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Buyers from Ireland and across the world are meeting some of the country’s most talented craft designers at @showcaseireland & we were there on #RTENationwide Wednesday 21st January @RTEOne 7pm @DCCIreland @guaranteed_irl @DeptEnterprise @Loc_Enterprise @Entirl @rte @TheRDS RT
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We are at @showcaseireland at @TheRDS to meet some of the exhibitors at this flagship creative trade event on #RTENationwide Wednesday 21st January @RTEOne 7pm @DCCIreland @entirl @Loc_Enterprise @guaranteed_irl @Kilkenny_Design @BlathnaidRua @DeptEnterprise @rte @mattoceallaigh
A warm welcome to dad and daughter duo Paul and Shauna Dixon who are visiting us from Canada! They love meeting our makers and come to Showcase every year to find beautifully crafted Irish products that they know their customers will love.
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Are you an international buyer thinking of coming to Showcase? Take your cue from Cecile, a French buyer who recommends making the trip to Ireland for this very special event!
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We loved hearing exhibitor Claire’s story of working with Carrickmacross Lace, a traditional Irish craft dating back to 1820.
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Another round of applause for all the winners of this year’s Showcase Awards! 👏
We chatted to the winners to hear more about their stories, and their brilliant work.
Overall Best Product Showcase Award
Michael G Woodwork
Local Enterprise Offices Showcase Award
Crafty by illlina
Fashion
Wendy Louise Designs
Gift
Hanna's Bees
Home
Sam agus Nessa
Jewellery
sawframed
Wellbeing
Paper + Cloud
Sustainability
Martina Hamilton
Showcase is presented by @DCCIreland support from the @DeptEnterprise,
@Entirl, and the @Loc_Enterprise.
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We are delighted to welcome buyers from across the globe to Showcase 2026.
Meet Tom McGrath, President of the North American Celtic Trade Association (NACTA), one of the many international buyers joining us to discover the very best of Irish design and craft.
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A warm welcome to the final day of Showcase Ireland 2026 from Pamela Kerr, Head of Craft and Design at the Local Enterprise Offices.
We look forward to welcoming visitors from home and abroad for a final day of inspiration and connection.
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It’s been another busy day of connections, conversations, and creativity here at the RDS, with buyers discovering the very best of Irish design and craft from hundreds of exhibiting brands.
Thank you to everyone who joined us today at Showcase.
We look forward to welcoming more visitors tomorrow!
Trade only. There’s still time to register at: showcaseireland.com
Showcase is presented by @DCCIreland support from the @DeptEnterprise, @Entirl, and the @Loc_Enterprise.
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We love getting to see our talented makers who are wowing buyers from all over the world with their creativity here at Showcase 2026!
Meet Nunaia Beauty and Skelligs Chocolate.
Trade only - Register to attend at: showcaseireland.com
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We love getting to see our talented makers who are wowing buyers from all over the world with their creativity here at Showcase 2026!
Meet Nicola Lyons from Bánór at stand C40 and Ciara Gache & Niamh Mooney from Don’t Kill My Vibe at stand L57.
Trade only - Register to attend at: showcaseireland.com
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Today we welcomed Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD to Showcase 2026.
The Minister took time to meet with makers, designers, and craft businesses from across the country. It was a chance to connect with constituents, hear their stories, and see firsthand the creativity and craftsmanship driving Ireland’s craft and design sector.
Trade only — register at showcaseireland.com
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A big welcome to everyone coming along today from Karen Conroy, Senior Development Adviser, Consumer and International Education, Enterprise Ireland!
We’re ready for Day Two of Showcase 2026, as buyers from home and abroad explore the finest in Irish design, craft, and innovation. The halls are alive with meaningful conversations, new connections, and Irish stories being shared.
Open today 9.30am – 6.00pm.
Presented by @dccireland with support from the @DeptEnterprise, @Entirl, and the @Loc_Enterprise.
Trade only — register at showcaseireland.com
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And that’s a wrap on Day One of Showcase Ireland 2026!
Thank you to everyone involved – we’ll see you all tomorrow for Day Two!
There’s still time to register at: showcaseireland.com
Showcase is presented by @dccireland with support from the @DeptEnterprise, @Entirl, and the @Loc_Enterprise.
#ShowcaseIreland #ShowcaseIreland2026 #MakingIrishStories
Today’s fashion event in the RDS showcased 40 Irish designer looks in true style. The show paid homage to important Irish craft traditions, with fabric like tweed, linen and wool taking centre stage in stunning contemporary looks. Styled to perfection by Roxanne Parker and her team.
Showcase is presented by @dccireland with support from the @DeptEnterprise, @Entirl, and the @Loc_Enterprise.
Trade only - Register to attend at: showcaseireland.com
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We were delighted to welcome An Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD to Showcase 2026. An Taoiseach enjoyed looking at the beautiful variety of products on display and chatted to some of our wonderful makers!
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We love getting to see our talented makers who are wowing buyers from all over the world with their creativity here at Showcase 2026!
Meet Ali Jones from BOLD BUNNY at stand C43.
Trade only - Register to attend at: showcaseireland.com
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Huge congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Showcase Awards!
The winners are as follows:
Overall Best Product Showcase Award
Michael G Woodwork
Local Enterprise Offices Showcase Award
Crafty by illlina
Fashion
Wendy Louise Designs
Gift
Hanna's Bees
Home
Sam agus nessa
Jewellery
Saw Framed
Wellbeing
Paper + Cloud
Sustainability
Martina Hamilton
Showcase is presented by @dccireland with support from the @DeptEnterprise, @Entirl, and the @Loc_Enterprise.
Trade only - register to attend at showcaseireland.com
#ShowcaseIreland #ShowcaseIreland2026 #MakingIrishStories
We’re delighted to have Minister @OCallaghanJim, @DeptJusticeIRL here to officially open Showcase, Ireland’s Creative Expo. at Dublin’s RDS!
Presented by @dccireland with support from the @DeptEnterprise, @Entirl, and the @Loc_Enterprise.
Trade only — register now at showcaseireland.com
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We’re back for Showcase 2026! Day One opens with a warm welcome from Mary Blanchfield, CEO of DCCI, as hundreds of makers and brands from across our gorgeous island come together to showcase the very best in Irish design and craft to buyers from around the globe.
Open until 6pm today. Monday 9.30am - 6.00pm.
Tuesday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Presented by @dccireland with support from the @DeptEnterprise, @Entirl, and the @Loc_Enterprise.
Trade only — register now at showcaseireland.com
#ShowcaseIreland #ShowcaseIreland2026 #MakingIrishStories
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