Maker stories

Meet our Irish artisans

Start with the story behind the work, see where each maker is based, and move straight into the products that best represent their craft.

Bog Buddies

Knockcroghery, Roscommon

Family-run Irish bog art keepsakes made between Athlone and Knockcroghery

Baldonnell, Dublin

Family-led Irish jewellery handcrafted in Baldonnell, Dublin with Claddagh, Celtic and heraldic meaning

An Pharaid, Kilkenny

Hand-thrown Irish pottery from Kilkenny, shaped with Celtic heritage and everyday use in mind

Stradbally, Waterford

Irish music photography and limited-edition prints from Waterford

Knocklyon, Dublin

Ruth of Danu Ceramics handmakes porcelain jewellery and ceramic gifts in Dublin

Kells, Meath

Deirdre Caulfield handcrafts eco-conscious wooden jewellery in Kells, County Meath

Loughanure, Donegal

Rónán and Conor Mc Garvey hand-turn wooden pens in the Donegal Gaeltacht

Clondalkin, Dublin

Cathal of Frames Etc. frames Irish heritage wall art in Clondalkin, Dublin

Carlingford, Louth

Award-winning goldsmith Garrett Mallon handcrafts contemporary Irish jewellery in Carlingford

Blessington, Wicklow

Kieran Cunningham handcrafts Celtic and contemporary Irish jewellery in Blessington, Wicklow

Clondra, Longford

Michelle of Kilteel Coppercraft handmakes polished copper Irish wall art in Clondra, County Longford

Naul, Dublin

O'Gowna Studios handmakes Celtic sculptures, chess sets and Irish heritage gifts in Naul, County Dublin

Athlone, Westmeath

Katie McCay creates recycled silver Ogham jewellery in Athlone, County Westmeath

Knockcroghery, Roscommon

Ethel Kelly handmakes personalised Ogham gifts at the Claypipe Centre in Knockcroghery, County Roscommon

Naas, Kildare

Sean Curran creates nostalgic Irish watercolour art prints from Naas, County Kildare