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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

With Cyber Monday Black Tag Sale and Christmas shopping in full swing, there is no better time to think about a gift for a loved one, family member or close friend. Especially as there is now 60% off ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ireland has not always been in the same league as nations like Italy and Finland when it comes to recognition from the worldwide design community. That may start to change with “Material Poetry,” an ...

A number of Irish designers will be showcasing at this year's Copenhagen Fashion Week as part of an ambitious collaboration between the coveted fashion event and Dublin Independent Fashion Week.

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, ...