Whether it’s an Irish Coffee or a dram of whiskey, the right glass makes all the difference. Highball Glass A highball glass is a glass tumbler that can contain .1 to 11.8 US fl oz and used to serve highball cocktails and other mixed drinks. The main difference between a highball glass and an old…
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These melt in the mouth scones are perfect for any occasion be it afternoon tea or picnic in the park. The humble scone is much-loved by us Irish especially when accompanied by a good dollop of fresh cream and in-season jam! Ingredients 5 Cups of plain flour 2.5 teaspoons baking powder 1 level teaspoon salt 1…
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My name is Denise and I work in the Ladies Fashion section here in Blarney Woollen Mills. Tell us about your time here at Blarney Woollen Mills. I started working here in 1999. When I first started off, I worked in the Men’s Fashion department. After 4 years I moved to the Ladies Fashion section…
Read MoreTo celebrate July 4th we have 39 prizes up for grabs worth over a whopping $3,000! One of the ways you can enter is by submitting an Instagram photo of either a recent purchase or visit to our store with the hashtag #blarneywoollenmills. Click on the button below to enter!
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Happy World Music Day everybody! This year Blarney Woollen Mills are celebrating with some traditional Irish music. Traditional Irish music is loved around the world for its lively, cheerful and buoyant beat. It’s the type of music that brings people together, to dance and have a great time. It embodies the spirit of the people in…
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Standing proudly through the mists of time, the Irish High Cross is an enduring symbol of Ancient Ireland. These intricately designed high crosses are a magnificent display of craftsmanship and as such are rightly considered one of Ireland’s most significant contribution to Western European Art of the Middle Ages. While examples of high crosses can…
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“My name is Annette. This Summer, I’ll be celebrating 25 years working at Blarney Woollen Mills. I’m a sales assistant in the ladieswear section.” How has Blarney changed in the 25 years that you’ve been here? Blarney has changed a lot over the past 25 years. The products have become a lot more fashionable…
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2017 is a very special year for Belleek Fine China as it celebrates a whopping 160 years in business. We at Blarney Woollen Mills are thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion with our friends in Fermanagh! Belleek is a busy market town which straddles the border between the County Donegal (in the Republic) and County Fermanagh…
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Ireland is renowned throughout the world for its rich literary heritage. Bloomsday is all about celebrating one of Ireland’s greatest writers – James Joyce. Bloomsday is celebrated annually in Ireland on June 16th, specifically in the capital city of Dublin. It commemorates the life and literature of one of Ireland’s most famous literary exports – Ulysees writer…
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You may have heard of the phrase Anam Cara, but what does it mean and where did it come from? Blarney Woollen Mills explores its meaning and its history. Anam cara is an old Gaelic term, meaning ‘soul friend’, or ‘Soulmate’. Anam is Gaelic for ‘soul’, and cara is Gaelic for ‘friend’. To say ‘my…
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The Tara Brooch was discovered in 1850. Since then it has become a world-renowned icon of ancient Irish design. Fraught Origins The Tara Brooch was discovered in 1850, just North of Dublin near the seashore at Battystown, County Meath. The name is misleading, as the brooch was not found near the Hill of Tara. Stories describe…
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