Showcase was established in 1975 by Design & Crafts Council Ireland and began life as the National Crafts Fair. Over the past 50 years, Showcase has grown from a show for domestic buyers alone to a show not only for buyers in Ireland, but for buyers from over 20 countries.
A total of 19 Wicklow business will feature. Alphabet Jigsaws of Rathnew provide wooden jigsaw puzzles for kids. Amurelle provides bedding that wraps you in softness, warmth, and comfort for a perfect night’s sleep.
Alexa Design create bespoke luxury Nuno felting scarves and wraps. Brady’s Coffee Company is a coffee roastery located in Wicklow town. Brendella, based in Kilcoole, are a leading designer and manufacturer in ladies fashion.
Brooke & Shoals Fragrances of Greystones provide natural and home-made scented candles and diffusers. Cardboutique.ie is a leading supplier of greeting cards. Culu Design of bray offers a wide range of unique and elegant handcrafted Irish jewellery.
Dolphin Distributors Ltd of Arklow offers salt products, incense range, mineral stones, angels and fairies. Ealu Moments are responsible for a wide-range of Irish-made bodycare products, active formulas and bespoke scents.
Emerald Farm sell CBD oils, food supplements, mushrooms, skincare, soaps, and home fragrances. Fadó is renowned for crafting fine Irish jewellery.
Fragrances of Ireland, located in Kilmacanogue, offer a collection of beautifully fragranced perfumes and toiletries. Irish Decal Products based in Kilcoole are Ireland’s leading Irish souvenir company.
Irish Distributors based in Bray are Irish catering and hygiene suppliers. Kelly Hood is s an award-winning Irish artist.
Living Earth Photography is the brainchild of Wicklow town based landscape and product photographer Aidan White. One Dame Lane of Greystones provides jewellery, bridal styling and accessories.
Real Ireland/Picture Press.ie Ltd of Kilcoole supply beautifully produced and informative pictorial Irish guidebooks in various languages.
It has taken place in the RDS Dublin each year, originally in the Industries Hall and now taking up the four major halls of the RDS. Showcase continues to evolve and attract buyers from all over the world, introducing them to talented Irish exhibitors.
Last year’s Showcase welcomed almost 400 exhibitors, a significant incline from the 50 exhibitors that took part in the launch almost 50 years ago. In 2024, Showcase welcomed more than 3,000 buyers from Ireland and more than 20 other countries, including the UK, North America, Middle East, Asia and Mainland Europe.
In 2025, Showcase expects 3,500 visitors, including many who return to meet their valued clients year on year.
Mary Palmer, Chair of Showcase Ireland, said: “This year, as we celebrate Showcase’s 50th anniversary, we are incredibly proud of the event’s legacy in championing Irish design and craftsmanship.
“Over the past five decades, Showcase has not only been a vital platform for emerging talent but also a key event where creativity meets commerce. This milestone highlights the continued importance of the event in connecting Irish designers with global markets, and we look forward to showcasing the best of Ireland’s creative industry for years to come.”
