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Louth is well represented at Showcase, Ireland s annual Creative Expo which traditionally takes place in the RDS each year. Lasting four days, it is a huge opportunity for small Irish companies to meet global buyers for their products. As with so many things this year, COVID-19 restrictions have prevented the physical event from taking place but it is going ahead this week as a fully virtual event.
Established local craft makers such as Garrett Mallon Jewellery, Sarah McKenna Ceramics, Celtic Valley Pottery, Martina Scott, and Soilse Candles are among the hundreds of exhibitors from around the country who are exhibiting once again.
This year more than ever people are being asked to shop local and support local businesses but here in Louth we can go one step further and buy locally made as well.
The county has a host of local artists and craftspeople making a wide range of beautiful work which would make ideal Christmas gifts, including paintings, jewellery, ceramics, prints, textiles, candles, and fashion.
Many of them are members of Louth Craftmark who, with great imagine, moved their annual Winter Fair online. This saw makers Cushla Of Gullion, Emma s So Naturals, Garrett Mallon Jewellery, King s Forge Glass, Liz Christy, Hand-Woven in Ireland, Mary Cowan Ceramics ,Orla Barry Art, Órlaith Cullinane, Michele Hannan Ceramics, Rachel Tinniswood Textiles, Sarah McKenna Ceramics, Soilse Candle Company embracing the digital marketplace as well as discussing their work via live-streaming.