Diem Pottery & Design Studio are at the exhibition.

Meath exhibitors at crafts and design fair

Meath’s thriving arts and crafts sector will see seven local exhibitors showcased in the biggest ever National Crafts and Design Fair at Dublin's RDS this week.

Among the local craftspeople who will be showing off the best of Meath talent are The Ornament Shop from Dunsany, Mad Hatter Knitting from Nobber and Diem Pottery & Design Studio in Ashbourne.

Others exhibiting at the fair includes Kells eco-friendly soap company Handmade Soaps and ceramicist and graphic designer Susan Caffrey from Phractured Ink in Ashbourne.

“This annual fair is vital to the industry as a whole and it is estimated that it generates enough business to keep most of the exhibitors busy for at least four months of the year,” said organiser Patrick O’Sullivan.

“Everything from artisan foods to fashion and jewellery are on display and because the goods are handmade, they have the added distinction of being unique.

“We’re also very proud of the fact that the Fair has grown and has added annually to the local economy, with footfall consistently growing by 10% per annum over the past five years.

With so much diversity under one roof, and prices starting from as little as €5, the Fair offers Ireland’s largest Christmas gift shopping experience.

There will also be a Spectacular Christmas Food Emporium which will feature over 120 artisan food producers, taste-tempting visitors with the best of the season’s fare.

The National Crafts and Design Fair 2016 takes place at the RDS Main Hall from Nov 30 – Dec 4 from 10am each day. Full details and booking can be found at www.nationalcraftsfair.ie