We found Ekotree Tree Scarves at Showcase In the RDS, the annual trade show for Irish crafts and products in 2014. We were taken by their vibrant colours and use of Kilcar Yarn to make high end fashionable Irish made Scarves.

Diarmuid the man behind Ekotree is passionate about using sustainable practices in weaving and manufacturing. Describing Ekotree as designer makers of knitwear using fabrics such as; alpaca (shown above), lambswool merino, cashmere, mohair, linen and organic cotton.

Ekotree draw their inspiration from “landscape textures and patterns as well as from the rich heritage of Irish Knitwear and modern styling”.

Above is an example of the Newgrange range in terracota colour with heart or circle designs on either side measuring 185cm x 30 cm . Using Alpaca it’s soft to the touch and extremely warm.

Based in Killaloe Co Clare, all Ekotree fabrics are sourced ethically , made and finished in Ireland.

An Ekotree scarf while retailing a little higher than alot of our other scarves at €69.99 are made with huge effort and care and certainly worth the extra for such a beautufully finished high end product.

Winning Best Newcomer 2015 at this year’s Showcase was a well deserved award.

In Ireland it’s Father’s day this Sunday the 21st of June, so we’ve put together a list of some great gifts for all those dads out there or for the special someone who acts like a dad to you!

An Aran

You can’t beat an auld Aran! Made in Ireland, soft and warm Merino wool perfect for dads who like the outdoors, they are also great in the cool Irish summer evenings in the garden. Available in all sizes small up to xxlarge. From €49.99.

Donegal Pens

As the McGarvey Brothers say, everyone needs a pen. The Donegal Pens are no ordinary pen though, hand turned in Donegal by two talented young men using the best of local Irish woods, shown here in Speckled Beech. A classic gift for dads. From €29.9.99

Irish Wool Scarf. Despite it being mid summer there is still a definite chill in the air in Ireland, check out one of these Irish made Wool scarves for just €19.99.

Irish Wool Flat Cap

The original Irish Wool Flat cap, warm , protective and comfortable, surely every dad should have one! From €29.99.

This might blow the budget a bit, but if there is a few of you here is something worth thinking about, a beautifully cut Donegal Magee Tweed Jacket, a timeless piece he’ll have forever . Great to dress up or dress down with jeans. From €295.

Enjoy your weekend, we are open every day and the website never closes!

We been selling Cushendale products for a number of years now. They have been producing woollen products at their mill in Graignamanagh since the 1800’s.

Originally a monastic mill, the Cushen family were fortunate enough to buy original Abbey Mill in Graignamangh in 1925. Situated on the Duiske River it was the perfect location for a busy and modern mill relying on the water source to not just power the mill but too use in the dying process of the wools.

Now run By Philip and MAry Cushen and family, Cushendale Woollen Mills is a thriving family business spinning and weaving making such finished products as throws, hats and scarves but also an fantastic range of Mohair and wool for knitting.

The One Ball Wonder

A wonderous knitting kit for beginners or advanced knitters who will knit up a scarf/infinity scarf if they wish in no time. The kit includes a pair of chunky wooden needles, a knitting pattern and 100g of Wool/Mohair mix enough to knit the scarf.

These kits absolutely fly off the shelves in store and online for us. Also available is the crochet knitting kit.

Also made by Cushendale Woollen Mills are a beautiful range of Mohair Throws, we stock the most popular double size which would generously cover a double bed or couch.

It might be June, but in Ireland if the sun ever comes out as soon as it goes down it tends to get a bit chilly! These are perfect for throwing over your shoulders or knees and staying cosy outdoors.

It’s a pleasure for us to stock such a high quality product, all made in Ireland, the entire manufacturing process creating jobs in Ireland, and a great family business.

These adorable Sheep brooches are made in Swallow Studios in County Monaghan by Liz Christy. Measuring 2.5cm x 3.5cm they are the ideal light weight gift.

Coming in a range of colours, each brooch is hand painted and the wool is hand dyed so a lot of work goes into each one!

The natural white and black look sheep are the best sellers for us in store.

They also come in a range of rainbow colours , we are currently in the process of adding them online, watch this space!