Irish Socksciety Product Catalogue 2024

PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2024 HAVIN’ THE CRAIC FROM HEAD TO TOE

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IRISHSOCKSCIETY.IE

WE ARE ALEX AND JOANNA We are best friends who dance, laugh and work together – in any order really, as it usually happens all at once. We are the kind of people who usually wear baggy, black or grey clothes but socks, socks are very special to us.

We choose them very carefully, sometimes odd socks, sometimes patterned or themed and always lots of colour. That’s why designing socks is what we are passionate about.

Our socks brighten up any occasion from boring business meeting to a wonderful wedding, lunch with family or party with mates.

SOCKSCIETY’S LEGENDS AISLING Aisling is a true Packing and Office Operations Legend. Her energy, consistency, wit and professionalism shine through every day when she enters the office. Aisling gets your orders ready in no time, and we are seriously in a constant awe on how and when she’s done so much so quickly. A class act altogether, a gem and a kind soul with a cup of tea on her desk always ready for a quick sip.

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ENDIE Endie obsesses about fonts, shapes and spacing. He loves brandings’ consistency, so if he designs corporate socks there is no compromise on any detail. He enjoys a bit of boogie and anything retro draws his attention immediately. The biggest Lego collection owner, not to mention the snow globes... Endie can talk, oh man, he can. One thing he does better than talking is design, and we are one lucky company to be working with him.

MARCIN Marcin is head to toe IT combined with creativity, and a spectacular drive for all things Internet.

There isn’t an impossible challenge for him, and behind the closed doors we like to call him our ‘secret weapon’.

Working at his standing desk with headphones on, Marcin plays a huge role in Irish Socksciety ensuring all our online interactions go smoothly, uninterrupted, efficiently and all that craic.

MICHELLE Curiosity for the craic, kindness at the core and a witty storytelling energy, these are only a few words that describe Michelle. Michelle is one of those souls you get hooked up to and not only do you love working with them but become a forever friend. She is a caring human with a talent for speech and drama.

Michelle is an explorer, of both people and lands. She gets to know Ireland through her endless camper trips and o she is an expert on all things Gaeilge.

ROBERT D’HIGGINS Robert wheely is the backbone of the office.

He carries us through the day and we would literally be wrecked without him.

He might need a little push now and then but he’s always willing to jump head first into any situation. Rob loves to spend his spare time travelling and, much like his distant cousin, really enjoys writing poetry. He doesn’t like to talk about it, but he’s a very accomplished author under his pen name ‘Trolley McClure’. Ah sure look, he’s just an absolute legend.

BRAND STORY Some brands are born naturally, out of passion, friendship and drive.

Irish Socksciety is one of them.

Dia duit, is muidne Irish Socksciety agus ba mhaith linn tú a thabhairt ar thuras linn, turas ina ndéanaimid cur síos ar an údar ar tháinig muid go hÉirinn agus an chaoi a ndeachaigh an tír í féin – a cultúr, a teanga agus a tírdhreach - i bhfeidhm orainn agus an chaoi atá sí fós ina hábhar inspioráide agus paisin dúinn.

None of us, the two co - founders, ever thought we would awaken the socks market in Ireland. Joanna, trained as a publisher, Alex as a Spatial Planner had plenty of various ideas, but only in 2011 when we first met, the most bizarre and challenging ones came into life. Needless to say, for many years we lived beside each other in Poland, shopped in the same shops, but never met - it was Galway and its incredible charm that made us connect with each other… and so a friendship and new chapters began.

Bold and absolutely inexperienced we started our entrepreneurial journey by introducing a portfolio of humorous illustrations inspired by Ireland, Irish landscapes, culture, language and craic. We truly believe our absolute enthusiasm for Ireland spoke through our work, and so in time the portfolio grew into a range of products - mugs, coasters, fridge magnets, shopper bags etc. until this one day, when we thought of socks. We are one of those people who love black baggy clothes, and socks were always the extravagant part of our looks.

So why not socks, we thought, but where to start, was the real question. Apart from the huge chains there were no other places to buy socks. Nothing local, fun and sustainable.

So we took our time, we spent months learning how to design socks, how to speak the socks language, what yarns to use to guarantee comfort, quality and earth consciousness.

We searched for options in packaging to ensure it will be sustainable and practical from the very start. And then we came up with the first 12 styles which included the You are a ride, Did you turn off the immersion, Bye bye bye, You are my cupan Tae, Feck it and more. We printed the designs’ options on our small office printer, suggested a few color palettes, sizes and prices. And off we went to the streets of Galway and Dublin to do our research.

We stopped people and asked if they liked the humor, the shtyyyle, the color, the price; would they buy a socks subscription, what shoe size do they wear, and how many pairs of socks did they lose this month. So much learning was made, and the Irish Socksciety fully launched in 2017 offering various styles of unisex socks inspired by Ireland, Irish culture, humor, landscape and language. We also established a first in Ireland option of socks customization for individuals and corporate clients.

An hour after launching our website, we got our first two orders. Important note - the customers were not our friends, nor family. We sold our first socks to someone in Wexford and Cork - wait, what? We danced in joy and we continue to do so until today, feeling thankful and so fortunate to be where we are.

The love for our products and enthusiasm for Ireland has been noticed and appreciated.

We’ve learnt so much throughout the years, made connections and grew the business. We create jobs, support the local economy and community. We are proud to be members of Guaranteed Irish, our now award winning socks flew as far as China and Australia. The best part of this journey is the fact that we got to create workplaces through sharing the beauty of a culture and craic that we love so much.

We continue on working with national and multinational brands on creating bespoke design socks that go into the drawers of people around the globe.

We love what we do and we give back to the local community by collaborations, donations and more.

We dance, laugh and care. We are havin’ the craic from head to toe, and are very much looking forward to sharing all the plans we have for the future. Because the future is bright!

And in times when it’s cloudy, there are always ways to figure things out.

Just focus on what you know.

We know that good and cozy socks are a perfect start to any first step that needs to be taken. One foot at the time.

00353 083 087 59 12 info@ irishsocksciety.ie www.irishsocksciety.ie

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THE BRAND Embracing all things Irish with a special emphasis on the Irish humour and language.

Sustainability and community are at the core of everything we do.

And we absolutely love everything we do.

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LOCAL SHOPS WE’RE IN We are stocking approx. 200 shops and department stores based in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and as far as Australia and USA We could talk for hours about how lovely and dedicated all the people who run those local shops are, tell you all about their attention to detail, passion for Irish design, craft and people. In one sentence - they are purely sound and the best craic.

To see a full list, please visit www.irishsocksciety.ie If you run a shop, or know of some new places around the world that we should contact, drop us a line to info@irishsocksciety.ie and say howya!

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DISPLAYS Sustainable materials, made by hand, easy to assemble

DOUBLE–SIDED FLOOR STAND Sustainable, double-sided floor stand made of plywood.

Easy to assemble, comes in

WALL DISPLAY

a manual and display socks.

TABLE DISPLAY

Made of plywood, a sustainable

Size: 1 650mm x 360mm holds

Made of plywood, a sustainable

table display explaining our socks.

12 various styles of socks

table display explainingour socks.

Arrives with a sample sock and description.

on each side.

Arrives with a sample sock

Size: 250mm x 350mm, comes with a hanger 12

recyclable packaging, with

To fill the stand order approx 144 pairs of socks

and description.

Size: 250mm x 120mm x 150mm

THE SOCKS LIST

SEAMLESS FINISH OEKO TEX certified cotton 80% combed cotton 17% polyamide

AULD FELLA

AULD FELLA

3% elastine sizes: 3-7 / 8-12

SKU: RS 327 Barcode: 5391523553278 Size: 8-12

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FECK IT - RED

FECK IT - BLUE

SKU: RS 280 Barcode: 5391523552806 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 281 Barcode: 5391523552813 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 171 Barcode: 5391523551717 SKU: RS 172 Barcode: 5391523551724

MY BORING BLACK SOCKS

FECK IT - BLACK

FECK IT

FECK IT

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FECK IT - PINK

FECK IT

MY BORING BLACK SOCKS

SKU: RS 118 Barcode: 5391523551182 SKU: RS 119 Barcode: 5391523551199

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 128 Barcode: 5391523551281 SKU: RS 129 Barcode: 5391523551298

FECK IT

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 173 Barcode: 5391523551731 SKU: RS 174 Barcode: 5391523551748

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

VEGETABLES SKU: RS 126 Barcode: 5391523551267 SKU: RS 127 Barcode: 5391523551274

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

YOU ARE MY CUPÁN TAE

YOU ARE MY CUPÁN TAE

SKU: RS 116 Barcode: 5391523551168 SKU: RS 117 Barcode: 5391523551175

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

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GONE BANANAS

A GRAND SOFT DAY

GONE BANANAS

SKU: RS 175 Barcode: 5391523551755 SKU: RS 176 Barcode: 5391523551762

A GRAND SOFT DAY

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 276 Barcode: 5391523552769 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 277 Barcode: 5391523552776 Size: 8-12

To celebrate the 21st Chromosome we are donating 21% of profits of Socks 21 to Down Syndrome Ireland

DEADLY BUZZ

GAELIC FOOTBALL

SKU: RS 290 Barcode: 5391523552905 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 291 Barcode: 5391523552912 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 192 Barcode: 5391523551922 SKU: RS 193 Barcode: 5391523551939

DEADLY BUZZ

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THE SOCKS 21 Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 252 Barcode: 5391523552523 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 253 Barcode: 5391523552530 Size: 8-12

DID YOU TURN OFF THE IMMERSION?

GRÁ ÉIRE

SKU: RS 108 Barcode: 5391523551083 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 109 Barcode: 5391523551090 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 214 SKU: RS 215

HOWYA ANY CRAIC?

BYE BYE BYE

GOLF

SKU: RS 104 Barcode: 5391523551045 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 105 Barcode: 5391523551052 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 106 Barcode: 5391523551069 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 107 Barcode: 5391523551076 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 163 Barcode: 5391523551632 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 164 Barcode: 5391523551649 Size: 8-12

DID YOU TURN OFF THE IMMERSION?

HOWYA ANY CRAIC?

CATCH OF THE DAY

GRÁ ÉIRE Barcode: 5391523552141 Barcode: 5391523552158

CATCH OF THE DAY

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 159 Barcode: 5391523551595 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 160 Barcode: 5391523551601 Size: 8-12

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SOUND!

YER WAN

SOUND!

SKU: RS 151 Barcode: 5391523551519 SKU: RS 152 Barcode: 5391523551526

YER WAN

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

HAPPY OUT

HAPPY OUT

SKU: RS 157 Barcode: 5391523551571 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 158 Barcode: 5391523551588 Size: 8-12

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YER MAN

SKU: RS 153 Barcode: 5391523551533

YER MAN

Size: 3-7

SKU: RS 154 Barcode: 5391523551540 Size: 8-12

LOVE IS LOVE

LOVE IS LOVE

SKU: HSL 260 Barcode: 5391523552608 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 261 Barcode: 5391523552615 Size: 8-12

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CÚPLA FOCAL

FULL IRISH

CÚPLA FOCAL

FULL IRISH

SKU: RS 325 Barcode: 5391523553254 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 326 Barcode: 5391523553261 Size: 8-12

SUNNY SPELLS

SUNNY SPELLS SCATTERED SHOWERS

SKU: RS 124 Barcode: 5391523551243 SKU: RS 125 Barcode: 5391523551250

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Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 194 Barcode: 5391523551946 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 195 Barcode: 5391523551953 Size: 8-12

DOG MAD

DOG MAD, MADRA MAD

SKU: RS 294 Barcode: 5391523552943 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 295 Barcode: 5391523552950 Size: 8-12

SOCKS OF NATURE SKU: RS 258 Barcode: 5391523552585 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 259 Barcode: 5391523552592 Size: 8-12

GRAND

GRAND

SKU: RS 179 Barcode: 5391523551793 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 180 Barcode: 5391523551809 Size: 8-12

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CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE

KYLEMORE ABBEY

STICK THE KETTLE ON

SKU: RS 333 Barcode: 5391523553339 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 334 Barcode: 5391523553346 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 308 Barcode: 5391523553087 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 309 Barcode: 5391523553094 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 329 Barcode: 5391523553292 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 330 Barcode: 5391523553308 Size: 8-12

CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE

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STICK THE KETTLE ON / CUIR SÍOS AN CITEAL

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME

DUBLIN DOORS

AN ÁIT A BHFUIL DO CHROÍ IS ANN A THABHARFAS DO CHOSA THÚ YOUR FEET WILL BRING YOU TO WHERE YOUR HEART IS

SKU: RS 321 Barcode: 5391523553216 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 322 Barcode: 5391523553223 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 256 Barcode: 5391523552561 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 257 Barcode: 5391523552578 Size: 8-12

G’WAN RUGBY SKU: RS 132 Barcode: 5391523551328 SKU: RS 133 Barcode: 5391523551335

LUCKY SOCKS

THE IRISH LANDSCAPE

SKU: RS 254 Barcode: 5391523552547 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 255 Barcode: 5391523552554 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 139 Barcode: 5391523551397 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 140 Barcode: 5391523551403 Size: 8-12

STOCAÍ ÁDHÚLA

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

BAA MOO

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THE BEST MAMMY MASTER OF THE WOODEN SPOON

SURE LOOK IT

SKU: RS 130 Barcode: 5391523551304 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 131 Barcode: 5391523551311 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSS 185 Barcode: 5391523551854 SKU: HSS 186 Barcode: 5391523551861

SURE LOOK IT

THE BEST MAMMY

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

50% of profits from sales of I’m perfect socks are going to organizations supporting women in Ireland

HOWYA HORSE

I’M PERFECT

THAT’S GAS

SKU: RS 292 Barcode: 5391523552929 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 293 Barcode: 5391523552936 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 238 Barcode: 5391523552387 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 239 Barcode: 5391523552394 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSS 187 Barcode: 5391523551878 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSS 188 Barcode: 5391523551885 Size: 8-12

HOWYA HORSE

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I’M PERFECT

THAT’S GAS

ABSOLUTE LEGEND BLUE ABSOLUTE LEGEND

YOU ARE A RIDE

YOU ARE A RIDE

SKU: HSL 200 Barcode: 5391523552004 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 201 Barcode: 5391523552011 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 110 Barcode: 5391523551106 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 111 Barcode: 5391523551113 Size: 8-12

ABSOLUTE LEGEND WHITE

HURLING

ABSOLUTE LEGEND

SKU: HSL 202 Barcode: 5391523552028 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 203 Barcode: 5391523552035 Size: 8-12

PULL HARD

SKU: RS 114 Barcode: 5391523551144 SKU: RS 115 Barcode: 5391523551151

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

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GONE BANANAS

FECK IT

SKU: AS 144 Barcode: 5391523551441 Size: 3-5 SKU: AS 145 Barcode: 5391523551458 Size: 6-9 SKU: AS 146 Barcode: 5391523551465 Size: 10-12

SKU: AS 136 Barcode: 5391523551366 Size: 3-5 SKU: AS 137 Barcode: 5391523551373 Size: 6-9 SKU: AS 138 Barcode: 5391523551380 Size: 10-12

YOU ARE A RIDE

HOWYA ANY CRAIC?

GONE BANANAS

FECK IT

YOU ARE A RIDE

SKU: AS 141 Barcode: 5391523551410 SKU: AS 142 Barcode: 5391523551427 SKU: AS 143 Barcode: 5391523551434

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HOWYA ANY CRAIC?

Size: 3-5 Size: 6-9 Size: 10-12

SKU: AS 147 Barcode: 5391523551472 Size: 3-5 SKU: AS 148 Barcode: 5391523551489 Size: 6-9 SKU: AS 149 Barcode: 5391523551496 Size: 10-12

CLIFFS OF MOHER

BOSCO

BOSCO

SKU: RS 306 Barcode: 5391523553063 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 307 Barcode: 5391523553070 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 208 Barcode: 5391523552080 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 209 Barcode: 5391523552097 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 210 SKU: RS 211

CLIFFS OF MOHER/AILLTE AN MHOTHAIR

Barcode: 5391523552103 Size: 3-7 Barcode: 5391523552110 Size: 8-12

THE SKELLIGS SKU: RS 337 Barcode: 5391523553377 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 338 Barcode: 5391523553384 Size: 8-12

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BUZZIN’ RACHEL ROTHWELL BUZZIN’

SKU: RS 331 Barcode: 5391523553315 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 332 Barcode: 5391523553322 Size: 8-12

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FLUFFY SOCKS SOCKS FLUFFY THICKER, STRETCHER, COSY SOCKS

MAD YOKE MARIA RUBIO

VITAMIN SEA MARION BELLIOT

VITAMIN SEA

SKU: RS 270 Barcode: 5391523552707 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 271 Barcode: 5391523552714 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 262 Barcode: 5391523552622 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 263 Barcode: 5391523552639 Size: 8-12

SKU: FS 266 Barcode: 5391523552660 Size: 3-7 SKU: FS 267 Barcode: 5391523552677 Size: 8-12

MAD YOKE

VITAMIN SEA

VITAMIN SEA

GALWAY ANDREA ROSSI

THE IRISH CRAIC MARTINA LEONARD

GRÁ MÓR

SKU: RS 190 Barcode: 5391523551908 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 191 Barcode: 5391523551915 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 232 Barcode: 5391523552325 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 233 Barcode: 5391523552332 Size: 8-12

SKU: FS 355 Barcode: 5391523553551 Size: 3-7 SKU: FS 356 Barcode: 5391523553568 Size: 8-12

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CITIES OF IRELAND

DUBLIN THE PALE

DUBLIN THE PALE

SKU: RS 284 Barcode: 5391523552844 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 285 Barcode: 5391523552851 Size: 8-12

CORK THE REBEL COUNTY

GALWAY CITY OF TRIBES

BELFAST

SKU: RS 286 Barcode: 5391523552868 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 287 Barcode: 5391523552875 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 282 Barcode: 5391523552820 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 283 Barcode: 5391523552837 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 288 Barcode: 5391523552882 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 289 Barcode: 5391523552899 Size: 8-12

CORK THE REBEL COUNTY

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GALWAY CITY OF TRIBES

BELFAST

MUNSTER

LEINSTER

KILDARE

SKU: HSL 314 Barcode: 5391523553148 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 315 Barcode: 5391523553155 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 316 Barcode: 5391523553162 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 317 Barcode: 5391523553179 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 250 Barcode: 5391523552509 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 251 Barcode: 5391523552516 Size: 8-12

CONNACHT

ULSTER

ROSCOMMON

SKU: HSL 310 Barcode: 5391523553100 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 311 Barcode: 5391523553117 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 312 Barcode: 5391523553124 SKU: HSL 313 Barcode: 5391523553131

CÚIGE MUMHAN

CÚIGE CHONNACHT

CÚIGE LAIGHEAN

UP THE LILYWHITES

HON THE ROSSIES

CÚIGE ULADH Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 296 Barcode: 5391523552967 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 297 Barcode: 5391523552974 Size: 8-12

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DONEGAL

TIPPERARY

GALWAY

SKU: HSL 228 Barcode: 5391523552288 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 229 Barcode: 5391523552295 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 222 Barcode: 5391523552226 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 223 Barcode: 5391523552233 Size: 8-12

CORK

MAYO

KERRY

SKU: HSL 216 Barcode: 5391523552165 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 217 Barcode: 5391523552172 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 226 Barcode: 5391523552264 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 227 Barcode: 5391523552271 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 224 Barcode: 5391523552240 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 225 Barcode: 5391523552257 Size: 8-12

THE HILLS OF DONEGAL

SKU: HSL 218 Barcode: 5391523552189 SKU: HSL 219 Barcode: 5391523552196

UP TIPP

Size: 3-7 Size: 8-12

THE REAL CAPITAL

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MAYO FOR SAM

GAILLIMH ABÚ

THE KINGDOM

CLARE

WATERFORD

WEXFORD

SKU: HSL 246 Barcode: 5391523552462 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 247 Barcode: 5391523552479 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 248 Barcode: 5391523552486 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 249 Barcode: 5391523552493 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 240 Barcode: 5391523552400 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 241 Barcode: 5391523552417 Size: 8-12

LIMERICK

DUBLIN

SLIGO

SKU: HSL 244 Barcode: 5391523552448 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 245 Barcode: 5391523552455 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 220 Barcode: 5391523552202 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 221 Barcode: 5391523552219 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 302 Barcode: 5391523553025 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 303 Barcode: 5391523553032 Size: 8-12

UP THE BANNER

LUIMNEACH ABÚ

UP THE DEISE

UP DA DUBS

UP THE YELLOW BELLIES

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KILKENNY

LAOIS

WICKLOW

SKU: HSL 242 Barcode: 5391523552424 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 243 Barcode: 5391523552431 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 300 Barcode: 5391523553001 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 301 Barcode: 5391523553018 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 304 Barcode: 5391523553049 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 305 Barcode: 5391523553056 Size: 8-12

LEITRIM

MEATH

OFFALY

SKU: HSL 298 Barcode: 5391523552981 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 299 Barcode: 5391523552998 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 339 Barcode: 5391523553391 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 340 Barcode: 5391523553407 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 341 Barcode: 5391523553414 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 342 Barcode: 5391523553421 Size: 8-12

UP THE CATS

WILD ROSE COUNTY

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QUEENS COUNTY

THE ROYAL COUNTY

THE GARDEN COUNTY

THE FAITHFUL COUNTY

CAVAN

WESTMEATH

MONAGHAN

SKU: HSL 343 Barcode: 5391523553438 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 344 Barcode: 5391523553445 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 345 Barcode: 5391523553452 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 346 Barcode: 5391523553469 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 347 Barcode: 5391523553476 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 348 Barcode: 5391523553483 Size: 8-12

LONGFORD

LOUTH

CARLOW

SKU: HSL 349 Barcode: 5391523553490 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 350 Barcode: 5391523553506 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 353 Barcode: 5391523553537 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 354 Barcode: 5391523553544 Size: 8-12

SKU: HSL 351 Barcode: 5391523553513 Size: 3-7 SKU: HSL 352 Barcode: 5391523553520 Size: 8-12

BREFFNI COUNTY

THE SLASHERS

THE LAKE COUNTY

THE WEE COUNTY

FARNEY COUNTY

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ARTIST EDITION SOCKS

We absolutely love all the buzz and creativity that is happening in Ireland. To bring art to an everyday product, which socks surely are, we often invite artists to collaborate with us on ARTIST EDITION SOCKS. Here are a few examples and stories behind the creative souls from Éire.

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MARIA RUBIO

ANDREA ROSSI ART STUDIO

Spanish illustrator living and working in Dublin.

Andrea Rossi is a brazilian artistand illustrator living and working

María’s work is all about color and joy, she loves to capture the little moments in life, everything from her relationship with her loved ones, to what she is cooking or what she is feeling! She also likes to use her art to spread awareness of things that matter to her, like climate change for example!

home, everyday objects and the rich irish culture.

in the West of Ireland. Her work is inspired by the comforts of

She loves socks, it’s been a growing relationship for the past couple of years, she used to hide them but now she shows them with pride. Oh! And she also loves birds!

MAD YOKE

MAD YOKE

SKU: RS 270 Barcode: 5391523552707 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 271 Barcode: 5391523552714 Size: 8-12

GALWAY ANDREA ROSSI SKU: RS190 Barcode: 5391523551908 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS191 Barcode: 5391523551915 Size: 8-12

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RACHEL ROTHWELL Rachel Rothwell is an Irish artist based in Zurich. She studied ceramics in Limerick before jetting off to explore the world. She has exhibited across Europe and in South Korea and has been awarded residencies in Ireland and Finland, and completed her MA degree in Geneva in 2019. Rachel is passionate about the environment and enjoys creating playful doodles that celebrate our planet, using a mix of inks, found materials and digital tools to bring her scenes to life. She explores themes of community, modern life and the environment in her work. She currently works at a local art gallery in the city center, and when she’s not there she can be found enjoying the lake or sketching in the Park! www.rachelrothwell.net

MARION BELLIOT Marion’s art is inspired by road trips & hikes around all of Ireland. She carries a sketchbook everywhere she goes.

She captures the unique atmosphere of a place or town at her illustration studio “Explore with Marion”.

She loves illustrating Irish beauty with traditional mediums and digital technologies, always experimenting!

VITAMIN SEA MARION BELLIOT

BUZZIN’ RACHEL ROTHWELL

SKU: RS 262 Barcode: 5391523552622 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 263 Barcode: 5391523552639 Size: 8-12

SKU: RS 331 Barcode: 5391523553315 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 332 Barcode: 5391523553322 Size: 8-12

VITAMIN SEA

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BUZZIN’

MARTINA LEONARD ART Martina Leonard is a Dublin based illustrator whose work often highlights issues such as inclusivity, gender equality and political instability. But despite the serious nature of the subject matter, her style straddles the line between playfulness and purpose, creating honest and empowering illustrations with one eye always on the craic!

THE IRISH CRAIC MARTINA LEONARD SKU: RS232 Barcode: 5391523552325 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS233 Barcode: 5391523552332 Size: 8-12

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SOCKS WITH A CAUSE We are so lucky to be able to do what we love while running a sustainable business. Therefore we feel it is our duty to give back, and use the platform we’ve created to embrace the values that made us successful in the first place.

Values that are Irish culture, community, and the eco approach.

Through our Cúpla Focal socks and Scéal grá series we bring a fresh air into the people x Irish language relationship.

and have donated a total of € 13,314.47 to support women in Ireland.

We love our The Socks 21 that were designed to showcase the beauty of the 21st chromosome and donate 21% of profits to Down Syndrome Ireland. It was a huuge moment for us to see the whole Irish Rugby Team wearing these socks on the World’s Down Syndrome Day helping bring more awareness and connection. So far we have donated € 886.95 from the sales of our Socks 21.

The language that survived 800 years of dependency

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do since

must be really special, and we aim to showcase that beauty

we started. Circular economy, conscious choices

in a fun, contemporary and approachable way.

when it comes to materials, packaging and daily

We often collaborate with local schools on socks competitions

activities are all within our Sustainability policy, but we

for children to allow them to experience the design process

also want to educate and encourage and so Socks

within 3D thinking and product development . Designs like the ‘We are all equal’ once designed by a 6th class student genuinely make this word a better place.

Our ‘I’m perfect’ campaign which is all about body positivity has been established to donate 50% of profits from the sales of the ‘I’m perfect socks’ to organizations supporting women in Ireland. So far we have worked with the National Women’s 40

Council of Ireland, COPE Galway and Women’s Aid

of Nature came into life. These socks are inspired by the Irish wildflowers. They arrive with a free packet of Irish organic, native wildflower seeds that attract bees and butterflies. So far we’ve gifted seeds that cover 100m² which equals two basketball courts! How class!

I’M PERFECT

I’M PERFECT

SKU: RS 238 Barcode: 5391523552387 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 239 Barcode: 5391523552394 Size: 8-12

THE SOCKS 21 SKU: RS 252 Barcode: 5391523552523 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 253 Barcode: 5391523552530 Size: 8-12

SOCKS OF NATURE SKU: RS 258 Barcode: 5391523552585 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 259 Barcode: 5391523552592 Size: 8-12

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CUSTOM DESIGN

Customized socks for your business/organisation/event.

Promote your brand with something different, practical and sustainable.

TESTIMONIALS:

Service available for delivery worldwide.

“

The Irish Socksciety socks have gone down a

treat at both of our conferences over the past year.

The team was incredible from start to finish. The

as socks can bring you a bit of joy as you go about your day. Add in a big box of socks that

designers brought our ideas to life, incorporating

have been custom made for you to inspire and

the conference theme and logo. The socks looked

share with your friends and family and the

fantastic, and we received countless compliments

connection only increases. From the chats, to the

from our attendees.

practical ordering and the broader inspirational

The quality of the socks is outstanding, and the

community focused activity of the team at The

materials used are comfortable and durable. We

Irish Socksciety it has been a pleasure from start

look forward to working with Irish Socksciety

to finish. Táim an-bhuíoch díbh. Go raibh míle

again in the future

maith agat.

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- Colleen Baxter, Sharepoint Europe 42

“

It seems daft that something as simple

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- Keith Greaves, Mosaic Lab, Australia

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Where to start… What a pleasure it has been to be working with Joanna, Alex and the Irish Socksciety Team over the years!

They have been creating our wonderful fun socks for over six years now. My guests love them, they really capture what we love to do in Galway, eating and drinking our way around the city streets.

I am in awe with the way that they are always creating new designs, collaborating with local Irish businesses creating a beautiful product and most importantly have a strong community driven ethos.

All I can say is that.. I love them and all they do!

- Sheena Dignam, Galway Food Tours

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From the initial meeting, through the design phase, production and quick delivery, Irish Socksciety were a delight to work with.

The socks look fantastic, are great value for money, and our team loved them!

Highly recommended for any business looking to reward staff, engage customers, or just have fun with their brand!

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- Declan Jennings, Smyths 43

GAEILEGE

Thit muid i ngrá le hÉirinn and so all things Gaeilge, especially the language.

Scan the QR code with your phone to watch our Scéal Grá series and learn some Cúpla Focal.

As another generation we pledge to embrace the beauty of the Irish language wherever we can. We are therefore

If you have any questions, please let me know.

saying, Céad míle fáilte, join us in this journey of creating a fun and contemporary context for one of the most

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Languages are like the spine of a culture. The way they

ancient languages of Europe.

are built, defines communication between their users,

We embrace the Irish language in our business between

the energy in the society, and a whole feel of the culture.

our individual and corporate customers. If you’re a retailer

Languages depend on the location, the climate of the place,

we will help you introduce a few words to your shop/website.

the landscape. The Emerald Island - rock by the water, land

We two years in a row winners of the Ghradam

by the ocean, wind and sunny spells of unpredictable mood

Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh award in the Digital

of the weather. The green land as far as the eye can see,

category and genuinely have plenty of grá for the language

raw and majestic.

that you will fin on our products, packaging, website, social

Each word tells a story, the language is so uniquely

media, office, warehouse… essentially - everywhere.

descriptive and imaginative, no surprise Irish people

To set the mood let’s start with Scéal Gra - short videos

apparently were the first western European people to develop

showcasing class people of Ireland - both professionals

a full-scale vernacular written literature. A literature that was

and enthusiasts - who use the Irish language on a daily

expressed in various genres. Ireland is a nation of storytellers

basis, whether it is for work or just pure craic. Hopefully this

telling stories that are carried with the wind, through music

will become your landing page to find out more about the

and over many generations.

Gaeilge, and possibly learn your own cúpla focal.

CÚPLA FOCAL

CÚPLA FOCAL

SKU: RS 325 Barcode: 5391523553254 Size: 3-7 SKU: RS 326 Barcode: 5391523553261 Size: 8-12

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SUSTAINABILITY IN IRELAND GUIDE When it comes to being more sustainable, working out where to start can be overwhelming! It’s important to remember that no matter how small our steps may seem, they can make a big difference. We have put together a list of things you can incorporate into your daily routine to improve your quality of life and be more sustainable.

Did you bring your own? One of the best ways to be more environmentally friendly is to remember to bring your own reusable products with you when you’re out galavanting. Water bottles, lunchboxes, coffee cups, cutlery, and metal straws are items we can bring with us. Many places around town offer a discount when you bring your own containers.

Cool kids compost their leftovers! If food goes to the landfill and rots it produces methane, and when we waste food, we devalue all of the time and resources taken to produce it. If you don’t have access to brown bins, you can get a small composter for your kitchen counter and read up on how to repurpose coffee grounds and other waste materials in your garden. Oh and don’t forget, you can save all your veggie scraps in the freezer to make a delicious stock for winter soups.

Take action! We all have different skill sets and access to resources, and as a result being sustainable looks different to everyone. You can get involved in climate conscious events, share content on your social media platforms, chat with others about the sustainable solutions you’re trying, and vote for change that is focused on protecting our planet.

Eat more plant based meals! In many parts of the world, crop land used for animal agriculture is resulting in mass deforestation. Habitat loss on this scale is a climate change issue, and opting to swap your foods for plant based versions can make a huge difference. If you’re not ready to cut out meat completely, start by reducing it in your meals.

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New wheels? Getting around on yer bike instead of driving is a brilliant way to be more eco-friendly. If you don’t have your own bike, there are plenty available to rent at various locations around Ireland.

Buying less, buying better and making sure to think before we buy. When purchasing something, aim to shop second hand first, and for new items, invest in high quality, well-made products — they will last longer and bring you joy well into the future.

You total legend! Did you know that plastic bags can take 20 years to decompose? Popping some reusable bags into your every-day bag means you won’t forget them. And let’s face it, it’s much more stylish to be seen with your tote bag than a plastic one.

Buying your fruit and vegetables from your local organic farm means you are reducing your environmental footprint, cutting out plastic packaging, and supporting local growers. Many local farms have open days where you can see the soil your carrots grew in, and purchase the vegetables that don’t make it to the shops at a lower price — further saving on waste!

Turn off the taps. Being mindful of our water usage is an excellent way to help the planet and live more sustainably.

When we have access to fresh running water we can take it for granted, so every time you turn on the tap, remember to be conscious of how much is going down the drain.

Use Eco-friendly cleaning products in your home. Many cleaning products on the market are harmful to our oceans and environment, not to mention ourselves. Next time you’re sprucing up your nest, choose eco-friendly alternatives or try making them from scratch, there is nothing a bit of baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice can’t sort out!

At Irish Socksciety we try to do our bit by using OEKO Tex cotton which is an incredibly high standard of cotton that ensures there are no harmful materials used in the production process or finished product.

All of our sock labels are sewn on with cotton instead of plastic, our packaging is sustainable, and we encourage you to repurpose it. We are also proud members of Guaranteed Irish and supporting our local markets and economy is at the core of everything we do.

Why we DON’T have branded boxes for corporate deliveries and shop deliveries?

Our warehouse is based in an industrial estate. Each morning

5. Every printed material is printed locally on recycled

coming to work I can see bags full of perfectly good boxes

paper - like we literally walk to the printers next door.

ready to be shipped to waste. Boxes that were used only once!!! So instead of adding to this madness we contacted local businesses, all the sound people in the neighborhood, and we collect their ‘waste’ boxes, give them a second life and educate our customer’s about the process. Of course it is

6. We have a Sustainability Policy that is reviewed every 3 months 7. We implement various programmes available for small business like Green for Micro

slightly more time consuming, and needs a bit more logistics

8. Our products encourage a discussion about sustainability. Our

compared to your regular box order. Bottom line however is

socks of nature come with a free package of organic, native

the fact that we genuinely Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Irish wildflowers that we sourced locally. Even the little bageen

1. O ur products are made of certified OEKO TEX cotton , which means no harmful chemicals are used 2. O ur product packaging is made of a simple recyclable cardboard, printed in only one color 3. T he cardboard is sawn into the socks so we don’t have to use any plastic clips. Did you know you can untie it with your bare hands? Like no scissors required.

4. O ur envelopes are made of recyclable cardboard

with the seeds is printed locally and on recycled paper.

9. Our corporate orders are shipped in boxes outsourced in local shops that were sending them to waste.

We give the boxes a second life Live by the rule-Buy less, but better. Practice makes a master, so the more we live consciously, the more aware and satisfied we become with the choices we make and the bigger change we make. Not just any change, but a well thought through step that brightens the future.

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