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Showcase Ireland January 2026

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Key Event Details

Dates & Hours: * Sunday, Jan 18: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Monday, Jan 19: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday, Jan 20: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue: RDS Main Arena, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

Attendance: This is exclusively a trade event. It is not open to the general public, as it is designed for retail buyers to connect with Irish designers and manufacturers.

What’s Happening This Year

The 2026 theme is "Making Irish Stories," focusing on the heritage and innovation behind Irish craft.

Exhibitors: Nearly 400 Irish brands are showcasing new season collections across four main categories: Home & Gift, Fashion, Jewellery, and Wellness.

Featured Brands: Major names like Tipperary Crystal, Aran Woollen Mills, Solvar, and Nicholas Mosse are present, alongside over 100 first-time exhibitors supported by Local Enterprise Offices.

Economic Impact: The event is a massive launchpad for the Irish design sector, with expectations of generating over €32 million in sales during the three-day window.

For Visitors (Trade Only)

Location: The event is spread across the Main Hall and the Local Enterprise Hall (Serpentine Hall/Hall 3).

Inspiration Stage: Features talks and seminars from industry experts on retail trends and craftsmanship.

Transport: A free shuttle bus is running between Heuston Station and the RDS. The nearest DART station is Sandymount (approx. 10-minute walk).

If you are a member of the public looking for similar events, the RDS will host the Holiday World Show and The Wedding Show later this week (starting January 23rd/24th), both of which are open to general visitors.