Craft Council of Ireland launches strategic plan for Irish craft industry

HOME-PRODUCED crafts generated almost €130 million for the Irish economy last year.

One of the main reasons for this is the willingness of Irish consumers to pay a premium for unique products such as jewellery, ceramics and textiles, according to the Crafts Council of Ireland (CCoI).

CCoI chief executive Sarah Daly said more needs to be done to ensure the industry continues to grow over the next few years.