News & Reviews


Ballyfermot Christmas Craft Fair – Sat 24th
10  2007 [full article...]

A Christmas craft fair will take place in the Civic Centre in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 on Sat 24th November 2007 from 11am -5.00pm.

We are currently looking for people to take a stand or come along on the day free entry.

Please contact Justin/Audrey 01 623 5612 or email jpurcell@bles.ie

Showcasing Design & Innovation - Showcase 2007
15 November 2006 [full article...]

SHOWCASE IRELAND 2007 - Ireland’s premier international trade fair for crafts, gift, fashion, jewellery and interiors/tabletop is open to trade buyers from January 21 to 24 2007 at the RDS Main Hall, Ballsbridge, Dublin.

Harry Feeney's New Painting Series on TG4
15  2006 [full article...]

Artist Harry Feeney, from Foxford in Co. Mayo, will be launching his own painting series in watercolour on TG4 in March 2007.

Ballyfermot Chrismas Craft Fair - 25th November 20
2 November 2006 [full article...]

A Christmas craft fair will take place in the Civic Centre in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 on 25th November 2006 from 11-5.30pm.

Danny Boy International Summer School - Aug 2006
6  2006 [full article...]

This 3 day experience of craft skills and Irish heritage will introduce visitors to hands-on craft practice and the history of traditional Irish skills.

New Cork Trade Show, 6-7th April 2006
15 Febuary 2006 [full article...]

A new and exciting development in the Gift Show Calender is ‘Crafted’. ‘Crafted ­ the West Cork Gift Show, April 6th and 7th 2006 is a West Cork Leader Co-op initiative open to trade only offering a platform for the best of West Cork Gifts. This trade show is a unique opportunity to view new gifts and established brands from West Cork in the inspiring setting of Inchdoney Lodge & Spa Hotel , Ireland's premier spa resort. All work is made within the West Cork area and the show is open exclusively to trade buyers.

Basket Making Course - Feb 2006
22  2005 [full article...]

Two one day Basket Making courses are to be held on 18th and 19th of February 2006 by basket maker Samson Akinrinde in Kinsealy, Co. Dublin. Book your place now!

Ballyfermot Chrismas Craft Fair - 26th November 20
28 October 2005 [full article...]

A Christmas craft fair will take place in the Civic Centre in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 on 26th and 27th November 2005 from 12-4.30pm. We are currently looking for people to take a stand or come on the day free entry. Please contact Justin/Audrey 01 623 5612 or email jpurcell@bles.ie

Enable Ireland Craft Fair - 16th November
20 October 2005 [full article...]

A Craft Fair, in aid of Enable Ireland, will be taking place on Wednesday 16th November at Enable Ireland on Sandymount Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4.

Irish National Country Fair 2005
30 May 2005 [full article...]

The National Country Fair is Ireland's premier country sports event and will take place on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th June 2005 at Emo Court, Emo, Co. Laois, Ireland.

Staten Ireland Irish Fair
18 May 2005 [full article...]

The 7th Annual Staten Ireland Irish Fair will take place on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th June, rain or shine, at Fr. Capodanno Blvd. & Seaview Avenue.

New Trade Magazine - Irish Gift Retailer
2 February 2005 [full article...]

"Irish Gift Retailer" is a trade magazine targeted at the gift market in Ireland. "Irish Gift Retailer" is the only magazine dedicated to providing news, features and product launches to over 5,500 key buyers of gifts and craftwear in Ireland, North and South.

Feadóg Whistles Endorsed by Karen Ennis
7 December 2004 [full article...]

Feadóg “Original Irish Whistle” are proud to announce Karen Ennis, whistle player for the famed Canadian group The Ennis Sisters, as their latest endorser

New Irish Board Game - Ideal For Christmas
18 October 2004 [full article...]

Games are always popular at Christmas as it is a season when we all have more time to relax and spend with the family. So a new game devised by Murray Heasman of Tailten Games, Clonakilty is bound to prove popular, particularly with anyone with a special interest in Celtic Art.

New Book - Buy The Best Of Ireland
5 July 2004 [full article...]

Irish National Country Fair
26 April 2004 [full article...]

The National Country Fair is Ireland's premier country sports event and will take place on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th June 2004 at Emo Court, Emo, Co. Laois, Ireland.

New Xmas Bears !!
10 October 2003 [full article...]

Bear Essentails has just launched their new range of bears available this Christmas.

Ulster Folk Park Craft Fair - August 25th
23 August 2003 [full article...]

Want a fun day out with a difference? The Ulster History Park will host its annual Craft Fair and Family Fun Day this coming Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August. Set on 35 acres in the scenic foothills of the Sperrin Mountains, beside the Gortin Glen Forest Park, the History Park provides the perfect setting for the hugely popular craft event.

Manchester Irish Festival 13th - 16th March
7  2003 [full article...]

The 8th annual Manchester Irish Festival will take place this year from Thursday 13th - Sunday 16th March. This year's festival promises to be a spectacular event, as usual, with many Irish companies travelling to participate in the Festival Craft Fair in Albert Square.

New Irish Musician Prints Available
7  2003 [full article...]

Killyliss Studio, known for its sculpted hand finished giftware, has launched a new range of Fine Art prints by artist Colm McCann, featuring portraits of various musicians and an Irish dancer.

New Life Sized Bears At Showcase
7  2003 [full article...]

A new addition to the wide range of products to be found at Showcase this year will be large, almost life sized collectors bears suitable for shop outlets, galleries, museums or large children's rooms.

Special Limited Edition Christmas Bears
14 October 2002 [full article...]

Bear Essentials have just launched their first ever Christmas bear, with just 5 bears available in this very special limited edition.

Contemporary Violins At The Barbican, London
7 October 2002 [full article...]

A violin makers day, incorporating early strings, will be held on Sunday 20th October 2002 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, The Barbican, London EC2.

New Irish Store Opens in Chester, Vermont
1st Oct 2002 [full article...]

Irish Too, an Irish store previously only available online, opened its new retail shop on Saturday 28th September.

New Designs Launched By WestEnd Knitwear
26 July 2002 [full article...]

Four New designs will be available from Westend Knitwear from mid September, including ladies & children's merino cardigans and matching scarves.

The Autumn Trade Fair - Dublin
23 May 2002 [full article...]

The Irish Autumn trade fair will be taking place this year from 25th – 28th August at the RDS Simmonscourt Pavilion in Dublin, Ireland

Attracting over 4,500 buyers, this year the Fair will be even bigger & better as it will also incorporated two other fairs previously held independently.

Dundalk Craft Exhibition
10 April 2002 [full article...]

Students of Applied Cultural Studies will stage an exhibition featuring local artists and crafts people on Tue April 16th 7.00-9.00pm.

Showcase Ireland 2002
12 January 2002 [full article...]

SHOWCASE 2002, the Irish Craft, Fashion and Giftware Show, will be taking place from January 20th – 23rd 2002 in the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland, featuring over 500 exhibitors.

Visit The Dublin Autumn Trade Fair
19 July 2001 [full article...]

Now in its 12th year, the Autumn Fair 2001, held in the RDS, Dublin, Ireland promises to be a valuable event for both domestic and international buyers in the run up to Christmas.

11th Annual Clones Lace Summer School
20  2001 [full article...]

The 11th Annual Cassandra Hand Summer School of Clones lace will be held from 25th - 29th June 2001 in Clones, Co. Monahan.

New Beautifully Hand-Turned Wooden Pens
20 May  2001 [full article...]

Brendan Bannon from the Irish company YewTurn Woodturning has just launched a new line of beautifully hand-turned wooden pens, each available in a Maple & Rosewood Presentation case.

Mallow Homes & Gardens Festival
23 May 2001 [full article...]

Mallow Homes & Gardens Festival is one of the biggest in Ireland and this year's show will be no exception, with 26 display gardens on show and a specialist Food & Craft Marque amongst other attractions.

Crafts Council Of Ireland A.G.M.
15 May 2001 [full article...]

The Crafts Council of Ireland Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 29th May 2001 at the Lecture Theatre in the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin.

St. Patrick's Day 2001 - Again !!
8 May 2001 [full article...]

The St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin, which was cancelled earlier this year, is now scheduled to go ahead from Friday 18th May - Sunday 20th May. So you'll be able to celebrate St. Patrick's Day twice this year !!

Meet The Artists At Dundalk Craft Exhibition
5 May 2001 [full article...]

Bridge Street Studios in Dundalk will be holding an exhibition during the upcoming Dundalk Maytime Festival when visitors will have be invited to meet the artists.

4 Shamrocks Awarded To CraftIreland
20 April 2001 [full article...]

CraftIreland is delighted to have been awarded a '4 Shamrock' rating by Doras, for its high standard of content, innovation and design.

New Flower Designs From Madra Dubh
16  April 2001 [full article...]

'Irish Garden Flowers' is a new range of designs from Madra Dubh for 2001, available as greeting cards or embroidery kits.

Summer Craft Fairs in Clare
2 April 2001 [full article...]

Every Sunday from May - October, Burren Crafts hold a regular craft fair in Ballyvaughan Village Hall, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.

US Trade Show Offers Buyers Best Irish Merchandise
16  April2001 [full article...]

"The best merchandise Ireland has to offer" is how retailers often refer to the products featured at the annual 'Ireland Show' in Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.A. and this years show will be no exception.

SPECIAL OFFER-20% OFF Art Prints During March Only
12  March 2001 [full article...]

WATERFORD ART are running a special promotion throughout March in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.


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5 Dec 2000           Showcase 2000 - The Review
5 Dec 2000           The Jeanie Johnston Millennium Project
5 Dec 2000           Craft Development Executive Recruitment
5 Dec 2000           Manchester 2000 Under Threat
5 Dec 2000           Overseas Orders Rise As Punt Falls
5 Dec 2000           Currency Crisis Puts Pressure On Prices
5 Dec 2000           Upcoming Exhibitions From The Workshops Collective
5 Dec 2000           Import Shop, Berlin
5 Dec 2000           Showcase 2000 - Who was there?
5 Dec 2000           GILFORD FAERY FESTIVAL
5 Dec 2000           Manchester Irish Festival 10th -12th
5 Dec 2000           Co. Louth Craft Development Project
5 Dec 2000           Minister launches Enterprise Board's Internet Ini
5 Dec 2000           How To Get Your Products On TV
5 Dec 2000           New Report On North American Irish Stores
5 Dec 2000           Louth Craft Project
5 Dec 2000           The 7th Annual Irish Heritage Festival
5 Dec 2000           Celtic Marketplace
5 Dec 2000           Increasing Your Exports To North America Seminar
5 Dec 2000           The Peoples Art Gallery
5 Dec 2000           Craft Body Outlines Its Plans
5 Dec 2000           Gift 2000 - The Gift Fair For Christmas 2000
5 Dec 2000           Art Ireland, Dublin's RDS from December 8th to 10
5 Dec 2000           Irish Clothing Firms Exhibit To Swedish Retailers
5 Dec 2000           Craft Donations will help Chernobyl Orphans
5 Dec 2000           Craft Granary
5 Dec 2000           Contemporary Crafts on the Boarder
5 Dec 2000           Summer Exhibition Of Arts & Crafts By The Workshop
11 Jan 2001           Christmas Shopping, Cork & Dublin
11 Jan 2001           STANDS AVAILABLE AT ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVAL 2001
11 Jan 2001           New Pottery Range from the Potter's Yard - 'Irish
12 Jan 2001           USA Gift Market Trends 2001
12 Jan 2001           Belfast Craft Show 25th Jan 01
17 Jan 2001           Minister Launches New Craft Stores !
12 Feb 2001           Chairs for the President of America
8 Feb 2001           Showcasing Irish Products In The U.S.
21 Feb 2001           NEW range of bags from Keltic Leather Crafts
3 Nov 2001           Launch Of Waterford's First Arts Trail
11 Oct 2001           Tramore Summer Art Exhibition
22 Nov 2001           Facts & Figures for Showcase 2001


 
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