‘Their crafts are so diverse’
Clare artists are the focus of Súil Gallery’s new showcase
The rise of Irish
decorative art for
the home
The sophisticated way to spark pride this St Patrick’s Day is to adorn your house with home-grown talent. Otherwise, we risk losing it.
Ireland's tasty housekeeping and interior design history
Dramatic domestic history displays at the National History Museum show how our forebears lived and entertained. The curators spill all…
Blade smith carves out a beautiful life in Clare
From teacher to chef to blacksmith, furniture-maker and co-owner of the Under One Roof maker school in Ennistymon, Sam Gleeson has lived an interesting life and wants to turn that pursuit of knowledge and skills into valuable skills and experiences for all.
We Are Makers -
Revisiting Bladesmith
Sam Gleeson and His Vision for Ireland’s First Craft School
“Every blade I make is hammered on [my father's] block of iron – at times, when I’m in my absolute element, it’s as though I’m connecting with him again.”
Blade runners: Knife craftsmen grind the sharpest tools to hone their cult status
Unique and built to last, handcrafted knives are highly sought Unique and durable, handcrafted knives are highly sought after, and Ireland’s makers are gaining an international reputation for them.after, and Ireland’s makers are acquiring an international reputation for them
Meet Sam Gleeson, the man carving a reputation as Ireland's top knifemaker
Bladesman Sam Gleeson uses traditional blacksmith skills to make the most covetable kitchen knives
