News — Irish Made

Caulfield Joinery was established in 1978 by John Caulfield, the original joiner. It was a highly successful business producing quality hardwood kitchens, windows, doors and furniture. Pearse Caulfield, the joiner/philosopher, joined the family business from a young age. On completion of an apprenticeship in joinery he then decided to return to university while still working as a joiner. He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, in 2012, gaining a BA in philosophy. Louise Caulfield, the scientist/baker, studied a BA in natural science, specializing in geology, and graduated from Trinity College, Dublin in 2007. She lived in Western Australia for a number...

Mullingar Pewter The ancient craft of pewter making was revived in Ireland by Paddy Collins in Mullingar in 1974. Paddy’s son Peter now runs the business and it employs 16 people from the local area. The pieces are still made in the traditional way in our own workshop by Irish men and women, specially trained in the old casting methods, meticulous assembly and delicate hand finishing. These skills take years to acquire. Mullingar Pewter has consistently applied the highest standards of design and quality control in the production of these exquisite gifts.  The history of Irish Pewter goes back 800 years. The...

 McNutt of Donegal Located in the seaside village of Downings, on Donegal's Wild Atlantic Way, McNutt of Donegal have been producing some of the world's finest weaves for over 60 years.  Feel connected to history of this amazing company who is still located in an original and authentic building where the first McNutt weaving factory originated in 1950. Every collection is designed in-house by a dedicated team of talented designers who remain constantly inspired by the rugged coastline and nature's playground that surrounds them.  Using only the very best quality wool, combined with excellent local craftsmanship, McNutt of Donegal...

Ashleigh Smith is the owner, designer and mind behind The Atlantic Equipment Project! Every piece from the AE workshop is made, from start to finish, in their coastal workshop in County Sligo. It is a stunningly beautiful place, both in the midst of howling Winter storms, and pale blue Spring sunshine. It is this place that inspires the brand, and therefore it wouldn’t make sense for her to build her product anywhere else. The canvas used in their satchels, backpacks and totes is a 14oz (that’s heavy duty) Duck Canvas. Duck Canvas has been used for centuries in the sea...

The Aran Woollen Mills (formerly Carraig Donn) story began over 50 years ago when Maura and Padraig Hughes started the business to keep Irish crafts alive and provide local employment and to keep their children at home in Ireland. For over 50 years the heart of this design and manufacturing has been in the West of Ireland; the source of their uniquely Irish garments and products. Since 1965 the family business has created garments for the contemporary world inspired by a simpler, slower way of life; beside and sustained by the sea, hills and mountains, closer to the ever-changing elements and grounded...