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 Crafts Council
In 1965
one of Europe's top design workshops was established in the castle yard, Kilkenny by the
Irish Government. Kilkenny design went on to lead in the production and design of
outstanding crafts and industrial design. After the break up the of Kilkenny design
craftworkers remained and established studio workshops throughout the city and county
making Kilkenny the true crafts capital of Ireland.
The National Craft Gallery
In 1999 the Crafts Council of Ireland relocated their headquarters to the castle yard the
original home of Kilkenny Design. They subsequently established the National Craft Gallery
in 2001. The crafts gallery now plays host to Ireland's best known crafts and craft works.
Crafts Council Of
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Shamus Malone Studio
Telephone:
056-63335  Shamus Malone Studios produces a range of hardwood mirrors
and tableware. Shamus Malone exclusively sells from his workshop in the castle yard and
has always maintained his individuality due to this fact. For works of an original
and unique nature Shamus Malone Studios are definitely worth a visit.
 Rosemarie
Durr
Rosemarie Durr
also displays her unique range of tableware and large decorative handmade ceramics at the
Shamus Malone Studio in the castle yard.
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 Veronique Knitware.
Telephone:
056-70979
Situated in the
Castle Yard Veronique Knitware is the hight of style and fashion. From this eye catching
long line Black Jacket with its very unusual design on the back, falling onto the front
and sleeve in mink chenille. Also shown above is a magnificent Mink & Cream 100% wool
jacket with cable stitch and satin ribbon detail. So for style and elegance call into
Veronique`s in the Castle Yard. |
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Liam
Costigan Telephone: 056-62408
A native of
Kilkenny, Liam Costigan worked as a goldsmith with Kilkenny Design Workshops before
setting up his own shop and workshop in Colliers Lane, Kilkenny in 1980. |
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Desmond A Byrne
Telephone:
056-63490
 Des Byrne is one of
Irelands leading and best known silversmiths. Amongst his many credits was the commission
to re-build the Sam McGuire Cup. Above are examples of commissions showing his exellent
workmanship in silver.For information please contact Des or call into his workshop in the
Castle Yard.
Telephone:
056-63490 |
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