Limerick designers to make waves at Dublin Showcase

TWO FASHION designers based in Limerick will exhibit at a major showcase in Dublin this weekend.

Kate Harris, who provides luxury hair products from her base in Askeaton will join city centre knitwear designer Linda Wilson at Showcase in Dublin’s RDS.

They are a part of Ireland’s international creative expo which will run in the capital from Sunday, January 19 to Tuesday, January 21.

The pair will join almost 400 more exhibitors and more than 3,500 visitors from Ireland and overseas expected to attend .

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Showcase, will celebrate 50 years of bringing together the best in Irish craftsmanship and design for a memorable celebration of creativity and innovation.

It was established in 1975 by Design and 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.

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.

Last year, the event attracted more than 3,000 buyers from Ireland and more than 20 other countries, including Britain, North America, the Middle East, Asia and mainland Europe.

As well as the small firms exhibiting, there will be industry talks and panel discussions.

Among the contributors are Ken Hughes, leading consumer behaviouralist and Sara Davis, Dragons Den panellist and entrepreneur.

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. This milestone highlights the continued importance of the event.”