her latest collection, New Balance is made from folded sheet silver that looks like metal-worked origami.

Address Studio 6, Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 T: +353 (0)1 459 6578 M: +353 (0)87 280 7609 info@rachelswan.com www.rachelswan.com Stockists Design Yard, Dublin Kilkenny Design, Kilkenny Leitrim Design House, Carrick on Shannon Michelle O’Connell, Kilkenny

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Filip Vanas Architect Filip Vanas moved to Dublin from his native Czech Republic in 2005 taking up employment with an Irish architect. In 2009 Filip’s role was made redundant and he decided to take a jewellery course at NCAD under jewellery designer Erika Marks. “For me as an architect learning the requisite skills required was important to help me find ways to get design ideas to the finished piece stage. I spend a lot of time drafting and distilling the idea, thinking it through and making precise drawings before I touch any tools. I think about what can go wrong before I make it. In that regard my thinking is more industrial than craft in its process. I like high contrast, vivid colours and strong geometrical compositions. I use silver as the basic material for my work but I like to experiment with other, often non-precious material like textiles and plastics.” Vanas’ work comprises of three core collections; aluminium, silver and enamelled copper wire and silver with epoxy resin.

Address 7, The Cloisters Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W M: +353 (0)87 791 2194 fvanas@gmail.com www.filipvanas.com Stockists Irish Design Shop, Dublin Folsky, Online Shop Lilith Gallery, Prague Hard-de-Core, Prague

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Ballydougan Pottery Bloomvale House, 171 Plantation Road Gilford, Craigavon, Co. Armagh T: +44 (0)28 3834 2201 info@ballydouganpottery.co.uk www.ballydouganpottery.co.uk

Busy Bee Ceramics Emyvale, Co. Monaghan M: +353 (0)86 108 0738 brenda@busybeeceramics.ie www.busybeeceramics.ie

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Colm De RĂs Irish Pottery Ltd

Nicholas Mosse Pottery Ltd

Unit 4, Small IDA Cluster Clonshaugh Industrial Estate Clonshaugh, Dublin 17 T: +353 (0)1 490 3521 M: +353 (0)86 048 3600 admin@colmderis.com www.colmderis.com

Big Mill, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny T: +353 (0)56 772 7505 sales@nicholasmosse.com www.nicholasmosse.com

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Thomas Diem Pottery Milltown, Dublin Road Ashbourne, Co. Meath T: +353 (0)1 835 9083 info@diempottery.com www.diempottery.com

Eden Pottery 218 Abbey Road, Millisle Co. Down, BT 22 2DH, N. Ireland T: +353 (0)48 9186 2300 sales@edenpotteryshop.co.uk www.edenpotteryshop.co.uk

Coolboa, Clashmore, Co. Waterford M: +353 (0)86 607 2137 amandm74@hotmail.com www.amandamurphyceramics.com

Julian Smith Ceramics 17 Ardnamara, Cappagh, Kinsale, Co. Cork T: +353 (0)21 477 4099 M: +353 (0) 86 322 5089 potteringjulian@yahoo.com www.juliansmithceramics.com

Callery Ceramics

Knocknahur, Co. Sligo T: +353 (0)71 916 8929/979 7977 M: +353 (0)86 378 2580 info@breeogue.com www.breeogue.com

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Castle Yard, Kilkenny T: +353 (0)56 775 1933 M: +353 (0)87 232 7743 ray@castlearchpottery.ie www.castlearchpottery.ie

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Lynda Gault Ceramics Area 4 Studios, Lower Quay Street, Sligo T: +353 (0)71 911 4155 info@lyndagaultceramics.ie www.lyndagaultceramics.ie

Paul Maloney Pottery Ballindinas, Barntown, Co. Wexford T: +353 (0)53 912 0188 maloneypottery@eircom.net www.paulmaloneypottery.com

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Karen Morgan Ceramics

Studio One, The Malthouse Stradbally, Co. Laois M: +353 (0)85 166 9836 info@artsculpture.eu www.artsculpture.eu

Market Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny M: +353 (0)86 166 3691 karenmorganporcelain@gmail.com www.karenmorganceramics.com

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The Design Mews Monasterevin Road Kildare Town, Co. Kildare M: +353 (0)87 618 2290 info@debruir.com www.debruir.com

Kilkenny Road, Bennettsbridge Co. Kilkenny T: +353 (0)56 772 7826 mothtoaflamecandles@gmail.com www.mothtoaflamecandles.com

De Bruir Design

Amie Organics

The Handmade Soap Company

5 Convent Court Delgany, Co. Wicklow M: + 353 (0)86 211 8086 sinead@amieorganics.com www.amieorganics.com

White Gables, Headfort Place Kells, Co. Meath T: +353 (0)46 925 2931 M: +353 (0)86 887 3683 / +353 (0)87 769 8498 donaghquigley@hotmail.com www.thehandmadesoapcompany.ie

Arroo 19a Deanfield, Derry N. Ireland, BT 476 HY T: +44 (0)77 0685 8244 M: +353 (0)86 361 5042 info@arroo.ie www.arroo.ie

Heartworks The Gate Lodge Charleville Estate Tullamore, Co. Offaly T: +353 (0)57 932 2923 info@heartworks.ie www.heartworks.ie

Bunbury Boards Lisnavagh, Co. Carlow T: +353 (0)59 916 1784 info@irishwoods.com www.bunburyboards.com

Celtic Roots Studio The Old Schoolhouse Ballinahown, Athlone Co. Westmeath T: +353 (0)906 430 404 info@celticroots.ie www.celtic-roots.com

Liz Christy Handwoven In Ireland Annyalla, Castleblayney Co. Monaghan T: +353 (0)42 974 6614 M: +353 (0)87 682 1563 info@lizchristy.com www.lizchristy.com

Island Turf Crafts Unit 25, Coalisland Enterprise Centre 51 Dungannon Road, Coalisland Co. Tyrone, BT71 4HP T: +44 (0)28 87 7 4901 M: +353 (0)87 220 9899 brian@islandturfcrafts.com www.islandturfcrafts.com

Jerpoint Glass Studio Jerpoint Glass Studio Stoneyford, Co. Kilkenny T: +353 (0)56 772 4350 enquiries@jerpointglass.com www.jerpointglass.com

Kerry Crafted Glass Killcumminm, Killarney, Co. Kerry T: +353 (0)64 43 295 kerrycraftedglass@eircom.net www.irishkerryglass.com

Cushendale

Cushendale Woollen Mills Mill Road, Graignamanagh Co. Kilkenny T: +353 (0)59 972 4118 info@cushendale.ie www.cushendale.ie

63 Newtown Court Malahide Road, Dublin 3 M: +353 (0)87 228 5494 richie@littleredwoodworks.com www.littleredwoodworks.com

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Moth To A Flame

Max Benjamin

Glenstock, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow T: +353 (0)1 286 3647 info@maxbenjamin.ie www.maxbenjamin.ie

Anna Nielsen Prints Ballylusk, Ashford, Co. Wicklow T: +353 (0)404 40 708 M: +353 (0)86 242 9941 nielsenanna@mac.com www.annanielsen.com

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Donegal Town Co. Donegal T: +353 (0)74 972 1084 info@hannahats.com www.hannahats.com

Unit 16, Finglas Business Centre Jamestown Road, Dublin 11 M: +353 (0)86 807 4397 derek@mccul.com www.mccul.com

Hanna Hats Of Donegal

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Munig North, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: +353 (0)28 23 901 M: +353 (0)86 084 8029 info@paddymccormack.com www.paddymccormack.com

43 Droit Road, Newtownstewart Co. Tyrone, BT78 4DS T: +44 (0)28 8166 1066 M: +44 (0)79 6311 1219 srussellhunter@btinternet.com www.simplyspecial4u.com

The Wild Goose Studio Knocknabohilly, Kinsale, Co. Cork T: +353 (0)21 477 2622 M: +353 (0)87 686 6915 info@wildgoosestudio.com www.wildgoosestudio.com

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Heather Finn Knitwear

Nosey Rosey

Mohill, Co. Leitrim T: +353 (0)71 965 1846 M: +353 (0)86 839 3621 eileenabbott@eircom.net

12 Charleville Mall North Strand, Dublin 1 M: +353 (0)86 891 6560 finnheather@hotmail.com www.heatherfinn.com

Bridge Street, Skibbereen, Co. Cork T: +353 (0)86 882 5785 info@sharonrose-designs.com www.sharonrose-designs.com

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Edmund McNulty Knitwear

Eileen Abbott

Áine Knitwear

Hope & Benson

Old Stable Studio, Glenbrook Clonlara, Co. Clare T: +353 (0)61 354 708 M: +353 (0)86 233 5678 anne@ainedesignerknitwear.com www.risecreative.ie/aine

River Cottage, Churchmount Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim T: +353 (0)71 985 6812 M: +353 (0)87 647 7544 info@hopeandbenson.com www.hopeandbenson.com

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Inti Leathers

32 Primrose Avenue, Broadstone, Dublin 7 T: + 353 (0)1 445 5727 M: +353 (0)86 398 6765 artysmartyshop@hotmail.com www.artysmartyshop.com

Wolfe Tone Design Studio Knockbridge, Dundalk Co Louth T: +353 (0)42 938 4993 M: +353 (0)86 831 2323 info@intileathers.com

Simply Special

McCul Clothing

Paddy McCormack

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Clara Bella 24 The Gallops, Naas, Co Kildare M: +353 (0)87 612 8555 faith_cat_@hotmail.com www.faith-clarabella.blogspot.com

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Linda Wilson Knitwear Unit 54, Tait Business Centre Dominic Street, Limerick T: +353 (0)61 419 477 M: +353 (0)87 288 6277 info@lindawilsonknitwear.com www.lindawilsonknitwear.com

By Yvonne 74 Woodland Park Churchtown, Dublin 14 M: +353 (0)86 8818 921 info@byyvonne.ie www.byyvonne.ie

The Fly ‘Giordana Giache’ 10 Grennan Villas St. Joseph’s St. Limerick City T: +353 (0)85 719 7456 giachegiordana74@hotmail.com

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Susannagh Grogan Designs

The Enterprise Centre The Old Firestation, George’s Place Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin M: +353 (0)86 340 1835 susannagh@hotmail.com www.susannaghgrogan.com

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Lisa Shawgi 32 The Woods, Laragh Road Rathdrum Co. Wicklow M: +353 (0)86 856 7269 lisashawgi@hotmail.com www.lisashawgi.com

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Edel MacBride Convoy Design House Convoy, Co. Donegal T: +353 (0)74 914 7508 M: +353 (0)83 343 7031 info@edelmacbride.com www.edelmacbride.com

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Millmount Craft Centre, Drogheda, Co. Louth T: +353 (0)41 984 4199 M: +353 (0)86 371 4094 info@edmundmcnulty.com www.edmundmcnulty.com

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Rathlin Knitwear Kilcar, Co. Donegal T: +353 (0)74 973 0260 M: +353 (0)87 979 0549 rathlinknitwear@eircom.net

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Studio Donegal

The Glebe Mill, Kilcar, Co Donegal T: +353 (0)74 973 8194 M: +353 (0)87 674 6500 info@studiodonegal.ie www.studiodonegal.ie

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Unicorn Design Waverly, Church Road, Greystones Co. Wicklow T: +353 (0)1 201 0510 M: +353 (0)87 288 8625 sophie@unicorndesign.net www.unicorndesign.ne

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Cathy Villiers

The Gate Lodge, 350 Lisburn Road Belfast, BT9 6GH T: +44 (0)28 9028 0541 M: +44 (0)79 1288 5320 cathyvilliers@hotmail.com www.cathyvilliersdesign.com

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Wendy Louise Designs Cloonteagh, Newtown Forbes, Co. Longford T: +353 (0)43 332 9787 info@wendylouisedesigns.ie www.wendylouisedesigns.ie

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Rosclave, Newport, Co. Mayo T: +353 (0)98 42601 M: +353 (0)87 226 6623 info@victoriafoutz.com www.victoriafoutz.com

Co. Dublin T: +353 (0)1 214 7052 info@maureenlynch.ie www.maureenlynch.ie

Victora Foutz Bijoux

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Alan Ardiff Studio 36, The Design Tower Enterprise Centre, Pearse St., Dublin 2 T: +353 (0)1 671 3098 alanardiff@eircom.net www.alanardiff.com

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Christina Brosnan

6 Seaview Offices, Main St., Howth, Co. Dublin M: +353 (0)86 263 1574 info@christinabrosnan.com www.christinabrosnan.com

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Button & Co Goldsmiths Kilcannon, Dunhill, Co. Waterford T: +353 (0)51 396 663 info@buttonandco.com www.buttonandco.com

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Fado Ltd Fadó House, Unit 4, Block 6 Broomhall Business Park Rathnew, Co. Wicklow T: +353 (0)404 65226 sales@fadojewelry.com www.fadojewelry.com

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Garrett Mallon Jewellery

4 Castle Street, Sligo T: +353 (0)71 914 3686 info@martinahamilton.ie www.martinahamilton.ie

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Breda Haugh Jewellery Studio 22, The Design Tower Trinity Enterprise & Development Campus Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 T: +353 (0)1 670 5738 M: +353 (0)87 274 3222 bredahaugh@eircom.net www.bredahaugh.com

Caroline Power Jewellery Designs 1 Garville Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 M: +353 (0)87 255 9479 carolinepowerjewellery@gmail.com www.carolinepower.com

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Juvi Designs 11 Brighton Square, Brighton Road Foxrock, Dublin 18 T: +353 (0)1 444 5126 M: +353 (0)86 101 638 juvidesigns@hotmail.com www.juvidesigns.com

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Rebeka Kahn Artwear 3 Rathmichael Haven, Ferndale Road Rathmichael, Co. Dublin M: +353 (0)86 609 3808 info@rebekakahnartwear.com www.rebekakahnartwear.com

Melissa C. Design

29 Athlumney Villas, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 T: +353 (0)1 497 7776 info@melissacurrydesign.ie www.melissacurrydesign.ie

Maureen Lynch Jewellery

Arus na Shamroige, Drummullagh Omeath, Co Louth T: +353 (0)42 937 5940 info@garrettmallon.com www.garrettmallon.com

Button Studio Meehan, Coosan, Athlone Co. Westmeath M: +353 (0)87 670 9530 jane@buttonstudio.ie www.buttonstudio.ie

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Declan Killen 12 Fade Street, Dublin 2 T: +353 (0)1 677 0829 M: +353 (0)87 249 1156 dmkg@indigo.ie www.declankillen.com

Reaction 34 Gardners Road, Lisburn Co. Antrim, BT27 5PD T: +44 (0)28 9260 5998 reaction@utvinternet.com

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Saba Jewellery

Unit 1m, KCR Estate, Kimmage, Dublin 12 T: +353 (0)1 406 3155 M: +353 (0)87 618 6608 info@saba.ie www.saba.ie

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Rachel Swan Designs Studio 6, Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre Tallaght, Dublin 24 T: +353 (0)1 459 6578 M: +353 (0)87 280 7609 info@rachelswan.com www.rachelswan.com

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LAF 16 Irwin Crescent, Belfast, BT4 3AQ Co. Antrim T: +44 (0)28 9065 5342 les_frew@hotmail.com www.laf-designs.com

7, The Cloisters Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W M: +353 (0)87 791 2194 fvanas@gmail.com www.filipvanas.com

The Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI) is responsible for fostering the growth and commercial strength of the crafts industry in Ireland, communicating its unique identity and stimulating quality, design, innovation and competitiveness. Based in Kilkenny, the Crafts Council of Ireland has 65 member organisations and over 2,240 registered craft enterprises. Its activities are funded by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation via Enterprise Ireland.

The Crafts Council of Ireland in partnership with the craft enterprises listed have made every effort to ensure that the information herein is accurate. The Crafts Council of Ireland cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. © Crafts Council of Ireland 2011

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