A country's bid to leave behind stodgy Celtic imagery and get out of the shadow of England, Germany, and Scandinavia Graphic and industrial design is not the first thing I think about when thinking ...

There are endless possibilities when it comes to shopping for Irish products this St Patrick's Day. We've put together a selection of the best places to shop for your Celtic and Irish goods. From ...

A new exhibit opens today at the American Irish Historical Society in New York. The theme: contemporary Irish design, which for aesthetes is an oxymoron along the lines of “Irish sobriety.” Indeed, in ...

As island nations go Ireland is only small, yet its vibrant design and craft sector has acquired a reputation that is of global proportions. Irish design has also stood the test of time, with a ...

The original workshops included training in candle making, weaving, linen knitting, and textiles with an additional focus on bog oak, clays, and pottery to name a few. After much success, the ...

A nation’s understanding of itself is constructed in part by intangible things. Habits and traditions. Collective memory, perhaps, or an unspoken pride in the peculiarities of language or culture that ...

Tucked away in the vegetable market of Dublin is a pottery studio that’s showcasing the beauty of Irish design -- and capturing interest in the US and Europe, far beyond its humble headquarters. The ...

As it welcomed designers from around the world, Irish Design Week 2025 offered a distinctly homegrown approach. Now in its fourth year, the festival comprised over 65 events across multiple counties, ...

The Irish law relating to designs has been amended to implement the EU Design Rights Directive, which provides that the protection for designs must be by way of registration. The protection is, ...

Teams from Ireland will be among the finalists at tonight’s Junk Kouture World Final at the Helix Theatre in Dublin. The eco-conscious fashion competition sees post-primary school students create ...

A professional metalsmith and jeweler with more than 22 years of custom jewelry experience has opened a studio in Blawnox. Dan Jacko of Verona opened Harp and Hound Jewelry on Dec. 7 at 238½ Freeport ...