Carlow Clients participate in Local Enterprise Showcase at RDS
Carlow’s craft and design industry will have strong representation at this year’s Showcase Creative Expo, which takes place from January 21st to 23rd 2024 in The RDS in Dublin.
Running for over forty years, Showcase has an impressive track record in attracting Ireland’s most talented makers and designers, along with buyers from over twenty countries. It offers the chance to explore the best of Ireland’s creativity from over 450 exhibitors including leading Irish designers and manufacturers and the very best emerging home-grown creative talent.
Two craft and design companies will be showcasing the very best of County Carlow’s creativity, design and innovation, with the assistance of Local Enterprise Office Carlow.
Joanne Doyle, Enchanted Castle Melts www.enchanted-castle-melts.com
Our workshop which is based in Bagenalstown, County Carlow is where each of our products are carefully crafted by hand. Our candles are made with eco-friendly ingredients, such as soy wax, a wooden wick and a sustainable, recyclable glass jar along with a seed-infused paper lid, which can be planted to produce lovely wildflowers. Bring elegance to any room in your home with our collection of timeless vessels encasing luxurious candles. Experience the fragrant atmosphere they create. The all-natural ingredients of these candles ensure a clean burn up to 40 hours, providing a long-lasting, indulgent scent for any space.
Alex Kelly, Flower Child www.flower-child.ie
The Flower Child brand offers handmade aromatherapy candles and products that promote well-being and a strong connection with nature. With a focus on sustainability and mindfulness, we aim to create a transformative experience that nurtures the mind, body, and soul.
Working in partnership with the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland, the 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) around the country set up a dedicated area within Showcase every year – the Local Enterprise Showcase – enabling up to 100 designers, manufacturers and craftspeople to sell directly to international buyers.
Welcoming the support of Carlow County Council, Local Enterprise Office , Cllr. Andrea Dalton said “We in the Council are delighted to support putting Carlow County companies on the international stage and Showcase is an ideal platform for this. The craft and design are the artisanal threads that weave innovation and tradition into the fabric of County Carlow, creating a tapestry of uniqueness and resilience, where creativity is not just a product but a testament to the nation's rich cultural heritage and economic vitality”.
Melissa Doyle, Business Advisor with the Local Enterprise Office said that Showcase is an invaluable stepping stone to any craft-maker or designer getting an audience with potential clients. “With buyers from Ireland, Europe, the USA and Asia, Showcase is truly established as the must-see trade event. For anyone in the fashion, jewellery, home or giftware business the event offers exposure to new international markets. Not only is their place subsidised by the LEO, in advance of the expo the businesses will avail of training and briefing days in order to help them perfect their pitch and give them the tools, advice and insights to take full advantage of this fantastic opportunity.”
For further information contact Melissa Doyle – Business Advisor or Sarah Byrne – Business Advisor on 059-9129783
