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Brinagh WEST KERRY TRAIL WEST KERRY TRAIL 1 GOOSE ISLAND WORKSHOP SINÉAD LOUGH CERAMICS 3 Inchaloughra, Baile Na nGall

Makers of Windsor chairs and stools to order, Take the Ballyferriter Road out of Dingle as well as bespoke furniture to commission. and turn left after 3 miles. Sinéad Lough Made from Irish green wood selected for its makes handthrown contemporary sustainability. Garry Marcham’s technique pottery, mainly tableware for and finish is second to none. His love of the everyday use, in a range of environment and the development of our forestry bright colours. Beautiful work, culture runs deep. A local indigenous industry beautiful place, well worth a visit on the up. Commissions taken, collectors will where you can meet Sinéad on site love. Demonstrations thoroughly informative. during the summer months. The workshop offers courses in chair making from beginners to advanced.

Contact: Garry Marcham Contact: Sinead Lough T: 066 7139896 T: 087 2155703 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.gooseislandworkshop.ie W: www.sineadloughceramics.com

Lat: 52.255496; Lon: -10.017342 Lat: 52.1012; Lon: -10.2030

2 SANDHOPPER ART URSULA TRAMSKI 4 The Maharees, Castlegregory Ballineanig, Ballyferriter

As an expert in etching and stone Ursula specialises in the ancient carving John O’Connor designs art of Japanese wood firing using each piece by hand to his customers’ Ireland’s only traditional anagama specifications and uses a range of kiln. When Ursula lights the kiln local stone and slate to bring name neighbours and enthusiasts gather plates, stoneware gifts, boulders, to help with the firing over a signs and engravings to life. One number of days - all done by hand. to commission for top class quality Earth, water, fire and wood achieve stonework. the distinctive colour. Much prized by potters and collectors alike.

Contact: John O’Connor Contact: Ursula Tramski T: 087 6165528 T: 087 7735942 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.sandhopperart.com W: www.smashingpots.com

Lat: 52.255731; Lon: -10.017206 Lat: 52.162613; Lon: -10.392637

16 17 WEST KERRY TRAIL WEST KERRY TRAIL 5 PAT LAWLESS FURNITURE THE OLD BARN GALLERY 7 Ballyferriter West, Dingle Gortadubha, Slea Head Drive, Ballyferriter

Furniture production, mirrors, lamps This welcoming little gallery is filled and much more all in various wood with a wonderful display of colourful types. Call to his Studio 1km West of handpainted glass, each unique piece is Ballyferriter to see his quality hand- painted by Martine herself who will take made furniture where you can make visitors through the stages of creating a willow pencil, Bridget Cross, stool your own individual piece as a memento or more. Also see his workshops at of your trip to Dingle. Take the road to Greencrafts events. the Dingle Golf Club (Ceann Sibéall) off the Slea Head Drive. Follow the Old Barn Gallery signs.

Contact: Pat Lawless Contact: Martine Moriarty T: 087 7426360 T: 066 9156508 / 086 8365972 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.lawlessfurniture.com W: www.martinemoriarty.com

Lat: 52.161928; Lon: -10.424308 Lat: 52.176510; Lon: -10.424652

6 FAOILEÁN POTTERY ALL ABOUT OGHAM 8 Ballyferriter West, Co. Kerry Baile Bhoithin, Ballyferriter

Theresa Storey of The Green Apron, an Irish Ken Bolger is an craft maker, who works Artisan Preserve company describes Beití as mostly with reclaimed slate and copper. A the designer behind the perfect tea pot which lot of his work is based on celtic mythology took Theresa some 20 years to find. Apart from and the ancient ogham script. He has taken her fine tea pots check out Beití’s beautiful new this beautiful language and developed gifts range of hand thrown pieces along with up to that are not only traditional but are also very 50% off some older stock. Beití offers Paint Your unique. Ken believes that this ancient code Own Pottery sessions also at Faoileán Pottery must be kept alive for future generations. Do which are great fun for all ages decorating your make contact to view. own earthen ware to bring home as a gift or memento. Kids will love.

Contact: Beití Uí Riain Contact: Ken Bolger T: 086 1579392 T: 087 9645561 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.originalkerry.com/faoileanpottery W: www.allaboutogham.com

Lat: 59.941; Lon: -10.2530 Lat: 52.161718; Lon: -10.395126

18 19 WEST KERRY TRAIL DINGLE TOWN 9 LOUIS MULCAHY POTTERY HOLDEN LEATHER GOODS 11 Clothar, Baile ‘n Fheirtéaraigh Burnham, Dingle

The ideal stop on the Slea Head Route, this Designer makers of fine leather goods, Pottery, Workshop and Café, stocks an extensive the Holdens have developed a beautiful range of ceramic giftware and tableware, all showroom and workshop just 3 miles made on-site, from tiny pots to huge urns, in outside Dingle Town on the Slea Head striking glazes reflecting the rich colours of the drive. Conor Holden’s designs will peninsula. In the Open Room Experience you stand the test of time and his ‘Siobhán can try your hand at making a pot under the bag’ is a design classic. eye of an experienced potter, or enjoy delicious An excellent insight into the art home baking and local food in the café - of working with leather. Recommended by Georgina Campbell.

Contact: Linda Hannafin Contact: Conor Holden T: 066 9156229 T: 066 9151796 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.louismulcahy.com W: www.holdenleathergoods.com

Lat: 52.156510; Lon: -10.451543 Lat: 52.119594; Lon: -10.308605

10 ANNASCAUL POTTERY NU GOLDSMITH 12 Main Street, Annascaul Green Street, Dingle

Annascaul Irish Pottery is hand The immaculate form and style of thrown and each piece is Niamh Utsch’s vibrant jewellery individually glazed & decorated is admired both in Ireland and using unique colours and designs. overseas. She has been creating her One to collect, its design will stand own designs under the NU label at the test of time ensuring it is always her workshop and gallery in Dingle, Co. on trend. Great demonstration and Kerry since 1996. The perfect beauty and pot throwing experience to take individuality of her jewellery have won Niamh a part in. One to book. Excellent loyal and devoted clientele who appreciate that, of instruction. every one of Niamh’s pieces, there is only one in the world.

Contact: Zac Phelan Contact: Niamh Utsch T: 066 9157848 T: 087 2413554 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.annascaulpottery.com W: www.nugoldsmith.com

Lat: 52.152077; Lon: -10.053496 Lat: 52.1418; Lon: -10.2697

20 21 DINGLE TOWN DINGLE TOWN 13 KATIE AND ME CANDLEMAKERS DINGLE CRYSTAL 15 Green Street Townhouse, Green Street, Dingle 1 Upper Green Street, Dingle Seán Daly cuts crystal in his workshop The source of inspiration behind each outside Dingle on the Slea Head Drive candle is the beautiful landscape and and retails from his café store on Green wild flowers of the Irish countryside. Street in Dingle Town. Excellent cut glass Each candle is hand made using 100% demonstration and well worth making natural wax. Gorgeously packaged they a visit to view. Seán’s work is exported make the perfect travel companion and widely and is much sought after in the gift. Paula also makes unique clocks out United States. Watch him online in of vintage china. the Kerry Craft Trails video at www. originalkerry.com.

Contact: Paula Murchan Contact: Seán Daly T: 086 3798308 T: 087 4128803 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Find on Facebook W: www.dinglecrystal.ie

Lat: 52.1409; Lon: -10.2711 Lat: 52.141054; Lon: -10.27106

14 BRIAN DE STAIC JEWELLER KATHLEEN MCAULIFFE 16 The Wood, Dingle (just outside Dingle Town on Green Street, Dingle the left before the Milltown roundabout)

Brian De Staic is a prestigious Irish Jewellery Award winning Irish accessories Company which is exclusively dedicated in designer, Kathleen McAuliffe specialises creating jewellery with style. Taking inspiration in millinery and her range covers from landscape in which he lives and works jewellery, bags and scarves. A beautiful Brian crafts a wide range of jewellery shop to visit and always a chance according to the age-old traditional of the Celt. that you will meet Kathleen herself. Workshop in full view from shop and lovely Commissions for special occasions coffee on offer to help you enjoy your visit. welcome.

Contact: Brian De Staic Contact: Kathleen McAuliffe T: 066 9151298 T: 066 9150644 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.briandestaic.com W: www.kathleenmcauliffe.com

Lat: 52.1412; Lon: -10.2710 Lat: 52.141054; Lon: -10.27106

22 23 DINGLE TOWN DINGLE TOWN 17 AN GAILEARAÍ BEAG LISBETH MULCAHY WEAVINGS 19 Main Street, Dingle Green Street, Dingle

Siopa na bhFíodóirí is the studio/shop of Lisbeth An Gailearaí Beag is a showcase for Mulcahy, one of Ireland’s best known designer/ the West Kerry Craft Guild, a non- weavers and tapestry artists. The shop also profit organisation founded in 1999 stocks a range of other Irish designers and bringing together crafts people and is open Mon- Sat through the year artists living on the . and Mon-Sun (May-Oct). Whether you are looking for a gift To see weavers at work please or something special for your home, ring ahead to confirm weavers’ An Gailearaí Beag provides inspiring working hours. shopping ideas when it comes to No booking required. local art and craft work.

Contact: Linda Ní hAiniféin Contact: Linda or Trish T: 066 9152976 T: 066 9151688 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.angailearaibeag.com W: www.lisbethmulcahy.com

Lat: 52.141733; Lon: -10.268416 Lat: 52.053363; Lon: -9.327618

18 STITCH IN TIME Main Street, Dingle Well-made craft lasts forever, Bang on trend and with a keen eye growing in both economic and for colour Mary Fitzgerald uses PVC Oil Cloth to hand make her stylish emotional value to its owner. Malaí Dingle bags. Also provides a stitching and repair service and a warm welcome at her shop on Main Street.

Contact: Mary Fitzgerald T: 087 9423388 E: [email protected] W: www.malaidinglebags.com

Lat: 52.141733; Lon: -10.268416

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