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Design Ireland

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@designireland
DesignIreland.ie is the global platform celebrating the very best of Irish design and craft, developed by @dccireland #DesignIreland
  • Personal Goods & General Merchandise Stores
  • Following 690
  • Followers 20.2K
  • Engagement 0.15%
  • Avg comments 1

About Design Ireland

Design Ireland (@designireland) is an eCommerce creator on Instagram, also filed under Personal Goods & General Merchandise Stores. The account has 20,238 followers and 1,272 published posts. Recent posts average 28 likes and 1 comment, an engagement rate of 0.15%.

With 20.2K followers, Design Ireland is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Set against 690 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 29 followers per account Design Ireland follows. Design Ireland is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Design Ireland under eCommerce, with Personal Goods & General Merchandise Stores as a secondary category.

The Instagram bio for Design Ireland runs to 19 words. The bio tags #DesignIreland. The bio mentions @dccireland. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Design Ireland dates from November 2025.

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1,272 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Design Ireland, 7 are carousels and 3 are single images. That mix leans toward carousels. Design Ireland has built a substantial archive of 1,272 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 16 followers for each post published. Design Ireland also keeps 10 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 132 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include irish, meet, saturday, work and pop-up. The captions tag #designireland, #designirelandxarnotts, #arnotts, #byleahy and #jewellery.

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Explore more products from By Leahy in the link in bio.

#DesignIreland #ByLeahy #Jewellery #Handmande
Meet Henri Bocxe, the talented maker from Co. Galway behind.

Henri crafts beautiful and functional objects, featuring fun, engaging, and versatile designs across home and giftware, as well as Irish coastal wall art maps.

He has always been fascinated by maps and has a deep passion for wood and technology.

Learn more about Henri’s work and find the perfect gift in the link in bio.

#DesignIreland #ThinLine #CoastalMaps
Don’t miss your chance to meet one of the excellent makers involved at the Design Ireland x pop up Serena from who will be in attendance this Saturday on 16th August, from 12pm-4pm.

Snugí Knitwear, founded in Dublin in 2020 by Serena Grimes, creates sustainable, Irish-made knitwear using ethically sourced Donegal merino, super-fine Italian merino, and Kilcarra Aran Tweed. Committed to slow fashion, the brand produces timeless, gender-neutral designs with eco-friendly, low-impact methods and compostable packaging. Recognised for quality and sustainability, Snugí has won multiple awards, including Best Product at Showcase in 2022 and 2023 and the 2023 Irish Made Awards Kids Category.
Melissa Curry of; Susanne Clark of and Elaine Kellegher of Will be in attendance at the Design Ireland x pop-up this Saturday at 9th August.

From 2-4pm Suzanne is doing a demo on her bath soaks along with offering 10 complementary bath soaks. Melissa will be there 2pm-5pm, she will give a dog bracelet to the first three visitors who come in and visit her and finally Elaine will be there 12.30pm - 4.30pm.

Founded in 2016 by Elaine Kellegher, LAINEY K grew from her love of typography, illustration, and design into a range of cards and art prints sold across Ireland and beyond. Starting from scratch, Elaine describes the journey as exciting, challenging, and rewarding, encouraging others to follow their dreams and “fail better.”

Melissa Curry is a Dublin-based international designer known for bold, uplifting accessories and innovative collaborations with brands like Liberty of London, Swarovski, and Virgin. Her work spans jewellery, sustainability, and travel retail, including award-nominated designs for Virgin Voyages. She also runs PÓG, a gift-led jewellery brand inspired by Irish heritage, available in Ireland and the U.S.

Clarke’s of Dublin is a luxury Irish brand by artist and sculptor Suzanne Clarke, created in honour of her great-grandfather Philip Clarke, who died in the 1916 Rising. Fusing artistry with nature, Suzanne crafts award-winning handmade soaps, shaving products, candles, and bath soaks, using locally sourced ingredients such as seaweed, goat’s milk, and Atlantic sea salt. Each piece reflects a passion for quality, creativity, and a proud connection to Irish heritage.

#designireland #designirelandxarnotts #arnotts
Meet Clare of. Clare is taking part in the Design Ireland pop-up and will be in store on Saturday August 2nd to show customers how to style their scarves.

Clare O'Connor is an award-winning Irish artist and designer known for her vibrant abstract paintings and wearable art brand. She creates dynamic, multi-layered works that explore subconscious symbolism, energetic movement, and personal empowerment through bold colour, form, and intuitive expression.

Be sure to head along for some style advice this Saturday from 11am - 2pm
Meet Ruth of and Amy of. These are two of the makers taking part in the Design Ireland pop-up and they will be in store this Saturday July 12th. From 12pm - 2pm Amy will be doing skin profiling, helping customers analyse their skin type and determine which products suit them. From 2pm - 5pm Ruth will be demonstrating how she makes her Irish nature-inspired porcelain and gold jewellery.

Ruth is the founder of DANU Ceramics, a Dublin-based studio she launched in 2015 after graduating from NCAD. She handcrafts unique pieces using techniques like slab work, hand-building, and glass fusion, often incorporating materials like 22 karat gold and mother of pearl. Recently, Ruth has begun curating artisan-made pieces from around the world, including jewellery from Afghanistan, Brazilian agate, and handmade ornaments from UN-supported refugee initiatives.

Based in Stoneybatter, Dublin, Oxmantown skincare specialises in environmentally-friendly products handcrafted in small batches. Using only the highest quality botanical ingredients, each formula is chosen for its proven therapeutic benefits to heal, restore, and rejuvenate the skin. Every product is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and active botanicals, designed to deliver visible results while offering a sensory, enjoyable skincare experience.
Meet Suzanne Clarke of and Bláithín Ennis of. Both makers are taking part in the Design Ireland pop-up. This Saturday 5th July they will be in store hosting demonstrations and meeting customers, Suzanne will be making bespoke bath soaks on the day of the pop-up, creating up to 10 custom blends in front of customers.

Clarke’s of Dublin is a luxury Irish brand founded by Suzanne Clarke, inspired by her great-grandfather Philip Clarke, who died in the 1916 Rising. Honouring his legacy, Suzanne creates award-winning handmade soaps, shaving products, candles, and bath soaks using locally sourced Irish ingredients like seaweed, goat’s milk, and Atlantic sea salt. Blending creativity with natural elements, Clarke’s of Dublin offers artisan body care with a deep connection to Irish heritage.

Bláithín Ennis is a contemporary Irish slow fashion brand, founded in 2012. Known for bold, handcrafted jewellery and couture body pieces, the label blends traditional techniques with modern materials like shell mesh, metals, and glass crystal. Designed and made in Ireland, Bláithín’s award-winning work celebrates unconventional, innovative design.

#designireland #designirelandxarnotts #arnotts
This Saturday, 28th June, meet Scott Benefield, one part of, who will be in store. Scott will show a video of the glassmaking process and samples to help explain the work as well as talking about the history of glassmaking, their journey into the craft, and how they run their business.

Benefield Spencer Glass is a studio founded in 2010 by artists Scott Benefield and Andrea Spencer, located on a historic farm near Ballintoy on Northern Ireland’s north Antrim coast. They create all their glass pieces entirely by hand, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, celebrating subtle variations as marks of authenticity. Their work is durable for everyday use with proper care, and they prioritize sustainability by using plastic-free, recyclable packaging. The studio shares updates and exclusive offers through social media and a newsletter.
This Saturday, 21st June, meet, who will be in store presenting some samples and offering insights into the pieces.

Ceadogán Rugmakers blend traditional Irish craftsmanship, contemporary art collaborations, and sustainable, regenerative practices. For over 40 years, they’ve crafted bespoke textile art rooted in quality, heritage, and innovative design.

Visit the Design Ireland pop-up located on the Second Floor of Arnotts Department store.

#DesignIreland #Arnotts #DesignIrelandXArnotts #DesignIrelandPopUp #IrishDesign
Meet Fred O'Mahony of alongside Sarah Carroll-Kelly of. These excellent makers are taking part in the Design Ireland pop-up. This Saturday 14th June from 1oam Fred O’Mahony will be available to meet customers with Sarah Carroll-Kelly.

Fred is an experienced woodturner with over 25 years of craftsmanship, creating innovative, handcrafted homeware, tableware, and gifts from Irish native hardwoods. Each piece is carefully selected and finished to highlight the wood’s natural beauty. Based in a studio overlooking the River Suir in Co. Waterford, Fred draws inspiration from the surrounding countryside. His work has been showcased on RTÉ Nationwide and at major craft events like the RDS Dublin and Lewis Glucksman Gallery.

Sarah Carroll Kelly is the founder and designer of Shock of Grey, an award-winning sustainable statement jewellery brand known for its playful, bright, vibrant, and meticulously crafted pieces. Launched during the COVID-19 lockdown after major life changes, Sarah transitioned from a full-time creative job to focus entirely on jewellery-making. Her designs are stocked in over 50 stores across Ireland, the UK, USA, Germany, and Canada, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in New York and IMMA in Dublin.

Design Ireland's engagement

Design Ireland's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.15%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 667 followers. An average post collects 28 likes and 1 comment, close to 28 likes for each comment.

Engagement rate

0.15%

Avg likes
28
Avg comments
1
Interactions : followers
1 : 667

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Who is Design Ireland?

Design Ireland (@designireland) is an eCommerce creator on Instagram, also filed under Personal Goods & General Merchandise Stores. Design Ireland is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Design Ireland runs to 19 words.

How many followers does Design Ireland have?

Design Ireland has 20,238 followers on Instagram (20.2K). Set against 690 accounts followed, the audience works out to about 29 followers per account Design Ireland follows. Design Ireland has built a substantial archive of 1,272 posts.

What is Design Ireland's engagement rate?

Design Ireland's engagement rate on Instagram is 0.15%, under 1%, fewer than 1 like or comment per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 667 followers. An average post collects 28 likes and 1 comment, close to 28 likes for each comment.

What does Design Ireland post about on Instagram?

Flinque files Design Ireland under eCommerce, with Personal Goods & General Merchandise Stores as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Design Ireland, 7 are carousels and 3 are single images. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Design Ireland repeatedly use the words irish, meet, saturday, work and pop-up. Design Ireland's captions carry hashtags such as #designireland, #designirelandxarnotts and #arnotts. Design Ireland writes those captions mainly in English. The bio tags #DesignIreland. Design Ireland keeps 10 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.

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Design Ireland's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 1 external site, and a free Flinque account opens that link. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist Design Ireland and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.

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