Senator Mary Moran Louth/East Meath Labour Senator : Louth Designers Impress At Showcase 2015

Wednesday 21 January 2015

Louth Designers Impress At Showcase 2015

I visited Louth exhibitors at the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland Showcase 2015 in the RDS on Tuesday. Ten business owners from Co. Louth displayed their excellent designs and products at this years' annual Showcase-Ireland's Creative Expo: Branigan Weavers Drogheda; Charles Gallen Irish Linen Termonfeckin; Corona Silver Readypenny; Garrett Mallon Jewellery Carlingford; Green Gorgeous Muirhevnamor, Dundalk; Marie Fay Inspiration Ravensdale; Martina Scott Carlingford; Orla Barry Art Bridge Street Studios, Dundalk; Sarah McKenna Ceramic Bridge Street Studios, Dundalk; and Tinnakeenly Leathers Ltd. Carlingford.

I was truly impressed with the quality and unique craftsmanship of the Louth exhibitions at this years showcase. We were well represented this year with ten Louth exhibitions from all corners of the county. Almost 500 exhibitors unveiled their latest collections with products ranging from jewellery, linen, ceramics, homewares and fashion.

This years showcase was officially opened by President Michael D. Higgins and marks an exciting start to Irish Design 2015. It is expected that over 5,000 attendees from all over the world will visit the showcase this week. I am delighted that new buyers have been attracted from China following President Higgins' state visit in December with sales orders in excess of €20 million expected over the 4 days.

I was delighted to meet with each of the exhibitors and see first hand the exciting crafts and designs being produced right here in our county. I would like to congratulate and commend each person on their hard work, dedication and truly excellent products.