Local Talent Displayed At Showcase 2016

I delighted to visit local exhibitors at the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland Showcase 2016 in the RDS this week.  There were 12 Louth exhibitors including Sarah McKenna Ceramics located in Bridge Street Studios Dundalk; Orla Barry Art also located in Bridge Street Studios Dundalk; Charles Gallen Irish Linen Termonfeckin; Martina Scott Carlingford; Love Irish Crafts Dundalk; Branigan Weavers Drogheda; Helen Cui Jewellery Drogheda; Garrett Mallon located in Carlingford Design House; Finca Skin Organics Dundalk; Dúinn Designs Carlingford; Corona Silver Readypenny; and Arabella Jewellery Ravensdale.

I was delighted to once again attend the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland Showcase.  I was very impressed with the local talent on display at this year's Showcase with work ranging from jewellery, linen, clothing, ceramics, skincare and more. 

It is expected that this year's event will generate between €20m-€22m in sales over the four days.  There were many exciting items exhibited that were brand new to the market and not yet available in stores.

Each of the local businesses at the Showcase are very important to our county in both their economic and community value.  It takes determination and long hours to establish a new enterprise and to keep one running.

I would like to congratulate the local businesses on display this year and wish them well for the year ahead.