Nora Nora Contemporary Irish Imports

Since our first show and sale of Irish artistry, it’s been a steady  ride… with an idea hashed out on the banks of the McKenzie River, Oregon in 2005, refined in a courtyard in New Orleans in 2006, and inspired by John and Catherine Harrington, from the Beara Peninsula, West  Cork, we are pleased to showcase the work of emerging and talented artists of Ireland.  
 
Having lived and traveled extensively in Ireland, we return  to Ireland yearly in search of those artists who are unique and have a quality craft we would like to promote and support.   From Eyeries to Enniskerry and Doolin to Dublin we explore the Irish countryside for that select group of talented artists.
Currently, we welcome you to browse through the work of Hannah Arnup of Ballymorris Pottery, in Co. Clare. Each piece is unique, an original Celtic design, which our customers describe as “just gorgeous.”  On the West coast of Ireland, artist Brendan Scully creates the traditional Irish Currach (boat) in a black resin. The design captures in detail this traditional Irish fishing boat.  Also featured in the collection are the cozy and long wearing Connemara Socks. Made from Irish wood we feature the hand crafted jewelry by Juliette of Co. Galway. We are thrilled to feature the fabulous McKernan Woven Scarves. Vibrant and handsome, they are  beautifully made and a big hit here in New England. Photographic images of Ireland by Clare Boland offer customers a fresh  look of Ireland through the eyes of this young and talented artist. Just arrived we have the wonderful addition of Angela Hope's handsewn purses' made from Irish woolen blankets. Her designs come to us from Co. Leitrim and offer a nostalgic touch to our collection.

 Please Note... The Cuala Press Collection we have the honor to showcase may not be shown  on the website, due to copyright concerns, but continue to earn praise from those who are familiar with this historic Irish Printworks. For those unfamiliar with the Cuala Press, it began in 1903 as a cottage industry for Irish women in Dublin. It was started by Lolly and Lilly Yeats, sisters of W.B. Yeats and Jack Yeats. Many of the poems illustrated and hand colored are by W.B. Yeats. Exhibited March 2010 in Portland, Maine customers raved about the collection. They are available at our shows and by appointment. For more information on the Cuala Press Collection,  call  207-730-2090.

Now, we offer you the chance to sit  back and enjoy the ride…browse through our collection of unique artistry  hand selected by Nora Nora Contemporary Irish Imports.  
 
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Colleen Harrington Boland