Creative Island 2014

Creative Island is a trade platformthat connects Irish and internationalretailers with quality Irish craft enterprises in a single contemporary and buyer-friendly area.

This year Creative Island consists of 86 Irish craft makers and designers selected by an independent panel for their creativity, innovation and craftsmanship.

All the work in Creative Island has been ‘Imagined Designed and Made in Ireland’ by Irish craft makers who bring fantastic ideas to life with great energy and passion.

Emma McGrathTrade Development Manageremmamcgrath@ccoi.ie

Nicola DoranInternational Retail Programme Managernicola@ccoi.ie

Brian McGeeHead of Market Developmentbrian@ccoi.ie

The Crafts Council of Ireland is dedicated to giving craft makers a voice, to help their remarkable work to be seen, appreciated and bought by consumers in Ireland and overseas.

We are committed to growing the sector further and are actively seeking more retailers around the country and the world who are keen to promote Irish craft,in their stores in a meaningful way. We look forward to helping you do business in 2014.

31 Chapel Lane

31 Chapel LaneTullvin, Lappanduff Cootehill, Co. Cavan

www.31chapellane.com mail@31chapellane.com +353 (0)49 555 3142 +353 (0)87 753 9872

Front image: Cushions from ¤59

Damien Hannigan & Joy Fu

“We create pieces that have longevity and are functional. Our look is simplistic and modern.”

Áine Knitwear

Áine Knitwear Old Stable Studio Glenbrook, Clonlara Co. Clare

www.aineknitwear.com anne@aineknitwear.com +353 (0)61 354 708

Fashion designer Anne Behan McConnell uses natural fibers and dyes in her knitwear creations. The focus of her collections is on crafting handmade accessories using the most natural raw materials she can source.

Front image: Textured Cushion ¤55

Anne Behan McConnell

Amanda Murphy Ceramics

Amanda Murphy Ceramics Coolboa, Clashmore Co. Waterford

amandamurphyceramics.com info@amandamurphyceramics.com +353 (0)86 607 2137

Ceramicist Amanda Murphy makes decorative hand-built stoneware ceramics including vases, platters and bowls. Each piece is inspired by movement within the landscape.

Front image: Crescent Dish ¤65

Amanda Murphy

Anna Nielsen Prints

Anna Nielsen PrintsAshford Co. Wicklow

www.annanielsen.com nielsenanna@mac.com +353 (0)404 40708

“What I draw is life. My craft is first and foremost illustrative story-telling, 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.”

Front image: Live your Dream ¤39.95 to ¤159.00

Anna Nielsen

Annabel Langrish

Annabel LangrishHeron Gallery Ahakista, Bantry Co. Cork

www.trade.annabellangrish.ie annabellangrish@gmail.com +353 (0)27 672 78

Her designs capture the essence of Irish wildlife, she favours pigs and hares as well as ducklings, piglets, cygnets and leverets.

Front image: Gicléé Print ¤68

Annabel Langrish

Aoife Harrison Design

Aoife Harrison Design31 The Sweepstakes Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

www.aoifeharrisondesign.ie info@aoifeharrisondesign.ie +353 (0)86 814 0131

“My designs are set on bands so as not to flatten hair. They’re easier to wear as they do not block the face.”

Front image: Sinamay Hat ¤299

Aoife Harrison

Artysmarty

Artysmarty32 Primrose Avenue Broadstone Dublin 7

www.artysmartyshop.com artysmartyshop@hotmail.com +353 (0)1 445 5727

“People are looking for affordable, costume jewellery that is hand-crafted but more international in attitude.”

Front image: Botanical Pendant ¤19.95

Angela Cuthill

Bagoose

Bagoose‘Shalimar’, Glenbrook Passage West, Co Cork

www.bagoose.com info@bagoose.com +353 (0)21 4863667

“The collections are very colour and texture led. They have a tactility that kids love. I call it the cuddle factor.”

Front image: Baby Bundle ¤40–45

Simone O’Shaughnessy

Belinda Northcote Designs

Belinda Northcote DesignsThe Shanagarry Design Centre Shanagarry, Co.Cork

www.belindanorthcote.com info@belindanorthcotedesign.com +353 (0)21 464 6464

Belinda Northcote a botanical artist, uses mainly water colours and pen and ink in her work. She makes limited edition fine art prints that include flower and insect drawings as well as a timeless Beatrix Potter style collection of children’s prints.

Front image: White Hen ¤29

Belinda Northcote

Bláithín Ennis

Blathin Ennis Ashfield House, Ballyconclone Gorey, Co. Wexford

www.blaithinennis.com blaithinennis@gmail.com +353 (0)87 7676026

“Strong accessories can transform a simple dress.”

Front image: Spinnaker Bracelet ¤140

Bláithín Ennis

Bog Standard

Bog Standard19a Monlough Road West Newtownards Co. Down BT23 6ND

www.bogstandard.ie info@bogstandard.ie +44 (0)28 90 812 145

The giftware offers something that is fresh and modern. It gives tourists a new representation of Ireland to bring home and offers locals something homegrown to enjoy in their abodes.

Front image: Field Candle ¤12.95

Alix Mulholland

Breda Haugh Jewellery

Breda Haugh JewelleryStudio 22, The Design Tower Trinity Enterprise and Development Campus Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2

www.bredahaugh.com bredahaugh@eircom.net +353 (0)1 670 5738

“My jewellery is elegant and easy to wear, being evocative of nature, our culture, and also the city landscape.”

Breda Haugh

Front image: Sterling Silver Brooch ¤148

Brooke & Shoals

Brooke & ShoalsChurch Road Greystones Co. Wicklow

www.brookeandshoals.ie fragrance@brookeandshoals.ie +353 (0)1 287 4199

It was a great aunt’s rose garden that first tickled the senses of Alison Banton of Brooke & Shoals. The magic of scent stayed, and eight years ago Alison opened a shop in the harbour town of Greystones selling her own range of scented candles blending the essential oils herself.

Front image: Candle ¤18.95

Alison Banton

I R I S H O R G A N I C S

BTU Studio

BTU Studio42 The Oaks Randalstown BT41 3NE

www.btustudio.com info@btustudio.com +353 (0)48 944 78718

Front image: Bud Vase ¤26

Scott Benefield

BTUcontemporary handblown glass

Bunbury Boards

William Bunbury

Bunbury BoardsLisnavagh, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow

www.bunburyboards.com feedback@bunburyboards.com +353 (0)59 916 1784

“Bunbury Boards is my attempt to save Lisnavagh, our beautiful old estate, and return the estate to being the community employer it once was.”

Front image: Carving Board ¤149

Button Studio

Button StudioMeehan Coosan, Athlone Co. Westmeath

www.buttonstudio.ie jane@buttonstudio.ie +353 (0)87 670 9530

“Buttons are my passion. I have just about every type of button you can possibly imagine, and I am always finding new ones. I hope you enjoy Button Studio jewellery as much as I enjoy making it”

Front image: Mr & Mrs Framed Gift ¤58

Jane Walsh

Carve On

Carve On78 The Waterways Sallins, Co. Kildare

www.carveon.com hello@carveon.com +353 (0)86 387 7879

Front image: Business Card Holder ¤24.99

Alan & Gary McCormack

“We design and make all of our products in-house which is really important to us. We found by carefully sourcing quality natural materials; each product we produce is truly unique.”

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.

Front image: Pure Vessel ¤70–220

Ray Power

Castle Arch PotteryCastle Yard Kilkenny City

www.castlearchpottery.ie ray@castlearchpottery.ie +353 (0)56 775 1933

Celtic Roots Studio

Celtic Roots StudioBallinahown Co. Westmeath

www.celtic-roots.com info@celticroots.ie +353 (0)90 643 0404

Front image: Framed Bog Landscape ¤150

Helen Conneely

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.”

Chupi

Ceramicist Amanda Murphy Leel makes decorative hand-built stoneware ceramics including vases, platters and bowls. Each piece is inspired by movement within the landscape.

Front image: Bird Bangle ¤119

My jewellery is made for your inner magpie, delicate pieces in sparkling gold and the shiniest semi-precious gems.

Chupi Sweetman-Pell

Chupi4A Richmond Row Portobello, Dublin 8

www.chupi.ie info@chupi.ie +353 (0)85 147 7778

Claddagh Design

Eileen Moylan

Claddagh DesignMacroom Environmental Industrial Park Bowl Road, Macroom Co. Cork

www.claddaghdesign.com eileen@claddaghdesign.com +353 (0)87 989 4079

Front image: Sonas Pendant ¤110

“My designs take their lead from Irish heritage but are given a modern twist.”

Claire Hurley Designs

Claire Hurley DesignsBlack Cat Studios New Road, Kinsale Co. Cork

www.clairehurley.com clairehurleydesigns@gmail.com +353 (0)87 914 2683

“My designs are romantic and Victorian-inspired. As adornment for the head they look and feel less heavy than a hat and yet frame the face.”

Front image: Tweed Top Hat ¤350

Claire Hurley

Colm De Ris Pottery

Colm De Ris

Colm De Rís PotteryUnit 4, Small IDA Cluster Clonshaugh Biz & Tech Pk Clonshaugh, Dublin 17

www.colmderis.com admin@colmderis.com +353 (0)1 803 6262

Front image: Vase ¤95 Bowl ¤90

Colm de Rís’ signature pottery features a high lustre reflective blue glaze shot with splashes of copper. His pots, which are all hand-thrown or hand-built, come in strong colours with sweeping shapes and have a neoc-Celtic feel.

Counties of Ireland

Counties of Ireland JewelleryGrellagh, Castlegal Co. Sligo

www.countiesofirelandjewellery.com countiesofirelandjewellery@gmail.com +353 (0)71 916 6476

“Our pendants are designed to make you feel closer to home no matter where you are.”

Front image: Galway, Ash Frame ¤49

Marion Fink & Soraya Ricalde

Cushendale Woollen Mills

Philip Cushen

Cushendale Woollen MillsMill Road Graignamanagh Co. Kilkenny

www.cushendale.ie info@cushendale.ie +353 (0)59 972 4118

Front image: Lambswool Cushion ¤35 Lambswool Throw ¤95

“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.”

Declan Killen Ltd

Declan Killen

Declan Killen12 Fade Street Dublin 2

www.declankillen.com dmkg@indigo +353 (0)1 677 0829

Front image: Silver Stream Pendant ¤195

A hand-crafted piece stands out as an individual item. Handmade jewellery feels different.

Giraffe Ceramics

Giraffe Ceramics Apt. 1, Lucyville 62 Wellington Road Cork City

www.giraffeceramics.weebly.com giraffeceramics@gmail.com +353 (0)89 974 3640

“My work expresses movement. The purses contrast the textile softness with the rigid and perfectly pure porcelain.”

Front image: Double D ¤95

Melinda Dempsey

Dublin Linen & Lace

Dublin Linen and LaceUnit 13, Northside Enterprise Centre Bunratty Drive, Coolock, Dublin 13

www.dublinlinenandlace.com info@dublinlinenandlace.com +353 (0)1 867 2431 +353 (0)86 8132166

“The idea is to create heirloom pieces that will appeal to modern families.”

Front image: Christening Gown ¤TBC

Rosaleen Byrne

Edel MacBride

Edel MacBride

Edel MacBrideThe Design house Convoy, Co. Donegal

www.edelmacbride.com edelmacbride@eircom.net +353 (0)74 914 7508

Front image: Blue Handknit Honey Scarf ¤145

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.”

Enibas

Sabine Lenz

EnibasMain Street Schull, West Cork

www.enibas.com info@enibas.com +353 (0)28 28868

Front image: Left Pendant: ‘Your Life’ Silver & 18K Gold Diamond Pendant ¤119 Right Pendant: ‘Croí Álainn’ Silver & 9K Gold Double Pendant ¤198

Sabine Lenz creates jewellery collections that carry a message, tell a story. Her aim is to make an emotional connection between the wearer and the piece of jewellery.

Fabulous Felt

Katarzyna Ramsey

Fabulous Felt34 Garryowen Rd Co. Limerick

www.fabulousfelt.ie katarzyna.ramsey@yahoo.co.uk +353 (0)86 230 4905

Front image: Felt Fuschia Scarf ¤65

Using Merino wool Katarzyna Ramsey creates a fabric that is hand felted and hand dyed. This she uses to make modern scarves, wraps, bags and jewellery.

Fawn

Fán Regan

Fawn15 Wolverton Glen Dalkey, Co. Dublin

www.fawn.ie info@fawn.ie +353 (0)85 236 0146

Front image: Bear Chatting to Bee ¤49

“I like to work on compositions that are pleasing to the eye. Animals make interesting shapes and create interesting patterns.”

Fiona Mangan Bespoke Headwear

Fiona Mangan Millinery25 Gort na Ri Athenry, Co. Galway

+353 (0)91 850074 +353 (0)87 9181589 fionamangan@hotmail.com www.fionamangan.com

“My new street wear collection is edgier and includes elements such as snakeskin print, studs and paillottes.”

Front image: Muireann Crinoline Headpiece ¤300

Fiona Mangan

Foxford Woollen Mills

Joe Queenan

Foxford Woollen MillsFoxford, Co. Mayo

www.foxfordwoollenmills.com sales@foxfordwollenmills.ie +353 (0)94925 6104

Front image: Throws from ¤59

“It’s like making a cake. We have our own secret recipe that is part of Foxford’s DNA.”

Fragments of Nature

Hilary Nunan

Fragments Of NatureThe Cottage Ringabella, Co. Cork

www.hilarynunan.ie hilaryn@eircom.net +353 (0)86 355 8993

Front image: Sky ¤160

Hilary works with hand-made paper to create colour and texture. Using fine mulberry tissue to make papier maché, she incorporates this using binding materials and acrylic paints to create landscapes and seascapes.

Garrett Mallon Jewellery

Garrett Mallon

Front image: Cloicin Catch on Pearls from ¤175

Garrett Mallon JewelleryArus na Shamroige Drummullagh, Omeath Co. Louth

www.garrettmallon.com info@garrettmallon.com +353 (0)42 937 5940

“My creations are very colourful, crafted by hand and animated by local folklore.”

Grand Grand

Fergus O’Neill

Grand Grand90 Rosemount Estate Dundrum Dublin 14

www.grandgrand.ie fergus@makingthingslookbetter.com +353 (0)1 295 1870

Front image: Teddy Print ¤120

Fergus O’Neill is a graphic designer, illustrator and screen printer. Using these skills he has created Irish designed products that demonstrate our unique sense of humour.

Green Gorgeous

Green GorgeousCreative Spark Clontygora Ct Muirhevna Mor, Dundalk Co. Louth

www.greengorgeous.ie sales@greengorgeous.ie +353 (0)1 554 7818

“We aim to bring together a collection of design-led eco conscious living and gift items, offering environmentally aware consumers an exciting alternative to conventional products, an alternative that is both green and gorgeous.”

Front image: 100% Wool Felt Flock Napkin Rings ¤19.95

Linda Sheridan & Paula Stapleton

Hanna Hats

John Hanna

Hanna HatsTirconaill Street Donegal Town Co. Donegal

www.hannahats.com info@hannahats.com +353 (0)74 972 1084

Front image: Patch Cap ¤30 – 345

“We use the finest Donegal tweed woven exclusively for us. Our full range of hats and caps are naturally moisture repellent, guaranteed to keep you dry and warm in all kinds of weather.”

TIRCONAILL ST., DONEGAL TOWN, IRELAND.Web Site: www.hannahats.com Email: sales@hannahats.com

Telephone: +353 (074) 9721084 / 9721060 Fax: +353 (074) 9722349

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Managing Director: John Joseph Hanna. Secretary: Mary Hanna. VAT No: IE4811384E Reg. No: 117457

Heather Finn Knitwear

Heather Finn

Heather Finn Knitwear12 Charleville Mall North Strand, Co. Dublin

www.heatherfinn.com info@heatherfinn.com +353 (0)86 891 6560

Front image: Purple Poiret Cardigan ¤175 Neuvo Scarf ¤60

“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.”

Helena Malone Goldsmith

Helena Malone

Helena Malone5 Lismard Court JFL Avenue, Portaloise Co. Laois

www.helenamalone.ie info@helenamalone.ie +353 (0)87 698 7988

Front image: Necklace ¤795

“My passion pushes the boundaries of my traditional skills to the highest standard of considered design and quality”

Hennessy & Byrne

Eric Byrne

Hennessy & ByrnePine Cottage, Rooske Road Dunboyne, Co. Meath

www.hennessyandbyrne.com info@hennessyandbyrne.com +353 (0)1 825 3176

Front image: Charcuterie Board and Utensil Set ¤200

Working with stone can reveal a slice of history. As he polishes the local stone Eric often uncovers fossils, part of the material’s natural beauty.

Hill Picket Studio

Hillpicket StudioBallymurtagh, Avoca Co. Wicklow

+353 (0)402 30581 info@hillpicketstudio.com www.hillpicketstudio.com

“As a designer it is the abstract composition in the figured wood that excites me.”

Front image: Cheese & Butter Knife ¤150

Chaim Factor

Inti Leathers

Inti LeathersWolfetone Design Studio Knockbridge, Dundalk Co. Louth

info@intileathers.com +353 (0)42 9384993

Cathy only uses quality leathers such as stable hide, ostrich print and croc print leathers. Most of the hides she uses have been tanned in artisan tanneries in Italy.

Front image: Lorna Bag ¤280

Cathy Prendergast

The Irish Handmade Glass Company

Tom Hayes & Danny Murphy

The Irish Handmade Glass Company11 Henrietta St Waterford City Co. Waterford

www.theirishhandmadeglasscompany.com tony@irishhandmadeglass.com +353 (0)51 858 914

Front image: Love Birds ¤40 per pair

The company combines cut with colour. They use new cuts and contemporary designsto create affordable giftware that is handmade on their premises in Waterford City’s historic Viking Quarter.

The Irish Linen House

Greg Whelan

Irish Linen House3 Castleknock Gate Castleknock Rd Dublin 15

www.irishlinenhouse.com info@irishlinenhouse.com +353 (0)1 820 8774

Front image: “Natural Collection” Tablerunner Placemat & Napkin 100% Irish Linen ¤99.95, ¤27.50 & ¤19.50

Irish Linen House creator Greg Whelan spent 20 years working as a designer in the fashion industry and it shows. His designs make a strong fashion statement for tableware.

TABLE RUNNERSDESIGNED AND HANDCRAFTED IN IRELAND

IRISH LINEN HOUSE

Jennifer Slattery Textiles

Jennifer Slattery

Jennifer Slattery TextilesThe Malthouse Design Centre Distillery Court, 537 North Circular Road Dublin 1

www.jenniferslatterytextiles.com mail@jenniferslatterytextiles.com +353 (0)86 075 4086

Front image: Tea Party Irish Linen Napkins ¤39

“I love things with character and with flaws. In looking to the past I embrace those flaws. It’s the quirky little things, the things that survive beyond the generations.”

Jerpoint Glass Studio

Rory Leadbetter

Jerpoint Glass StudioStoneyford Co. Kilkenny

www.jerpointglass.com enquiries@jerpointglass.com +353 (0)56 772 4350

Front image: Beaker ¤35

“For the family and their team of skilled craftsmen it’s as hands-on as you can get. Our colour palettes reflect the surrounding countryside.”

Jill Graham Contemporary Jewellery

Jill Graham Jewellery 64 Moneynabane Road Dromara, Dromore BT25 2JU

www.jillgraham.co.uk info@jillgraham.co.uk +44 (0)7828 210333

“My designs feature organic structures and elements of plant life.”

Front image: Eternal Hook Earrings ¤190

Jill Graham

Julian Smith Ceramics

Julian Smith

Julian Smith CeramicsArd na Mara Kinsale, Co. Cork

www.juliansmithceramics.com potteringjulian@yahoo.com +353 (0)21 477 4099

Front image: Raku Fired Sea Horse ¤45

Julian Smith’s raku work takes ceramics into the realms of wall art and sculpture.

Juvi

Julie Danz & Vincent Tynan

Juvi DesignsCabinteely, Co. Dublin

www.juvidesigns.com juvidesigns@hotmail.com +353 (0)86 101 0638

Front image: Green Onyx Earrings ¤95

“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.”

Kerry Crafted Glass

Terence McSweeney

Kerry Crafted GlassKilcummin Killarney Co. Kerry

www.irishkerryglass.com kerrycraftedglass@eircom.net +353 (0)64 664 3295

Front image: Glass Oval Style Plate ¤68

“Kerry Crafted Glass uses 100% recycled materials to create coloured decorative glassware.”

Linda Wilson Knitwear

Linda Wilson

Linda Wilson KnitwearUnit 54, Tait Business Centre Dominic Street Co. Limerick

www.lindawilsonknitwear.com info@lindawilsonknitwear.com +353 (0)61 419 477

Front image: Wrap ¤75 & Scarf ¤41.50

The fluid yet dramatic clothing is fashionable without being formal and is produced in cashmere and wool blends.

Lisa Ryder Designs

Lisa Ryder

Lisa Ryder DesignsKilbride Newport Co. Mayo

www.lisaryderdesigns.com ryder40@hotmail.com +353 (0)87 137 5065

Front image: ‘Dream a Dream’ Bag ¤390

Lisa’s work is fashion orientated and includes scarves and bags as well as super smart envelope clutches, laptop and tablet cases.

Lisa Shawgi

Lisa Shawgi

Lisa Shawgi88 Castlefield Court Clonsilla, Dublin 15

www.lisashawgi.com lisashawgi@hotmail.com +353 (0)86 856 7269

Front image: V-Neck Casmere and Cotton Tunic-Dress ¤280 Cardigan ¤298

“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.”

Little Tree Crafts

Little Tree Crafts30 Coolmine Business Park, Clonsilla Road, Dublin 15

www.littletreecrafts.ie mail@babyandchristening.ie +353 (0)86 815 2419

“Simple, elegant and beautifully finished, Little ABC Frames are the perfect choice when looking for a personalised baby gift.”

Front image: ‘Mr. & Mrs’ Framed ¤49.95

Joe Jennings

Living Ginger

Living Ginger DesignsMeadow View, Rusheeney Oughterard, Co. Galway

+353 (0)83 3017694 livinggingerdesigns@yahoo.ie www.livinggingerdesigns.com

Louise’s colour palette is subtle, neutral tones reminiscent of the big sky country that surrounds her studio in Oughterard, Co Galway.

Front image: ‘Leaf Design’ 3 Tier Cake Stand ¤90

Louise Brown

Liz Christy

Liz Christy

Handwoven by Liz ChristySwallow Studios Annyalla, Castleblayney Co. Monaghan

www.lizchristy.com info@lizchristy.com +353 (0)42 974 6614

Front image: Handwoven Boucle Scarf Carnaby Street ¤99

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.

Mad4Hats

Patsy Flood O’Connor

Mad 4 HatsBallygarvan, Gusserane New Ross Co. Wexford

www.mad4hats.ie patsy@mad4hats.ie +353 (0)51 562 329

Front image: ‘Rose’ ¤145

“A hat will change your whole appearance, It gives you a sense of confidence and elegance and if you’re having a bad hair dayit will help cover it up!”

Mamukko

MamukkoFarrangalway, Railway Station Kinsale, Co. Cork

www.mamukko.ie contact@mamukko.ie +353 (0)85 734 2004

“We’ve kept our family tradition alive but we want to be forward thinking about new ideas rather than continually looking to the past.”

Front image: ‘On the Water Love’ Bag in sailcloth & leather combination ¤127

Levente & Attila Magyar

Martina Hamilton

Martina Hamilton Collection4 Castle Street, Sligo

www.martinahamilton.ie info@martinahamilton.ie +353 (0)71 914 3686

“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.”

Front image: Large Shell Pendant ¤210

Martina Hamilton

Matt Jones

Matt JonesThe Outhouses,Ardkeeran Riverstown, Co. Sligo

+353 (0)71 916 5587 / 087 2630588 info@mattjoneswoodturner.com www.mattjoneswoodturner.com

“Wood tells a story. Its latent forces are reflected in the finished piece. These useful and beautiful objects can also be considered aesthetically pleasing carbon credits.”

Front image: Calabash Bowl ¤175

Matt Jones

Maureen Lynch

Maureen Lynch

Maureen Lynch Jewellery14 Beechwood Park Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin

www.maureenlynch.ie info@maureenlynch.ie +353 (0)1 214 7052

Front image: ‘Circle of Dreams’ Necklace Silver & 9ct Gold with 18" chain ¤175

“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.”

McCul Clothing

Derek Young

McCul ClothingUnit 16, Finglas Business Centre Jamestown Road Dublin 11

www.mccul.ie derek@mccul.ie +353 (0)86 807 4397

Front image: ‘Grainne O’Malley’ Girls Pyjamas & Book Set ¤28

“These are the stories that I was taught in school and the new generation continues to learn about in the classroom.”

McKernan Scarves

McKernan ScarvesTuamgraney, Scariff Co. Clare

info@scarves.ie +353 (0)61 921 527

Eugene and Anke McKernan are a husband and wife team that have been weaving and knitting scarves since 1985.

Front image: Euro Speckle knitted unisex scarf ¤54

Eugene & Anke McKernan

Nicholas Mosse

Nicholas Mosse

Nicholas Mosse PotteryBig Mill Bennettsbridge Co. Kilkenny

www.nicholasmosse.com sales@nicholasmosse.com +353 (0)56 772 7505

Front image: Clover Shallow Dish ¤109

“The Irish countryside inspires and supports me. 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.”

O’Riain Pottery

John Ryan

O’Riain PotteryLisananny Ballymote Co. Sligo

www.oriainpottery.com oriainpottery@hotmail.com +353 (0)71 918 3838

Front image: Butter Dish ¤35

ORiain PotteryHandcrafted in Ireland.

John Ryan, the man behind O’Riain Pottery makes functional and decorative stoneware, drawing inspiration from the surrounding rural landscape. Many pieces reflect local colours and textures.

Paul Maloney Pottery

Paul Maloney

Paul Maloney PotteryBallindinas Barntown Co. Wexford

www.paulmaloneypottery.com maloneypottery@eircom.net +353 (0)53 912 0188

Front image: ‘Sea Breeze’ Range Teapot ¤63

“As a potter I’m only happy when handling clay. Everything is handmade here in Wexford by me and my team of three other potters.”

Rachel Quinn

Rachel Quinn

Rachel Quinn CeramicsCloonacurra Ballymote Co. Sligo

www.rachelquinnceramics.ie rachelquinnceramics@eircom.net +353 (0)71 916 7767

Front image: Raku Fired Tiles in Walnut Stand: 2 Piece Landscape ¤36, 3 Piece Landscape ¤46

“Living in a rural setting in the North West of Ireland it is impossible to deny one’s relationship with nature, the paths travelled by the ancient and ongoing cycle of past, present and future.”

Rathlin Knitwear

Donal Sweeney

Rathlin KnitwearKilcar Co. Donegal

rathlinknitwear@eircom.net +353 (0)74 973 8287

Front image: Cotton, Linen Mix Cardigans ¤89

Rathlin Knitwear is a progressive craft business based in the Gaeltacht area of southwest Donegal. The company uses a wide range of new and traditional types of raw material including a signature line in Donegal tweed wool.

Donegal Ireland

Rebeka Kahn Artwear

Rebeka Kahn 3 Rathmichael Haven Ferndale Road, Rathmichael Co.Dublin

www.rebekakahnartwear.com info@rebekakahnartwear.com +353 (0)86 609 3808

“Raku is an exciting process – the end result is in the hands of the fire.”

Front image: Sunset Wave ¤325

Rebeka Kahn

Reborn Art

Marcin Calka

Reborn Art StudioTynagh Loughrea Co. Galway

www.rebornart.ie studio@rebornart.ie +353 (0)85 113 3043

Front image: Balancing Boat Sculpture Small ¤85 Medium ¤165, Big ¤240, Large ¤390

A dream inspired his balancing boats, small pieces whose sails can be customised to “make your own sculpture” Marcin explains. They have since become his signature.

Red Rufus

Red Rufus 9 Clifton Lane, Clifton Avenue Monkstown, Co Dublin

+353 (0)86 833 2250 christina@redrufus.ie www.redrufus.ie

“A pair of socks is cut, stuffed and sewn to make a dog and then the fun really starts! Each SockDog is embellished with ribbon, buttons, felt and fabric to make a uniquely charming friend bursting with classic style and charm.”

Front image: Sock Dogs ¤15 to ¤32

Christina Sanne

Saba

Geraldine Murphy

Saba JewelleryKCR Estate, Ravensdale Park Kimmage, Dublin 12

www.saba.ie info@saba.ie +353 (0)83 123 3158

Front image: Framed Enamel Heron ¤165

“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.”

Sarah McKenna

Sarah McKenna

Sarah McKenna CeramicsBridge Street Studio Dundalk, Co. Louth

www.www.sarahmckenna.ie info@sarahmckenna.ie +353 (0)86 349 9195

Front image: Ceramic Tiles ¤45 each

Sarah McKenna makes quirky giftware and tableware that is customisable using text and lyrics from well-known songs pressed into the clay to create texture and a link to a memory. “The pieces are quite stylised and nostalgic,” she explains.

Scatterpillar

Scatterpillar Designs128 Ben Madigan Road Drimnagh, Dublin 6

www.scatterpillardesigns.ie jacintaleighartist@gmail.com +353 (0)86 396 3820

Jacinta has always had a passion for recycling materials and it features a lot in her work. Trying to find a way to “hang onto memories” and what to do with her children’s drawings and outgrown clothes became the inspiration for ‘Scatterpillar’.

Front image: ‘The Detective’ Soft Toy ¤75

Jacinta Leigh

Scribble & Stone

Scribble & StoneMoxie Studio, Lad Lane, Dublin 2

www.scribbleandstone.com scribbleandstone@gmail.com +353 (0)87 970 0535

Scribble and Stone is a contemporary Irish fashion jewellery label featuring two distinct ranges; costume jewellery and a precious metal range. All of their jewellery is made in the Dublin Design Studio.

Front image: Snakeskin & Metal Cuff ¤55

Jenny Kiernan

Séamus Gill Silversmithing and Jewellery

Séamus GillStudio 21, The Design Tower Pearse Street, Dublin 2

+353 (0)1 677 5701 seamus@seamusgill.com www.seamusgill.com

“I silversmith on a jewellery scale.”

Front image: Twist Neckpiece, silver and 22 carat gold plating ¤625

Séamus Gill

SÉAMUS GILLSILVERSMITHING & JEWELLERY

Sevensisters Ceramics

Sevensisters Ceramics10 Main Street, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny

www.sevensistersceramics.com sevensistersceramics@eircom.net +353 (0)56 883 8548

Maeve represents her view of contemporary Irish architecture and everyday objects through her range of unique and skillfully crafted hand built pieces.

Front image: Blue House T-Light ¤25

Maeve Sookram

Shevlin Millinery

Shevlin MillineryCow’s Lane Designer Studio, Essex Street, West Temple Bar, Dublin 8

www.shevlin.ie info@shevlin.ie +353 (0)87 245 5565

“When someone puts on a hat they turn heads. In this economic climate they allow you to accessorise clothes you already own in a new way.”

Front image: Gent’s Trilby ¤85

John Shevlin

Simply Special

Shirley Hunter

Simply Special43 Droit Road Co. Tyrone

www.simplyspecial4u.com srussellhunter@btinternet.com +44 (0)28 8166 1066

Front image: Simply Special Cards ¤4.95 each

“Consumers want something that is handmade 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.”

Simply Special Handmade cards

Studio Donegal

Tristan Donaghy

Studio DonegalThe Glebe Mill Kilcar, Co. Donegal

www.studiodonegal.ie info@studiodonegal.ie +353 (0)74 973 8194

Front image: ‘Thaw’ Cable Knit Hat ¤39

“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.”

Susannagh Grogan Design

Susannagh Grogan

Susannagh Grogan DesignsThe Enterprise Centre, The Old Firestation George’s Place, Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin

www.susannaghgrogan.com info@susannaghgrogan.com +353 (0)86 340 1835

Front image: Leather Clutch ¤180

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.”

The Handmade Soap Company

Donagh Quigley

The Handmade Soap CompanyWhite Gables, Headfort Place Kells, Co. Meath

www.thehandmadesoapcompany.ie info@thehandmadesoapcompany.ie +353 (0)86 887 3683

Front image: Hand Lotion with Grapefruit and May Chang ¤14.95

“People want to know the provenance of everything from food to household products. They have changed the way that they buy. They want to shop local and support Irishmade goods.”

Tom Callery Ceramics

Tom Callery

Tom Callery CeramicsCloonamanagh Ballymote, Co. Sligo

www.tomcalleryceramics.ie tom@tomcalleryceramics.ie +353 (0)71 919 7977 +353 (0)87 767 4992

Front image: Raku Love Bowl ¤65

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.”

Vivien Walsh

Vivien Walsh93 Monkstown Road Monkstown, Co. Dublin

+353 1 214 4555 info@vivienwalsh.com www.vivienwalsh.com

“My new collection is boho inspired with lots of glass, chains, suede, sea shades, amazonite and pale greys coming together to create an Ibiza feel.”

Front image: Blown Glass Necklace ¤95

Vivien Walsh

Crafts Council of IrelandCastle Yard, Kilkenny, Ireland

T: +353 (0)56 776 1804F: +353 (0)56 776 3754info@ccoi.iewww.ccoi.ie