Blarney Woollen Mills is an Irish mill and factory built in Blarney, County Cork, Ireland. Dating back to 1823, they were mainly used for spinning and weaving Irish wool. This is a veritable institution in the village of Blarney. Today, the mill has been converted into a store selling a wide range of woolen products.
It all began in 1823, when Irish brothers Martin and Noel Mahony decided to build a textile mill in the village of Blarney. Completed in just one year, it became an important economic center for the area. So much so, that within 10 years, the company had over 120 employees, rising to 200 by 1850.
The plant was powered by water mills built on the banks of the Martins River. It was known for its tweed, worsted and woollen fabrics, woollen balls and hosiery.
Unfortunately, a terrible fire at Christmas in 1869 led to the mill’s destruction and closure. It was rebuilt the following year, however, and has survived to the present day. Unfortunately, business gradually declined, and the mill and factory were forced to close in 1973.
But the factory was reopened in 975 thanks to a takeover by the Kelleher family, who turned it not only into a clothing factory, but also a tourist store. Since then, the Blarney Woollen Mills has been open to the public, with an exhibition on the history of the site, and a range of products celebrating Ireland’s heritage… Sweaters, jewelry, tourist souvenirs… It’s the perfect place to find a souvenir to take home from your stay in Ireland! Irish Aran sweaters, tweed caps, paintings, crockery, decorations of all kinds… Impossible not to find what you’re looking for!
Prices are reasonable, but higher than some chains aimed at tourists (quality obliges). Don’t hesitate to drop in: the store has a restaurant and a tea room, ideal for a short break before setting off on new visits in the region.
Note the proximity of Blarney Castle, ultra-famous in Ireland. Be sure to visit its gardens, and climb to the top of the château, where you can kiss the “Stone of Eloquence”, a stone that can be kissed upside down, and which, according to legend, gives you a particular ease of expression!
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