Aran Wool Patchwork Throw

We all know the world is in recession, money is not what it used to be and yada yada yada etc......

Rather then hopping on the moan boat to groanville, we'd like to give some tips to help our online readers. 

Here's the scenario. It's September the kids are back to school which has drained, the already drained bank account. Retailers are already and might I say cheekily donning their shelves with Christmas items (IN SEPTEMBER). This sends your mind into a dizzy, thinking about how are you going to cut costs this year. To top it all off, your beloved sofa is now reaching it's twilight years and starting to make your living room look dated! New Sofa's cost from 500 Eurooneys up to 1500. I know was your saying please stay with me! 

Here's a solution to the age old problem of a sofa which is due for renewal! And here comes the revelation........ buy a quality Wool throw like in the picture above. A beautiful wool throw will give your sitting room a feeling of warmth and prolong the lifetime of an aging sofa. 

Here is the link if you wish to buy a wool throw. 
New Sofa several hundred, a wool throw €89.90

Some Details from http://www.irishgiftsandsweaters.com 

"The Merino Patchwork Throw is made from merino wool which gives a soft luxerious feel.  The dimensions are 127cms x 153cms approx.  The Throw is made up of traditional patchwork pattern which incorporates nearly all of the Irish stitches given this throw the traditional patchwork effect. A beautiful piece for any home."

Vogue Magazine visit County Kerry for Fashion Shoot

We all know that the South West of Ireland has some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, when it's not raining like today! Finally American Vogue Magazine has agreed and in the September edition, there will be a 16 fashion shoot taken in County Kerry.

Trust me this is a big deal for the County, and you can't buy this type of publicity. Let me tell you why this is a dream come true for Ireland Inc.! The September edition is not your regular edition. For one it is usually a bumper 900 + pages and it showcases the forthcoming Autumn/Winter fashion seasons. With 11 millions readers, plus the fact that it is the September edition, equals invaluable marketing awareness of Ireland.

Irish Cottages Socks Will Take Over the World

You heard it here first, Irish Cottage Socks are destined to take over the world. Yes, I consulted with my futurologists friends and they have emphatically confirmed what I have been preaching offline for years, that Irish Cottages Socks are here to stay!

Here's a little background to those of you who are still scratching your heads as to what I am on about! Irish Cottage Socks are made on the shores of Lough Mask in County Galway. Through a unique blending process of fine wool, cotton and thermal fibres, Irish Cottage Socks are comfortable and provide excellent warmth for the wearer. They have been sold exclusively at Quills Woollen Market for years and a proven best seller!

What's that I hear you asking... what has Irish Cottages got to do with Socks? Well a lot of you think about it. Irish Cottage Socks blend the yarn together to reflect the natural moods and shades of the Irish Countryside, as they change with all the Seasons. The Irish Cottage with its thick walls, small windows, and thatch roof, is warm in winter and cool in summer. Irish Cottage Socks have this same unique insulating quality. With their wool and cotton content, they will keep your feet warm in Winter and cool in the Summer.

Enough chit-chat where can I get some of these premium Irish Made Socks. They are sold online in Pack of 6 in a variety of colors. At €39.90 for 6 Pair that is less than 7 euro a pair for a clothing item that is stylish, functional and Irish-Made. CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW

Irish Paddy Hats and Paddy Caps

The Irish Cap or as it is commonly called online the Paddy Hat or Paddy Cap is an essential piece of clothing for anyone attending one of the many Irish Festivals around the world during the summer.

One of the biggest which will kick off 2 weeks from today is the Milwaukee Irish Fest - http://irishfest.com . This festival started in the early 1980's, when the local Irish community gathered to talk about ideas to promote it's Irish heritage. The idea of a 3 day festival was born out of these meetings and now it has grown to be the largest Irish Festival in North America.

The Paddy Hat can be traced back to the 14th century. When Irish immigrants

Irish Sweaters on Celebrities

Hello,

Today's blog is a collection of pictures I found of famous people wearing Aran Sweaters or as they are sometimes called irish sweaters, fisherman sweater or boyfriend sweater. Although knitted and worn for centuries in the west of Ireland it was only in the 1950 and 1960's that the Irish sweater became popular due to various fashion spreads in yachting magazines as well as some famous faces seen wearing them.

In the picture above we see Grace Kelly

O'Sullivan's World Record Attempt

The Gathering 2013 is a Irish Government initiative in which they ask local communities to organise local events and festivals to celebrate their Irish Heritage, and genealogy. It will run throughout the year and the message is plain and simple, calling all people connected to Ireland to come back home. Many special events have been organised but the Clan Gathering in Sneem tried for something a little more.

The Guinness Book or World Record.
6 years ago in 2007 the Gallagher’s hosted the biggest clan gathering on record with 1488 people with the surname Gallagher descending on Donegal. In 2013 another clan, the O’Sullivans are trying to break their achievement with their record own by bringing together as many O’Sullivans as possible into the village of Sneem in County Kerry, located in the South West of Ireland.

How to wash a Sheepskin Rug

A common picture in any irish home, whether it be in the front of a warm fireplace, hanging on the back of a sofa, on the bottom of a bed or just as a floor rug, these rugs create a sense of warmth and Irishness to any home. Many people love sheepskin rug yet after purchase they don't think about what is involved in caring for sheepskin rug and increasing it's longevity. 

Right you've come to the day that the once beautiful skeepskin rug you bought needs some tender loving care.