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Press Release April 2016

THE IRISH COLLECTION ALLOWS VISITORS TO MEET IRISH DESIGNERS ONE-ON-ONE Discriminating design enthusiasts can have a once-in-a-lifetime experience meeting Irish designers and artisans on THE IRISH COLLECTION – an exclusive trip hosted by internationally recognized designer Grania Murray. Escorted into the homes and private studios of world class Irish artisans, visitors will witness creativity at the source, explore the artistic process…

My breakthrough moment: Helen Steele

I was in Abu Dhabi, showing at Art Paris Abu Dhabi with a gallery called Bait Muzna, from Muscat in Oman, in 2009. I had originally studied fashion and then gone on to study art.

The Saint Patrick New York City

Calnan & Anhoj are extremely honoured to have been commissioned to create “The Saint Patrick”. This prestigious award titled ‘The Saint Patrick’ is to be presented annually at the New York City Saint Patrick Day Foundation Gala Dinner.

The Real Estates of Ireland

Anyone can go to Ireland and see churches and castles and kiss the Blarney stone. But you have to join forces with a true Irish insider like Grania Murray to actually go behind closed doors to see how Ireland’s aesthetically gifted live.

10 Irish Designers Who Are Turning Hospitality Into an Art – USA TODAY

The country’s art and design scene is thriving, thanks to Irish Design 2015, a year-long initiative focusing on creativity and culture. The best way to immerse yourself? THE IRISH COLLECTION, a nine-day luxury journey led by award-winning designer-to-the-stars Grania Murray who takes you into the homes and studios of some of the most iconic names in Irish…

Dublin is number 3 in The Top 10 Cities of the World – Lonely Planet

Patrick Kinsella promises that this is a life changing city…The diaspora has turned inside out and Dublin is now a truly cosmopolitan capital, with an influx of people, energy and ideas infusing the ever-beguiling, multi-layered city with fresh flavours and kaleidoscopic colours. Over 40% of the population is estimated to be under 30 and the…

Ireland Design 2015 Showcase

Lisa Johnson Mandell founder of “At Home in Hollywood” discusses the Ireland Design 2015 showcase and her experiences at the new luxury design trip THE IRISH COLLECTION f.k.a.The Retreat with Big Blend Radio.  

And The Retreat just flew by…

Lois Alter Mark from “Midlife at the Oasis” tells how the week just flew by and that everyone loved it so much that they left for home with eyes filled with tears that the amazing week had come to an end…

Four Seasons in One Day

Marissa Meade from Style Cusp cleverly sums up the way to dress in Ireland, whatever the time or season.”That’s one thing with Ireland, the weather can be all 4 seasons in just one day. I highly suggest wearing smart layers if you’re visiting anytime soon.” Or anytime at all actually…

I’m eternally grateful for The Retreat

Marissa Meade of Style Cusp describes in great detail how extraordinary this day was from start to finish. It commenced at Lainey Keogh’s beautiful home, then we visited Rocco Tullio at his fabulous studio surrounded by his masterpieces. We then continued to a fabulous champagne reception hosted for us by the extremely gracious and very…

We laughed and chatted incessantly on The Retreat

Lois Alter Mark, blogging for “Mid Life At the Oasis”, writes about exploring the private rooms of a Palladian mansion and it the grounds where she saw jewelry crafted from a forge; the artistry of hand-woven Irish tweed hats; the work of a ceramicist; then checking into Dublin’s most modern hotel; and a dinner prepared…

The Powerscourt Estate

Marissa Meade from “Stylecusp” describes all the wonderful events that unfolded on the initial day of the August Retreat…

Shopping the Look in Ireland

Marissa Meade, writing on her blog “Style Cusp”, recounts her amazing trip on The Retreat starting with highlights from her first day in Ireland accompanied by fashion-styled photos of her exploration of Wicklow…

The Retreat: Day Two

Lois Alter Mark, blogging for “Mid Life At the Oasis”, tells of her second day on The Retreat Ireland that included yoga with Dublin’s #1 instructor; the best European breakfast she’s ever eaten; having a private audience with a world renowned knitwear designer; a cozy Irish fireside chat with one of Ireland’s most famous painters;…

A spectacular start to The Retreat

The Retreat Ireland gets off to a spectacular start as Lois Alter Mark, blogging for “Mid Life At the Oasis”, describes arriving in Ireland; her stunning Five Star hotel amenities as well as becoming an instant shopaholic at the oldest working woolen mill in Ireland; luxuriating at one of the country’s finest spas and being…

My Irish Adventure Begins

Lois Alter Mark, writing for her blog “Mid Life At the Oasis”, invites you to “virtually” accompany her on the inauguration of The Retreat Ireland; which ran from 8/23 to 8/29.

Tourism Ireland

The Artisans Irish design excellence is an exciting program of events grouped around different design themes showcasing some of the best of Irish design, craftsmanship, ingenuity and innovation. Photo courtesy : Jessica Meade www.instagram.com/jessicameade