Donegal Designer Makers

Donegal Designer Makers Donegal Designer Makers brings together some of the best designers and artisan craftpeople in the co

Donegal Designer Makers shop in closed for the season and will re open March 2017

Donegal Designer Makers brings together some of the best designers and artisan craftpeople in the county. Since it was founded in 2009 it has been dedicated to showcasing the work of the current exponents of a long tradition of excellence in craft and design in Donegal. Membership of the network is carefully selecte

d and acting as a collective facilitates exhibitions and workshops nationally and internationally. The network comprises the work of acclaimed and established makers alongside the work of new and emerging designer makers. Bringing a rich variety of craft and design outcomes together including wood, basketry, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, batik and photography. Since forming the group have become recognised in the sector for its standards and creativity, the flair and individuality of its exhibitions and a professional approach to development and funding. We also lead in showing that good design need not always be expensive or imported as our members make work at all prices…… but only the highest quality.

15/08/2026

You are invited to join us for the official launch of the 'Land, Sea and Sky' Exhibition. We are absolutely delighted to host this very special event alongside the Higgins family in memory of Fiona Higgins, Batik Artist.

​📅 When: Sunday, 16th August 2026 at 4pm
📍 Where: The Donegal Designer Makers Shop, Ardara

Available in store Donegal Designer Makers Shop, Ardara, Co. Donegal
08/08/2026

Available in store Donegal Designer Makers Shop, Ardara, Co. Donegal

02/08/2026
Our Summer Exhibition 'Land, Sea and Sky' for August Craft Month Design & Crafts Council Ireland  is now open at the Don...
02/08/2026

Our Summer Exhibition 'Land, Sea and Sky' for August Craft Month Design & Crafts Council Ireland is now open at the Donegal Designer Makers shop in Ardara. This year, our makers have created a special collection in memory of Fiona Higgins—a founding member, brilliant batik artist, and cherished friend who is deeply missed.

It's Friday!  Good news day, we're officially open on Sundays from 12 noon to 5pm.  Looking forward to seeing you all. H...
03/07/2026

It's Friday! Good news day, we're officially open on Sundays from 12 noon to 5pm. Looking forward to seeing you all. Happy shopping and supporting made local Irish design, made in Donegal.

We're so excited here Donegal Designer Makers Shop in Ardara, Co. Donegal.ie to be back open again. Opening hours are Mo...
27/03/2026

We're so excited here Donegal Designer Makers Shop in Ardara, Co. Donegal.ie to be back open again.

Opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10am - 5.30pm

Looking forward to seeing you all soon

Christmas gifts for everyone that have been designed and handcrafted in Donegal for that special person in your life. ✨✨...
11/12/2025

Christmas gifts for everyone that have been designed and handcrafted in Donegal for that special person in your life. ✨✨✨

Happy Christmas everyone ✨✨✨Just letting you know our Christmas opening hours: 10am - 5.30pm Monday through Saturday (cl...
11/12/2025

Happy Christmas everyone ✨✨✨

Just letting you know our Christmas opening hours:
10am - 5.30pm Monday through Saturday (closed Sundays)
Closed Christmas Day 25th & Boxing Day 26th December and New Year's Day 1st January 2026
Last day of our season 3rd January 2026

Nollaig Shona Duit ✨

We're so looking forward to seeing you all in person over the coming weekend at the  Donegal Designer Makers 'Christmas ...
13/11/2025

We're so looking forward to seeing you all in person over the coming weekend at the Donegal Designer Makers 'Christmas Presence' Design and Craft Fair Rathmullan House
Time 11am - 5pm this Saturday and Sunday

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Ardara

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm

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