Charlotte & Co

Charlotte & Co

BY Dromoland Castle 19-09-2024

Dromoland Castle x Tidings

An exclusive partnership of style, luxury & heritage

Dromoland Castle and Tidings have come together to combine chic, effortless style with heritage to create a new exclusive line of limited edition, silk scarves.

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The new collaboration between the two luxury Irish brands captures enchanting historical elements of the iconic 500 acre County Clare estate to produce a capsule collection comprising of six bespoke designs.

Each flawlessly designed silk has been lovingly brought to life by Tidings’ founder Niamh Gillespie whose 20-year design credentials include working with Paul Smith, Liberty of London, and Alexander McQueen. The hand-painted pieces all incorporate beautifully intricate motifs unique to Dromoland Castle including: the Lady Ethel Rose Garden; Falconry; a Stags’ head; The ‘Bee Boles’ and Hot Air Balloons, all depicting the fabled history and folklore of Dromolands unique estate.

Niamh Gillespie says: “When Dromoland Castle invited me to collaborate on this project, I was thrilled. Drawing inspiration from the castle’s rich history and stunning architecture, I hand-painted each element using gouache paint. The design process was a joy, and it was wonderful to share each stage with the team. Seeing my artwork come to life on silk accessories has been a truly rewarding experience.”

Manager of the hotel’s boutique, Charlotte & Co., Geraldine Greene added:

“Having worked with Niamh and Tidings for some time this collaboration felt like the natural next step. We are very proud of Dromolands rich connection to textiles which began over a century ago when Lady Charlotte O Brien opened a school of embroidery in Newmarket On Fergus. This gave much needed gainful employment to the local women.  Niamh`s beautiful silk scarfs are the perfect combination of contemporary artistry and timeless elegance that will allow our discerning customers to wear an exclusive piece of Dromoland’s history ”

Each Tidings scarf in the limited edition Dromoland Castle Collection is made from the finest Italian silk and scarfs start from €159.00 to €295.00 available from Charlotte & Co. and online at Dromoland.ie

Shop Tidings X Dromoland here

About Dromoland Castle

Dromoland Castle, located in Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, dates back to the 16th century. Majestically set on the shores of Lough Dromoland, it is surrounded by over 500 acres of breath-taking scenery, including a championship parkland golf course. Lavish interiors, fine food and superb wines compliments the deluxe accommodations of the Castle’s 96 guest rooms, while Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club, an intimate spa and traditional outdoor recreational opportunities ensure a unique guest experience. Sister property The Inn at Dromoland, located on 21 adjacent acres, features 150 rooms and a banqueting centre hosting up to 400 guests.

The hotel can be contacted on 061 368 144 or online at www.dromoland.ie. Reservations can be made through the hotel or online.

About Tidings

With no less than 20 years of design experience, working with print masters like Paul Smith, Allexander McQueen and Liberty, its unsurprising Creative Director Niamh Gillespie’s intricate, elaborate patterns are a distinct, tell-tale giveaway of her craftsmanship, and a stand-out feature of this collection.

Combining contemporary style with traditions of old, Gillespie uses typographic designs infused with hope and positivity, alongside highly detailed, boldly coloured drawings of botanicals, flora and fauna, entwined together to create a kaleidoscope of artistry, fashion and storytelling in each and every print.

Both the designer and brand have been recognised by multiple institutions and organisations for their stand-out talents and accomplishments, some of these triumphs include winning the ‘Irish Made Awards 2022’ and being granted Showcase’s ‘Best Product Award 2022’. Also 2023 “Future Maker” winner.

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