In Ireland it is 22:14 on Mon 1st Dec 2008
 
Deep in the heart of the people of Ireland lies a great love for Art, Culture and Craft.
As a result of this, Ireland has been the birthplace of some of the world's greatest products such as the legendary black pint of Guinness, the infamous Claddagh Celtic Design, not to mention the greatest ship ever built - The Titanic.
Milk-Maid in Ireland
Right throughout the island of Ireland there exists a wide range of goods, each of which are a reflection of the great quality and craftsmanship that the Irish people exert into their countries traditional industries. These industries range from the unique voice of Irish literature and music, to pioneering transportation contraptions, and from fine foods and even better drink, to the most splendid and breathtaking jewellery imaginable.
You must remember - these consumables are not just bits of paper or plastic, metal or minerals....They carry with them the spirit of the people who made them, the people who have put hours and days of thought into them - and thats before they even started to work them!
So whether it be James Joyce's "Ulysses", a Genuine Irish Linen Tea-Towel, U2's classic "Joshua Tree" album or even a Waterford Crystal Vase, this is definitely the place to start looking.
This is your guide to the products of Ireland's most accomplished artists and craftspeople - may you enjoy and share with us the greatness of all that is Made in Ireland.