Summer Has Arrived !!

It's a fabulous day here in Blarney temperatures reaching a welcoming 21 deg C !! Blue skies are set to continue for the weekend! Everywhere is busy today but particularly our ice cream shop, a true sign summer has arrived!! If you are planning a trip to Ireland this year why not check us out !

Blarney Woollen Mills - Gifts from Ireland 

The Aran Story

The Aran Sweater is a style of sweater that takes its name from the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. It is sometimes known as a fisherman sweater. Aran sweaters are distinguished by their use of complex textured stitch patterns, several of which are combined in the creation of a single garment. Originally these Irish sweaters were knitted using unscoured wool that retained its natural oils which made the garments water-resistant and meant they remained wearable even when wet. However, today most of the Aran sweaters and Aran Cardigans are knit with a softer yarn called Merino in the natural bainin (bawneen) colour and in other colours reflective of the Irish countryside.

Belleek Celebrate 155 Years

The familiar and world-renowned Belleek trademark of the Round Tower, Harp and Wolfhound sitting on an island of Shamrocks with the word "Belleek" has been recreated in relief pattern as the main feature of the front of the 155th Anniversary Vase. This beautiful vase is one of a limited edition of only 450. Each vase has a special backstamp and will be individually numbered. This beautiful Irish Belleek vase can be purchased on line with a number of other exquisite Irish gifts from Blarney Woollen Mills at http://www.blarney.com/