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Brookwood Pottery: From garden garage to studio shop
Brookwood Pottery was established by Elaine Fallon, a ceramicist who, in the mid-nineties, trained with the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland in Kilkenny. Following a career as an arts administrator, Elaine returned to her love of making and design ...
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Symbolic jewellery proves a hit at the Oscars
It’s not every day that one's jewellery designs are selected for inclusion in the gift bags at the annual Academy Awards, so it’s safe to say it’s been pretty hectic in the Wexford workshop of Áine Breen since her Liwu jewellery was chosen to be pres...
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Written in Metal: The Jewellery of Enibas
“It starts off with an idea of what I want to say on the piece. I am not a native Irish speaker so I have some people I rely on including native Irish speakers, local teachers and a lecturer in Trinity College. It’s an interesting process. Depending ...
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Declan Killen: Goldsmith and Jewellery Designer
Declan Killen is recognised as one of Ireland’s most talented and creative goldsmiths and jewellery designers.
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Gifts for Him: 10 of the Best Irish Gifts for Men
This festive season Design Ireland has your Christmas list wrapped up with our edit of the very best gifts for men. Lovers of the outdoors will be drawn to the conviviality offered by a Rawsaol fire pit, while foodies will appreciate a personalised s...
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Merry & Bright: 15 Sparkling Gifts for Jewellery Lovers
As the evenings darken and Christmas approaches what better to give than the sparkling gift of Irish jewellery? From traditionally-crafted pieces in precious metals and gemstones to fun contemporary pieces in modern materials, we have something here ...
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