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www.originalkerry.com www.originalkerry.com ORIGINAL KERRY GIFT SHOP AND CRAFT CENTRE IONAD CEARDAÍOCHTA AN Upper Green Street, Dingle

Contact: Aileen Ní Shé A A T: 083 852 0705 AL KERRY ND H NDM ND HANDM ND H NDM IN A AD A AD A AD G D E D E D E E: [email protected] I E E E R N N N O G G G W: www.originalkerry.shop I I I

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D D D The craft shop is located on Upper Green Street in picturesque DIngle town centre. It showcases Original Kerry craft work and it’s the perfect starting point for the craft trail. Craft making

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Open all year round Please visit our online shop at www.originalkerry.shop eet first hand professional designers and Mcraft makers when you visit the Kerry KERRY Craft Trail. Studio locations are dotted across CLARE the County of Kerry. A visit to any studio along the route offers you the chance to see first-hand the making of exceptional craft work. Demonstrations and workshops with Belfast the makers can be arranged and the studios IRELAND Shannon Dublin and workshop spaces are ideally suited to small touring bus groups (max. 20) and private cars. Look for the Kerry Craft Trail sign on approved craft makers’ premises.

Many makers have a studio, shop, toilets and café facilities on- site. Making contact in advance with each stop you wish to visit is recommended, especially outside of the Summer season. Private

craft demonstrations and workshops can be arranged by contacting Farranfore the maker directly. It is free to visit any of the stops along the Dingle Trail but there is generally a charge for workshops and detailed demonstrations. Makers’ fees and charges are at their own discretion. Opening times can vary; please contact makers in advance.

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4 1 6 Farranfore 15 Camp Ballyferriter 3 9 8 N86 5 27 30 7 10 14 Annascaul 28 Kilcummin Faha 11 12 13 29 Dingle KILLARNEY N72 Beaufort 26 Barraduff Muckross Kilquane N70 25 23 N22 24 Visitors welcome during opening hours N71

Visitors welcome by appointment only 18 Cahirciveen to Cork 21 Airport 20 17 Kenmare 16 19 22 Waterville

4 | KERRY CRAFT TRAIL KERRY CRAFT TRAIL | 5 6 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 7 OPEN OPENOPEN BY GOOSE ISLAND Mon – Sat COLLEENURSULA TRAMSKIBOWLER APPOINTMENTTues-Sat 10.00 – 17.00 ONLY10.00 – 13.00 WORKSHOP MainBallineanig, Street, BallyferriterCastlegregory 14.00 – 17.00 Inchaloughra, Castlegregory T:Contact: 086 265 Ursula 0569 Tramski 1 E:T: [email protected] 7735942 882 Contact: Garry Marcham W:E: [email protected] www.colleeenbowler.com T: 066 713 9896 Lat:W: www.smashingpots.com 52.255431; Lon: -10.023629 E: [email protected] Lat: 52.162613; Lon: -10.392637 W: www.gooseislandworkshop.ie Lat: 52.255496; Lon: -10.017342

Maker of Windsor chairs, benches and stools as well as bespoke furniture to commission. Garry blends very traditional techniques with more modern approaches to wood working and has developed a style and look that is now become, very sought after. His love of nature and the many crafts people he has worked with over the years are his inspiration. Look out for his work showcasing at our pop–up shops and craft centres, or call him at his workshop and UrsulaColleen specialises makes wheel in the thrown ancient utilitarian art of Japanese pottery, highwood fired firing in usinga gas arrange a visit, you will not be Ireland’sreduction only kiln. traditional Each piece anagama bears a kiln.drawing When unique Ursula and lights particular the kiln to disappointed. neighboursthat pot; the and drawings enthusiasts are based gather on to detritus help with collected the firing from over the a strand numbernear Castlegregory. of days - all doneColleen by welcomeshand. Earth, visits water, by appointment.fire and wood achieve the distinctive colour. Much prized by potters and collectors alike.

8 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 9 OPEN OPENOPEN BY BY Tues – Sat ALISONLINDA NÍ WALSH HAINIFÉIN APPOINTMENTAPPOINTMENT SINÉAD LOUGH 10.30 – 18.00 ONLYONLY 12An An Gailearaí Choill, Ballyard,Beag, 18, TraleeMain St. Dingle CERAMICS Contact: AlisonLinda NíWalsh hAiniféin 883 Baile an Fheirtéaraigh 4 T: 086087 2336432298 0246 (Ballyferriter Village) E: [email protected]@dingleceramics.com W: www.alisonwalsh.comwww.dingleceramics.com Contact: Sinéad Lough Lat: 52.255731;52.1656396; Lon: Lon: -10.017206 -10.404984 T: 087 215 5703 E: [email protected] W: www.sineadloughceramics.com Lat: 52.9.59; Lon: -10.24.23

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AsLinda an expertmakes insculptural bridal and pieces occasion-wear including ceramic jewellery, night Alison lights Walsh using creates local Newly located in a beautiful old building in the heart of Ballyferriter beautifuland stoneware pieces clay, to commission sand and stones. using semi-preciousAs a ceramic artist stones, Linda glass takes and village, along the Wild Atlantic Way route, Sinéad Lough makes hand resinher inspiration beads. She from designs local andhistory, hand archaeology makes each and piece the which environment includes of a thrown contemporary pottery, mainly tableware for everyday use, in rangethe Dingle of necklaces, Peninsula. earrings She is aand member bracelets. of the One West to commissionKerry Craft Guildfor that a range of bright colours. Beautiful work, beautiful place, well worth a specialand her occasion. work is available Alison Walsh at An JewelleryGailearaí Beag,is now Main available St, Dingle. in the Tralee visit where you can meet Sinéad on site during the summer months. Art Collective, Gas Terrace, Tralee and also online at etsy.com/shop/ alisonwalsh

10 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 11 OPEN OPEN BY URSULA TRAMSKI Mon – Sun* ALL ABOUT SLATE APPOINTMENT 10.00 – 18.00 ONLY Ballineanig, Ballyferriter & COPPER GALLERY Contact: Ursula Tramski Baile Bhoithin, Ballyferriter T: 087 773 5942 5 6 E: [email protected] Contact: Ken Bolger W: www.smashingpots.com T: 087 964 5561 Lat: 52.162613; Lon: -10.392637 E: [email protected] W: www.allaboutogham.com Lat: 52.09°21.64"N ; Lon: 10.23°51.84" W

Local slate and copper artist ken Bolger has just returned from south east Asia where a highly successful exhibition of his work was shown in Hong Kong and Macau. The pieces using a unique technique of acid on copper depict warriors from different time frames in history. Ursula specialises in the ancient art of Japanese wood firing using Ireland’s only traditional anagama kiln. When Ursula lights the kiln These amazing pieces, framed in various sizes are in addition to his neighbours and enthusiasts gather to help with the firing over a beautiful slate work which uses the mystical language of Ogham. Each number of days. Earth, water and fire achieve the distinctive colour of of these pieces is handcrafted using Valencia slate and uniquely hand the pieces. Much prized by potters and collectors alike. carved with a word in Ogham.

*If you’re calling out especially please phone before to make sure we’re there: 087 7735942. To visit Ken’s gallery you will need to make an appointment.

12 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 13 OPEN 7 DAYS OPEN SEVEN LOUIS MULCAHY ALL YEAR FIADH HANDWOVEN DAYS POTTERY DESIGN Clothar, Baile ‘n Fheirtéaraigh 7 Main Street, Dingle 8 Contact: Linda Hannafin / Contact: Fiadh Durham Lasse Mulcahy T: 087 754 2141 T: 066 915 6229 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: fiadh.ie W: www.louismulcahy.com Lat: 52.141265; Lon: - 10.267744 Lat: 52.153729; Lon: -10.453997

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IRISH SPEAKING Fiadh Durham is the designer maker behind Fiadh Handwoven Design. Her work is inspired by the natural charms of the Dingle peninsula. The ideal stop on the Drive, Louis Mulcahy Pottery and Café Her shop & studio is in the heart of Dingle town where you can see stocks an extensive range of ceramics, from tiny pots to huge urns, Fiadh and her apprentice at work producing beautiful textiles using tableware to giftware, in striking colours that reflect the rich colours of traditional handloom techniques. The contemporary twist in all her West Kerry. Everything is made on site, and visitors can try their hand work shows her devotion to her natural surroundings of mountains, at making their very own pot under the eye of an experienced potter. beaches and the . These provide constant inspiration Afterwards enjoy a fresh scone with cream and jam or a hearty bowl of and colour combinations for each of her collections for fashion and soup in the café, recommended by Georgina Campbell and McKenna’s home. Don’t miss, if in Dingle. guide books.

14 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 15 OPEN NU GOLDSMITH Tue – Sat KATHLEENURSULA TRAMSKI MCAULIFFE OPENOPEN 10.00 – 13.00 MonTues-Sat – Sat 14.00-17.30 10.0010.00 – –17.00 13.00 Upper Green Street, Dingle GreenBallineanig, Street, Ballyferriter Dingle 14.00 – 17.00

Contact: Niamh Utsch Contact: Kathleen Ursula Tramski McAuliffe E: [email protected] 9 T: 066087 9157735942 0644 1088 W: www.nugoldsmith.com E: [email protected]@web.de Lat: 52.1418; Lon: -10.2697 W: www.kathleenmcauliffe.comwww.smashingpots.com Lat: 52.141054;52.162613; Lon: Lon: -10.27106 -10.392637

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IRISH SPEAKING Ursula specialises in the ancient art of Japanese wood firing using The immaculate form and style of Niamh Utsch’s vibrant jewellery is AwardIreland’s winning only traditional Irish accessories anagama designer, kiln. When Kathleen Ursula McAuliffe lights the kiln admired both in Ireland and overseas. She has been creating her own specialisesneighbours in and millinery enthusiasts and her gather range to covers help with jewellery, the firing bags over and ascarves. designs under the NU label at her workshop and gallery in Dingle, Co. Itnumber is a beautiful of days shop - all doneto visit by and hand. there Earth, is always water, a fire chance and thatwood you achieve will Kerry since 1996. The perfect beauty and individuality of her jewellery meetthe distinctive Kathleen colour.herself. Much Commissions prized by for potters special and occasions collectors welcome. alike. have won Niamh a loyal and devoted clientele who appreciate that, of every one of Niamh’s pieces, there is only one in the world.

16 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 17 OPEN OPENOPEN LISBETH MULCAHY Mon – Sat UISCEURSULA SADDLERY TRAMSKI DailyTues-Sat 10.00 – 17.00 10.0010.00 – –18.00 13.00 WEAVINGS ANDBallineanig, LEATHERCRAFT Ballyferriter 14.00 – 17.00 Green Street, Dingle Contact: Ursula Tramski 11 WORKSHOPT: 087 7735942 1288 Contact: Linda or Trish Holyground,E: [email protected] Dingle T: 066 915 1688 W: www.smashingpots.com E: [email protected] T:Lat: 087 52.162613; 692 0378 Lon: -10.392637 W: www.lisbethmulcahy.com E: [email protected] Lat: 52.053363; Lon: -9.327618 W: www.uiscesaddlery.com Lat: 52.139651; Lon: -10.271069

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Siopa na bhFíodóirí is the studio/shop of Lisbeth Mulcahy, one of UrsulaEvery itemspecialises of Elaine in theWaters’ ancient leatherwork art of Japanese is individually wood firing hand-crafted using Ireland’s best known designer/ weavers and tapestry artists. The shop Ireland’susing the only finest traditional quality leatheranagama and kiln. materials When Ursulaat her lightsworkshop the kilnin also stocks a range of other Irish designers and is open Mon – Sat neighboursthe centre ofand Dingle enthusiasts town. Call gather in to to see help the with traditional the firing methods over aof through the year and Mon-Sun (May-Oct). numberleatherworking of days in- all practice. done by Bespoke hand. Earth, bridlework, water, beltsfire andmade wood to measure, achieve thepersonalised distinctive keyrings colour. Much and bracelets. prized by Many potters items and can collectors be customised alike. To see weavers at work please ring ahead to confirm weavers’ working during your visit. Commission welcome - worldwide shipping. Please hours. No booking required. get in touch via email or visit the website www.uiscesaddlery.com

18 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 19 OPENOPEN BY 7 DAYS OPEN BY ALISONHOLDEN WALSH LEATHER GOODS APPOINTMENT KELLYMARIE JEWELLERY APPOINTMENT ONLY ONLY 12Burnham, An Choill, Dingle Ballyard, Tralee DESIGN Contact: AlisonConor HoldenWalsh Chapel Lane, Dingle, Co. Kerry T: 086066 2336432915 1796 8813 14 E: [email protected]@holdenleathergoods.com Contact: KellyMarie Mc Elligott W: www.alisonwalsh.comwww.holdenleathergoods.com T: 087 615 1967 Lat: 52.255731;52.119594; Lon: -10.017206-10.308605 E: [email protected] W : www.kellymariejewellerydesign.com Lat: 52.143410; Lon: -10.271278

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IRISH SPEAKING KellyMarie designs two unique jewellery collections. The first uses natural seashells she collects by hand from beaches along Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way. Combining them with striking semi precious stones & sterling silver she creates unique necklaces, bracelets and earrings. As an expert in bridal and occasion-wear jewellery, Alison Walsh creates Each piece of jewellery, like the seashells it contains, is a one of a kind beautifulDesigner piecesmakers to of commission fine leather using goods, semi-precious the Holdens stones,have developed glass and a treasure for its owner to enjoy. resinbeautiful beads. showroom She designs and workshopand hand makesjust 3 mileseach outsidepiece which Dingle includes Town ona rangethe Slea of Headnecklaces, drive. earrings Conor Holden’s and bracelets. designs One will to stand commission the test forof time that The second collection is of colourful and quirky jewellery which uses specialand his occasion.‘Siobhán bag’Alison is aWalsh design Jewellery classic. Ais tripnow to available the workshop in the Tralee will wire techniques and incorporates a variety of beads including glass, Artgive Collective, you an excellent Gas Terrace, insight Tralee into the and art also of onlineworking at withetsy.com/shop/ leather. Check ceramic and wood. alisonwalshout their new retail store in Holy Ground, Dingle Town. All pieces are designed and handmade by KellyMarie in her studio.

20 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 21 OPEN BY OPENOPEN ÚNA NÍ SHÉ APPOINTMENT SKELLIGURSULA TRAMSKIPOTTERY WedTues-Sat – Sun ONLY 10.3010.00 – –18.00 13.00 An Bhanóg Theas, Annascaul CeallaBallineanig, Cnoc, Ballyferriter Ballinskelligs 14.00 – 17.00

Contact: Úna Ní Shé Contact: JuliaUrsula Clarke Tramski T: 087 949 8969 1588 T: 087 9597735942 3162 1688 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]@web.de Lat: 52.15216826; Lon: -10.12131404 W: http://skelligpottery.comwww.smashingpots.com Lat: 51.877127;52.162613; Lon: --10.392637 10.274792

Located between the Wild Atlantic Way and the , Julia’s work is inspired by the ocean and the surrounding coastal region. She hand builds using a stoneware clay, before decorating her bowls, vases and pictures with coastal blue and turquoise glazes. Julia can be found at the Ballinskelligs Country Market G every Sunday throughout June, IRISH SPEAKING July and August. One of Ireland’s well known fibre artists, Úna creates a variety of fine Ursula specialises in the ancient art of Japanese woodVisitors firing welcomeusing to art fibre work.... from sculptures suitable for the domestic setting to Ireland’s only traditional anagama kiln. When Ursula lightsher workshopthe kiln and large commissioned wall-pieces. She is currently exploring slow-dye neighbours and enthusiasts gather to help with the firinggallery over but a please processes, working with seasonal flowers, plants and berries in ways number of days - all done by hand. Earth, water, fire ringand aheadwood achieveto avoid that are kind to the environment. These create lovely moods on silks the distinctive colour. Much prized by potters and collectorsdisappointment. alike. and interior drapes. Her work can be bought directly from her studio. See more at https://vimeo.com/89721046

22 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 23 OPEN MADE4U OPEN BY AIRMID NATURAL IRISH SKINCARE Tues-Fri APPOINTMENT 10.00 – 17.00 ONLY Sat Garreiny, Waterville Ionad na Dromoda, Cillín Liath, 10.00 – 15.00 Waterville, Co. Kerry. V23RK10 Contact: Birgit Buschmann T: 066 947 4593 17 Contact: Kevin Lynch 18 E: [email protected] T: 089 2066292 W: www.originalkerry/makers/ E: [email protected] made4u W: www.airmidsoap.com Lat: 51.869593 ; Lon: - 10.052107 Lat: 51.906148; Lon: -10.0616848

This 100% natural skincare range is produced by organic horticulturist Kevin Lynch in the Dromid on the banks of the Inny River in Cillín Liath, Waterville. All products are handmade using homegrown herbs, raw honey and pure essential oils. Kevin makes these in small Birgit Buschmann has been involved in craft making since the early batches and cuts them by hand. Soaps are made by the traditional 1980s and specialises in knitting woollen accessories. Established in cold process method and suitable for the most sensitive skin. His solid 2001, Made4U produces high quality knitwear including hats, caps, lotions and lip balms are hand poured and use only Irish beeswax. headbands, scarves, snoods, wristlets and slippers. All items are made on hand-loom knitting machines, using only 100% Irish Tweed A trip to his workspace will give you an insight into the ethos of this yarn. Birgit’s work is available to buy at Kerry Woollen Mills Beaufort, eco friendly company, who use the finest ingredients from sustainable Killarney. sources.

24 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 25 BLACKWATER OPEN OPENOPEN Mon – Sat KENMAREURSULA TRAMSKI LACE AND MonTues-Sat – Sat 09.00 – 18.00 10.0010.00 – –13.00 13.00 WOODTURNERS DESIGNBallineanig, BallyferriterCENTRE 14.0014.00 – –17.00 17.00 Blackwater Bridge, Kenmare TheContact: Square, Ursula Kenmare Tramski Town 19 T: 087 7735942 2088 Contact: Anne Dunne Contact:E: [email protected] Nora Finnegan T: 087 839 9472 T:W: 064 www.smashingpots.com 664 2978 / 087 234 6998 E: [email protected] E:Lat: [email protected] 52.162613; Lon: -10.392637 W: www.blackwaterwoodturners.com W: www.kenmarelace.ie Lat: 51.5108; Lon: -9.4449 Lat: 51.880712; Lon: -9.584364

A woodturner working mainly with timber from fallen trees Anne UrsulaWhether specialises you are ain lace the anciententhusiast art orof justJapanese looking wood for a firing unique using locally turns beautiful natural wood bowls, platters, vases and candleholders Ireland’smade gift only you traditional won’t be disappointed.anagama kiln. Lace,When books Ursula and lights lacemaking the kiln occasionally enhancing the pieces with vibrant colouring. Visit the neighboursmaterials can and be enthusiasts bought at gatherThe Kenmare to help Lace with andthe firingDesign overCentre. a As workshop and learn the process from log to finished piece and view the numberwell as aof display days - ofall beautifuldone by hand.antique Earth, lace water,from the fire convent and wood of the achieve Poor range of hand crafted pieces in the Gallery. Great demonstration, warm theClares distinctive Kenmare, colour. you canMuch see prized fascinating by potters demonstrations and collectors of Kenmarealike. welcome. and other Irish laces. The Kenmare Lace Festival takes place every two years.

26 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 27 OPEN PFK GOLD & SILVERSMITH LTD Tues – Sat 10.00 – 13.00 Henry Street, Kenmare 14.00 – 17.00

Contact: Paul Kelly T: 064 664 2590 21 E: [email protected] W: www.pfk.ie Lat: 51.524678; Lon: -9.35020

Master Goldsmith and jewellery designer, Paul F Kelly produces handcrafted originals at his workshop and retail outlet. Working in gold and silver, Paul also takes on commission pieces. He often combines gold and silver with precious or semi-precious stones to create one of the most distinctive and inspired jewellery collections in Ireland. His exclusive Ring of Kerry displays two individual silver & 18 carat gold bands; one set with an emerald, the other a cut diamond. When connected the ring sparks colours of green, white and gold, its creation inspired by the ancient poet and leader, Amerghin, who chanted the first poem to be composed on Irish soil.

28 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 29 OPEN BY OPENOPEN MARKUS JUNGMANN APPOINTMENT MUCROSURSULA TRAMSKIBINDERY MonTues-Sat – Fri ONLY 10.0010.00 – –13.00 13.00 CERAMICS MuckrossBallineanig, House, Ballyferriter Killarney 14.0014.00 – –17.00 17.00 Rusheens, Ballygriffin, Kenmare, Contact: PaulUrsula Curtis Tramski 22 T: 064087 7735942667 0151 2388 T: 086 392 3792 E: [email protected]@web.de E: [email protected] W: www.muckross-house.iewww.smashingpots.com W: mjungmann.com Lat: 52.017778;52.162613; Lon:Lon: -10.392637-9.501667 Lat: 51.84984; Lon: -9.56567

In his studio in the heart of the Kerry mountains (10 minutes from Kenmare), Markus produces fine porcelain pieces of contemporary design. They are entirely hand- made, thrown on the wheel and reduction fired with feldspar, sang de boeuf and ash glazes for a unique finish. Markus, a seasoned College Lecturer in Ceramics at the Crawford College of Art & Design, offers regular classes at his studio in Ballygriffin. No previous experience is required. Workshop Ursula specialises in the ancient art of Japanese wood firing using visits by appointment Ireland’s only traditional anagama kiln. When Ursula lights the kiln As well as making a unique range of notebooks, journals and photo are also welcome. neighbours and enthusiasts gather to help with the firing over a numberalbums, ofMucros days -Bindery all done also by hand.provides Earth, a conservation water, fire and service wood for achieve rare thebooks distinctive and paper. colour. They Much also prized repair bydamaged potters books and collectors and offer alike. advice on disaster planning.

30 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 31 OPENOPEN BY BY OPEN BY ALISONBLUE POOL WALSH APPOINTMENTAPPOINTMENT MUCROS WEAVERS APPOINTMENT ONLYONLY ONLY 12HANDCRAFTED An Choill, Ballyard, SOAPTralee Muckross House, Killarney Contact:“Cherry Island” Alison CloghereenWalsh 8824 Contact: John Cahill 25 T:Muckross, 086 2336432 Killarney T: 064 663 4526 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W:Contact: www.alisonwalsh.com Cara Fuller W: www.muckross-house.ie Lat:T: 087 52.255731; 448 2778 Lon: -10.017206 Lat: 52.017778; Lon: -9.501667 E: [email protected] W: www.BluePoolSoap.com Lat: 52.033333; Lon: -9.483333

AsBlue an Pool expert Handcrafted in bridal and Soap occasion-wear is a country cottagejewellery, business Alison Walsh set up creates by The world famous Mucros Weavers have for over 30 years produced beautifulKillarney localspieces Cara to commission and Declan using Fuller semi-precious whose soap making stones, workshopglass and is quality woven accessories, under the expert eye of master weaver John resinsituated beads. on privateShe designs grounds and located hand makes right besideeach piece the Bluewhich Pool includes Nature a Cahill. From small beginnings, they have grown to supply over 100 rangeTrail, which of necklaces, is part of earrings Killarney and National bracelets. Park. One The to soap commission is crafted for with that shops worldwide. Their colourful scarves, stoles, capes and rugs, are specialcare and occasion. attention Alison in small Walsh batches, Jewellery applying is now the available old fashioned in the Traleecold made from materials such as wool, mohair and alpaca. Visitors can still Artprocessed Collective, soap Gas making Terrace, method. Tralee Blue and Poolalso onlineSoap isat available etsy.com/shop/ in many see spinning and weaving carried out the traditional way, in their craft alisonwalshpopular Kerry craft shops. workshop.

32 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 33 MARY NEESON CERAMICS OPEN TERENCE MCSWEENEY OPEN Tues – Sun Mon – Sat The Blue Pool Gallery, Muckross, 10.30 – 13.00 10.00 – 13.00 14.00 – 18.00 GLASS 14.00 – 17.00 Killarney Knockataggle-More, Kilcummin, Contact: Mary Neeson 26 Killarney 27 T: 064 662 9049 E: [email protected] Contact: Terence McSweeney W: www.maryneesonceramics.com T: 086 082 4870 Lat: 52.027012 ; Lon: -9.488186 E: [email protected] W: www.irishkerryglass.com Lat: 52.109262; W: -9.447960

A mastercraft maker with a glass blowing demonstration second to none, join Terence and his wife Helen for an insight into the glass blowing process. His sessions inform the viewer about design and The perfect place to purchase unique handmade ceramics. Mary technique and you will get to try your hand at glass blowing using the Neeson Ceramics is located on the N71 just before the main entrance ancient ponti iron. Terence McSweeney’s glass is mouth blown from to Muckross House and gardens. Prices typically range from €20 - 100% recycled glass and he uses both clear and coloured decorative €80 and all products can be shipped worldwide. To order online go to finishes. www.maryneesonceramics.com

34 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 35 OPENOPEN BY BY OPEN ALISONBREEDA WALSH HUGHES APPOINTMENTAPPOINTMENT KERRY WOOLLEN MILLS Tues – Sat ONLYONLY 10.00 – 13.00 12JEWELLERY An Choill, Ballyard, Tralee Beaufort Killarney 14.00 – 17.00 Contact:Lacca, Kilcummin, Alison Walsh Killarney Contact: Andrew & Yvonne Eadie T: 086 2336432 8828 T: 064 664 4122 29 E:Contact: [email protected] Breeda Hughes E: [email protected] W:T: 086 www.alisonwalsh.com 231 8959 W: www.kerrywoollenmills.ie Lat:E: [email protected] 52.255731; Lon: -10.017206 Lat: 52.111168; Lon: -9.663786 W: breedahughesjewelry.com Lat: 52.087775; Lon: -9.441975

The Irish countryside is brimming with magical places, deep woods, Kerry Woollen Mills is one of the last surviving traditional woollen As an expert in bridal and occasion-wear jewellery, Alison Walsh creates ancient holy wells, some well tended some almost forgotten, they all mills in Ireland and has been creating fabrics and yarns for some beautiful pieces to commission using semi-precious stones, glass and have a beauty and story of their own and this is what inspires Breeda. 300 years. The Mill was bought by the Eadie family in 1904. It’s a resin beads. She designs and hand makes each piece which includes a fascinating experience to see first-hand the carding, spinning, weaving She loves working with antiqued copper, silver, semi precious stones, range of necklaces, earrings and bracelets. One to commission for that and finishing of scarves, shawls, tweeds, blankets and rugs. Seeing the swatches of silk, lace, water from holy wells, little bottles, special occasion. Alison Walsh Jewellery is now available in the Tralee production process of knitting yarns in pure new wool and other natural tiny Irish crystals, little spirals… incorporating a bohemian feel. All her Art Collective, Gas Terrace, Tralee and also online at etsy.com/shop/ fibres drives home a huge appreciation of the fabric and craftsmanship pieces are handmade and designed by her. Commissions welcome. alisonwalsh of these fashion items.

36 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 37 OPENOPEN BY BY OPENOPEN BY CHARLOTTEAMÉLIE GAGNÉ VERBEEK STUDIO APPOINTMENTAPPOINTMENT SEÁNURSULA SUGRUE TRAMSKI APPOINTMENTTues-Sat ONLYONLY ONLY10.00 – 13.00 ARTFaha, Killarney,& JEWELLERY Co. Kerry. Killerisk,Ballineanig, Tralee Ballyferriter 14.00 – 17.00 Contact: Amélie Gagné Contact: SeánUrsula Sugrue Tramski DawrosT: 086 358 Studio 8842 Gallery, Dawros 8830 T: 087 1447735942 8855 3188 Kenmare.E: [email protected] E: [email protected]@web.de W: www.ameliegagnestudio.com Contact: Alison Walsh W: www.seansugrue.comwww.smashingpots.com Lat: 52.104150 ; Lon: -9.633219 T: 087 6875461 Lat: 52.15428;52.162613; Lon: Lon: -9.41020 -10.392637

E: [email protected] W: www.charlotteverbeek.com Lat: 51.5042; Lon: -9.3707

Amélie creates a unique collection of art jewellery, where every Justnecklace, 7km from earring Kenmare or pendant and just is a off little the piece Beara of colourfulWay, Charlotte cheerfulness. Verbeek’s DesignedUrsula specialises and made in thein Ireland, ancient Sean’s art of jewellery Japanese is wood crafted firing by hand using in studioFeaturing and hergallery own is vibrant well worth images a visit. placed Distinctive behind collectableglass, each jewelleryitem goldIreland’s and onlysilver. traditional Sean uses anagama the contrasts kiln. When of textured Ursula and lights smooth the kiln metals, usingis like colourful an inviting antique tiny window beads andinto silver.a whimsical Original world. glass She beads sells hand her mattneighbours and polished and enthusiasts finishes, gathercoloured to helpmetals with and the gemstones firing over for a his well- craftedcreations in Charlotte’sthrough craft Dawros fairs, Gallery.her own Beautiful website andspace several in a magnificent boutiques craftednumber pieces. of days He - all pays done respect by hand. to the Earth, historical water, landscape,fire and wood and bringsachieve a setting.and shops around Ireland. modernthe distinctive design colour. sensibility Much to prized a traditional by potters craft. and collectors alike.

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OPENOPEN BY BY OPEN BY ALISON WALSH APPOINTMENTAPPOINTMENT DAVID CONDON APPOINTMENT ONLYONLY ONLY 1212 AnAn Choill,Choill, Ballyard,Ballyard, TraleeTralee Ballyard, Tralee

Contact: Alison Walsh Contact: David Condon T: 086 2336432233 6432 8832 T: 087 673 8856 33 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.alisonwalsh.comwww.alisonwalshjewellery.com David Condon Woodcraft Lat: 52.255731; Lon: -10.017206

David is a woodturner who loves seeing nature’s patterns come to life on the lathe. He uses mostly fallen native Irish hardwoods like Ash, As ana designer expert in of bridal contemporary and occasion-wear jewellery Alisonjewellery, creates Alison colourful Walsh creates and Beech & other species and tries to use as much of the wood as possible beautifuldelicate pieces. pieces Sheto commission makes a range using of semi-precious earrings, bracelets stones, and glass necklaces and with little wastage. Most of his work is freehand and he likes to let the resinusing beads. semi precious She designs stones and combined hand makes with each sterling piece silver which and includes 14kt gold. a wood dictate the shape and reveal unique designs. David turns bowls, rangeAlison’s of jewellerynecklaces, is earringssold all over and thebracelets. world throughOne to commission her website forand that at platters, Christmas tree decorations, hollow forms, pens, wine bottle specialcraft fairs. occasion. You can Alison follow Walsh her on Jewellery instagram is now@alison_walsh_jewellery available in the Tralee stoppers, egg cup holders, candle holders, spinning tops and garden Artand Collective, on Etsy at Gaswww.etsy.com/alisonwalshjewellery Terrace, Tralee and also online at etsy.com/shop/ tools and is always adding to his list of products. alisonwalsh

40 | ORIGINAL KERRY ORIGINAL KERRY | 41 OPENOPEN BY OPEN BY ALISONMONSON WALSH IRISH APPOINTMENTMon – Sat KAREN PLEASS APPOINTMENT ONLY09.00 – 18.00 ONLY 12JEWELLERY An Choill, Ballyard, Tralee Sun by appt. The Cottage, Rathea, Listowel Contact:Ballinclemessig, Alison WalshBallyheigue Contact: Karen Pleass T: 086 2336432 8834 T: 087 762 6424 35 E:Contact: [email protected] David Monson E: [email protected] W:T: 087 www.alisonwalsh.com 097 7388 W: www.swinkydoo.com Lat:E: [email protected] 52.255731; Lon: -10.017206 Lat: 52.3852393; Lon: -9.4894409 W: www.monsonirishjewellery.com Lat: 52.397295; Lon: -9.777539

Karen’s unique range of colourful textile art evokes memories of childhood AsUsing an expertvarious in woods bridal andand metalsoccasion-wear David Monson jewellery, has Alison designed Walsh and creates and happy holidays. She uses a mix of Irish tweed, hand dyed felt and beautifulhand assembled pieces to a collectioncommission of usingCeltic semi-preciousand contemporary stones, jewellery glass and recycled fabrics in her work, along with a combination of stitching, felting resinranges. beads. Each She piece designs in the and range hand is handcrafted makes each frompiece Irish which and includes American a and embroidery - ensuring that each piece is one of a kind! rangehardwoods of necklaces, using a distinctiveearrings and blend bracelets. of traditional One to woodcraftcommission and for that specialmodern occasion. techniques. Alison The Walsh range Jewelleryis inspired is by now ancient available Celtic in andthe Tralee See more of Karen’s work on Instagram: swinky_doo_textile_art Arttraditional Collective, Irish Gas influences. Terrace, TraleeDavid isand building also online an enviable at etsy.com/shop/ reputation in You can purchase on-line at www.swinkydoo.com and worldwide alisonwalshthe US and his range is also exported to Europe. shipping is available. Commissions welcome.

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OPEN BY DONNCHADHA APPOINTMENT O’CONNOR ONLY Kilbaha, , Listowel 36 Contact: Donnchadha O’Connor T: 087 991 3477 E: [email protected] W: www.donnchadhaoconnor.com Lat: 52.480600; Lon: -9.330090

Donnchadha O’Connor is a wood-turner, who creates uniquely beautiful, hand-turned pens in a variety of styles from a selection of locally sourced sustainably managed native timbers. Timbers used include Bog Oak, Yew, Hawthorn and Blackthorn.

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