High Quality Cork Backed Drinks Coaster

Size 11 x 9.5 cm

This product has been produced to a very high standard with an embossed cork base and is heat resistant to 100°F

Mix and match with other coasters from this range for an interesting table setting.

High Quality Cork Backed Drinks Coaster

Size 11 x 9.5 cm

This product has been produced to a very high standard with an embossed cork base and is heat resistant to 100°F

Guinness Brewery Gates, St. James's Gate, Dublin City, Ireland.

Mix and match with other coasters from this range for an interesting table setting.

High Quality Cork Backed Drinks Coaster

Size 11 x 9.5 cm

This product has been produced to a very high standard with an embossed cork base and is heat resistant to 100°F

Mix and match with other coasters from this range for an interesting table setting.

High Quality Cork Backed Drinks Coaster

Size 11 x 9.5 cm

This product has been produced to a very high standard with an embossed cork base and is heat resistant to 100°F

Images of Dublin City, Ireland, inside Dublin text

Mix and match with other coasters from this range for an interesting table setting.

High quality metal key ring with an image of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with an image of the General Post Office (G.P.O.) O'Connell St. Dublin, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with an image of an Irish Whiskey pub mirror, Dublin, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with an image of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with an image of The Temple Bar Pub, Dublin, Ireland..

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with an image of the Campanile, Trinity College, Dublin City, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with an image of the famous Molly Malone Statue, Dublin City, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with images of colourful Georgian Doors, Dublin City, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with an image of O'Donoghue's Pub, Merrion Row, Dublin, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with images of colourful Georgian Doors, Dublin City, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with an image of a pint of stout outside The Temple Bar Pub.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with an image of the Ha'penny Bridge and River Liffey, Dublin City, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with images from Dublin, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with images from Dublin in text, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

High quality metal key ring with an image of the iconic Guinness gates, Dublin, Ireland.

With Ireland tag and embossed on back. On a backing card.

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin is the oldest university in Ireland and one of the oldest in Europe. Established in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1 it is a central part, both physically and philosophically, in the story of Dublin for over 400 years. It is also a unique institution as apart from its role as a leading teaching and research establishment, it is home to the world renowned Book of Kells and Old Library building. Details on these magnificent treasurers along with the history of the college, its famous alumni, its buildings and grounds and current student life are outlined within this booklet. Fascinating images, many unseen before, help to chronicle the architecture and art works which can be enjoyed by visitors, staff and students in this oasis of learning in the heart of the capital city.

This calendar has been produced utilising a fine art printing process which renders the images in a much higher resolution more akin to a photographic print. There is information about the Book of Kells on each page.

The book of Kells dates from c.800 A.D. and contains the four Gospels in Latin.

Now measuring 33 x 25.5 cm having been trimmed and rebound in the 19th century. It is written on vellum and the Gospel texts are prefaced with Canon Tables and characterisations of the Evangelists.

What makes the Book of Kells unique are the lavish illustrations intertwined with the text with the intention of glorifying God's creations. Their are many full pages containing decorations and symbols such as for the Cannon Tables.

The book was illustrated by what appears to have been four artists whose work has been likened to that of goldsmiths. A number of pigments were used including arsenic sulphate for yellow, red lead or an unidentified organic matter for red and blue was created from indigo or woad.

The Book of Kells was probably used for special ceremonial occasions rather than for daily services. This conclusion has been reached as the transcription of the text was sumptuous but also rather careless with some entire words having been omitted. In other sections texts have been repeated and subsequently painted over to hide the error.

Now bound into four volumes two of which are usually on view in the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin (one showing  a decorated page and the other text), the Book of Kells attracts in excess of 800,000 visitors a year. 

Complete with gift sleeve.

This sumptuously produced calendar features the work of celebrated Irish landscape photographer Liam Blake. Liam travels the length and breadth of Ireland throughout the year in order to capture images of the people and landscape, the towns and villages, the pubs and shopfronts and to present them as a collection for you to enjoy in your own home or to give as a gift.

This calendar features a location map which shows the locations where the photographs were taken and the calendarium also shows the phases of the moon.

Complete with gift envelope

A4 wall calendar featuring the personal selections of photographer Liam Blake. 

Size 29.7cm x 21cm (opening to 59.4cm x 21cm)

Liam Blake travels the length and breath of Ireland throughout the year in order to capture images of the people and landscape, the towns and villages, the pubs and shopfronts and to present them as a collection for you to enjoy in your own home or to give as a gift. Brighten up your life for the year ahead.

Complete with gift sleeve.

A collection of colourful lively pubs from around Ireland. 

Size 29.7cm x 21cm (opening to 59.4cm x 21cm)

This sumptuously produced calendar features the work of celebrated Irish landscape photographer Liam Blake. Liam travels the length and breadth of Ireland throughout the year in order to capture images of the people and landscape, the towns and villages, the pubs and the shopfronts. This particular collection of images celebrates the Irish Pub.

“Those who don’t know Irish pubs, and the interesting people who frequent them, will always possess only a superficial knowledge of Irish life and culture. The Irish pub is not only an excellent guide to many attractive centres of celebration; it is also a helpful and civilised introduction to higher education in a convivial atmosphere.

This calendar has been produced utilising a fine art printing process which renders the images in a much higher resolution more akin to a photographic print.
This calendar features a location map which shows the locations where the photographs were taken and the calendarium also shows the phases of the moon.

Complete with gift sleeve.

Oscar Wilde was born in Dublin on the 6th of October 1854 into an upper-class Anglo-Irish family. He became known for his flamboyant style and great wit. He is best remembered as a playwright with his stage works such as Lady Windermere’s Fan, The Importance of being Earnest, A Woman of no Importance and The Picture of Dorian Grey bringing him international fame. 

Complete with gift envelope.

This sumptuously produced calendar features the work of celebrated Irish landscape photographer Liam Blake. Liam travels the length and breath of Ireland throughout the year in order to capture images of Ireland's ancient landscapes. This calendar celebrates the Irish Castle in all its forms and spanning centuries.

These calendars have been produced utilising a fine art printing process which renders the images in a much higher resolution more akin to a photographic print.

This calendar features a location map which shows the locations where the photographs were taken and the calendarium also shows the phases of the moon.

Complete with gift envelope.

High quality Slim wall calendar featuring a selection of images from Dublin, the capital city of Ireland.

Size 21cm x 14.5cm (opening to 42 x 14.5cm)

These images are the work of Irish photographer Liam Blake and they offer an insight into the vibrant city and surrounding area.

This calendar has been produced utilising a fine art printing process which renders the images in a much higher resolution more akin to a photographic print.
The calendarium also shows the phases of the moon.

Complete with gift envelope.

High quality medium format wall calendar featuring twelve of Irelands best loved writers.
Size 20cm x 19.5cm (opening to 40 x 19.5cm)

James Joyce, Maria Edgeworth, W.B. Yeats, Oscar Wilde, Lady Gregory, Samuel Beckett, G.B. Shaw, Jonathan Swift, Sean O’Casey, Patrick Kavanagh, J.M. Synge and Brendan Behan.

This calendar has been produced utilising a fine art printing process which renders the images in a much higher resolution more akin to a photographic print. The moon phases are now shown in the calendarium.

Complete with gift envelope.

This sumptuously produced calendar features the work of celebrated Irish landscape photographer Liam Blake. Liam travels the length and breath of Ireland throughout the year in order to capture images of the people and landscape, the towns and villages, the pubs and shopfronts and to present them as a collection for you to enjoy in your own home or to give as a gift.

This Real Ireland calendars have been produced utilising a fine art printing process which renders the images in a much higher resolution more akin to a photographic print.
This calendar features a location map which shows the locations where the photographs were taken and the calendarium also shows the phases of the moon. 

Complete with gift envelope.

This high quality medium size calendar features the work of Irish landscape photographer Liam Blake. He travels the length and breath of Ireland throughout the year in order to capture images of Ireland for our various collections. Here he has concentrated on the mystical and magical aspects of the Island. The places which offer a unique feeling or mood.

These calendars have been produced utilising a fine art printing process which renders the images in a much higher resolution more akin to a photographic print.
This calendar features a new location map which shows the locations where the photographs were taken and the calendarium also shows the phases of the moon.

Complete with gift envelope.

Beautiful 500 piece high quality jigsaw puzzle featuring the Ha'penny Bridge and river Liffey, Dublin City, Ireland.

Produced on linen paper and blue puzzle cardboard

Size 48.5 x 34.5cm

Dublin City

Dublin, like most great cities, did not grow overnight. Founded by the Vikings over a thousand years ago, it has evolved through the Middle Ages and Georgian Era to become one of the friendliest and most fashionable capitals in Europe.

The name Dublin derives from the two Irish words Dubh (black) and Lynn (pool). The Black Pool was a small tidal pool formed where the River Poddle entered the River Liffey. The official Irish name for the city is Baile Atha Cliath, or the “Town of the Hurdled Ford”. This refers to an ancient ford across the River Liffey, which was situated near the modern Father Mathew Bridge.

Photography © Liam Blake

Liam Blake was born in Dublin, Ireland and developed a keen interest in photography at an early age. An award winning photographer, Liam works almost exclusively in Ireland and his work for Real Ireland Design was responsible for ushering in a new worldwide appreciation of the beauty of Ireland through its ranges of postcards, calendars, books, posters and now jigsaw puzzles.

A4 wall calendar featuring the ever vibrant Dublin Bay.

Size 29.7cm x 21cm (opening to 59.4cm x 21cm)

This beautifully produced calendar features the work of celebrated Irish photographer Liam Blake. 

This calendar features places from around Dublin Bay, Ireland. From Killiney to Howth Liam has produced some beautiful photographs of well known and well loved swimming locations, towns, lighthouses and boats and of course the famous Poolbeg chimneys. This calendar features an illustrated map of Dublin Bay and will appeal to tourists and Dublin people alike.

Complete with gift sleeve.

Selection of 15  high quality large size Real Ireland Christmas postcards

These postcards are produced in conjunction with the Saint Vincent De Paul charity

Standard size postcards 17 x 12cm Matt finish

 Photography by Liam Blake

In this introduction to the best known film and TV series where the majority of the filming was undertaken in Ireland, we take a look behind the scenes and explore the spectacular locations used by the filmmakers. 

Which Irish road was renamed after a Star Wars character?What John Wayne did during the filming of The Quiet Man?That Ryan’s Daughter was based on Flaubert’s Madame Bovary?That a vampire story was filmed in the library used by Bram Stoker?The Dublin location used for filming The Italian Job, Michael Collins and The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones?