Tru Irish Blog

Having trouble deciding on an anniversary gift for a loved one? Not sure what to get the person who has everything? We have created this Anniversary Gift list just for you to help you find the perfect gift for any budget. Have a look at our top 10 selected items from our talented crafters around Ireland.  On Your Wedding Anniversary Bronze Plaque by Irish Celtic Art Studio  Wedding Anniversary Keepsake Gift that is handmade in Ireland and comes boxed with individual background information.   It reads: --  On your Wedding Anniversary -- "So many different kinds of love All claim to be the...

The Glaslough Chocolate Company is located right in the quaint and beautiful historic village of Glaslough, Co. Monaghan and was established by chocolatier Trish Murphy-Thom.   These chocolates are handmade in small batches using the best quality Belgian chocolate and the finest local cream and quality ingredients. Only natural flavours and ingredients!  Each chocolate is lovingly made by Trish so that you can experience just a tiny bit of heaven. Indulge in the Artisan Chocolate Bars made using the finest coverture Belgian chocolate, a delicious selection of scrumptious handmade truffles and their exquisite fine Belgian chocolate hearts.   Chocolate / Raspberry Truffles...

Rosabelle Craftique has returned to Tru Irish after creator Megan took time off for maternity leave but is back now and better than ever. Rosabelle Craftique gets her inspiration from her home village - the picturesque 19th-century mill village of Mullan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan. She loves nothing more than reclaiming and repurposing material which she uses to create her beautiful designs.   Rosabelle Craftique returns with her three most popular collections designed for any occasion - weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas and more.    Personalised Unique Family Tree Plaque  This stunningly unique Family Tree design is the perfect present to make a house a...

After the success of the Irish Made Awards, Irish Country Magazine was proud to announce the Irish Made Summit, a day of information and innovation with small and medium creative businesses at its heart. Due to extreme weather conditions in February, the initial date was postponed until Wednesday, 11th April 2018 in the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin.    Tru Irish ventured to Dublin for the day to support the event and meet with makers and designers around Ireland. The day's itinerary was jam packed with educational, informative and interactive talks and sessions where established, new and start-up businesses could get information on finance, marketing,...

The Crafty Irish Beggars live to create. Anything from unique furniture to handcrafted necklaces, you name it they'll endeavour to make it. They see the astounding beauty amongst Ireland's forests and believe it should be cherished and respected.   Their collection of Irish handcrafted Jewelry, bespoke lamps, enchanting mood lighting and inspiring candles out of rare wood, crystals, copper & wood salvaged from the forest floor is growing week in week out. A lot of thought and love goes in making each and every one of their pieces, they have enjoyed finding the raw material and bringing out the beauty of these amazing natural resources. Crafty...