Our Story
Dia Duit! At Ériu Designs, we our proud of our Irish heritage and wanted to share that passion with others, by creating products inspired by Ireland's rich history and culture.
Everything is handcrafted in a small studio in County Armagh, Ireland. Originally making gifts for family and friends, founder Emma, decided to to make Ériu Designs into a small business and began selling at local craft fairs.
Starting from just one clay cottage, the range has now expanded to include a range of handmade products, each piece telling its own story.
Why is it called Ériu Designs?
Èriu Designs is named after Èriu, the ancient Goddess in Irish mythology from which Ireland was named (Èriu, Èire, Erin). She was part of the Tuatha De Danann, a supernatural race who are associated with the Sidhe- the fairies in Irish folklore.
Meet our Founder
Founder
Emma
Fáilte, is mise Emma! I love creating something unique, whether its a heartfelt gift for a loved one or just a treat for yourself. I like to work with different materials and techniques to create a variety of art and crafts. In a world of mass production, there is a growing value in handmade creations.
My work is greatly influenced by Irish landscape, history and folklore; stories from our ancestors that still have influence on modern life in Ireland. As a child I saw many landscapes around Ireland, from Howth to Falcarragh to my local Lough Neagh. I make cottages that my grandparents and generations before them would have lived in. They offer an authentic glimpse into the heart of Irish culture. The cottages tell a story of resilience, community and connection to the land- a simpler way of living that also had challenges. I believe art is a powerful storyteller, capable of bridging cultures and connecting people through shared experiences. Some of my cottages now live in Canada and America, as well as closer to home, in County Armagh!
I am sometimes open to commissions, if you have an idea you would like to run by me please do get in touch. My commission times vary depending on my workload so please let me know well in advance, especially from September to December. I greatly appreciate every single sale and put lots of love into every single creation.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh!
