By Design - A Local Story

By Design - A Local Story Design led shop filled with arts, crafts and inspiration
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06/09/2026

We are so delighted to be shortlisted for the Irish country magazine, Irish Made Awards in the local retailer category.

Quick, closing date for voting is September 8th 😊

We would love your vote 🤗

Link in our Bio

02/09/2026

We would love to invite you to our Exhibition launch on Friday September 11th at 7pm.
We will have over 40 new and existing artists exhibiting their art pieces in our gallery upstairs at By Design.
Bring a friend, looking forward to seeing you there 🤗

29/08/2026

This weeks Makers Window for August Craft Month has hosted two more amazing artists; Nici and Shirley ✨

Nici is one of our fabulous painters. She works with oils and acrylics and has perfected her own style of iconic scenes of limerick at night. Nici also teaches evening art classes in our gallery, not to be missed.

Our lovely Shirley has a huge love for the environment, creating handmade paper out of recycled egg boxes and paper cups. She also makes botanical jewellery with pressed flowers.

Thank you for dropping by , we hope you managed to catch some of our demos 🤗

26/08/2026

And again, this saturday, we have back to back demos in our window.
Come and watch Shirley create handmade cards or join Nici as she paints her well known Limerick scenes. All welcome.


We are so delighted to be shortlisted for the Irish country magazine, Irish Made Awards in the local retailer category. ...
21/08/2026

We are so delighted to be shortlisted for the Irish country magazine, Irish Made Awards in the local retailer category.
We would love your vote 🤗

Link in our Bio

17/08/2026

And this Saturday , we have 3 artists running back to back demos in our window.
Come and watch Brid with her freestyle machine embroidery , Jane with her detailed pencil drawings or join Joan and have a go on the pottery wheel. All ages welcome.

16/08/2026

This weeks Makers Window has hosted two more amazing artists; Andrea and Von ✨

Andrea is known for her fine jewellery, featuring her lucky irish coin and morst popular karma wheel. Just fabulous to watch her work.💍

Von is known for fun crochet toys , bags and charms. Beautiful vibrant colours with such intricate stitches. They are just adorable.🧶

Remember! We have new artists every Saturday until the end of the month 😉 check out some insanely talented local artists

11/08/2026

Another Demo in our window this Saturday from 12 to 2pm. Creating pieces from wool and gold 🤗 Von and Andrea will keep you entertained.



08/08/2026

This years Makers Window has officially begun! We’re kicking off the month with two amazing artists; Wendy and Kerrie ✨

Wendy is known for her whimsical needle felting, typically featuring fun creatures with interesting textures and colours 🐰

Kerrie is known for her beautifully delicate water colours. Adorable animals and calming botanicals painted with so much intention 🎨

Remember! We have new artists every Saturday until the end of the month 😉 check out some insanely talented local artists



06/08/2026

Don't miss it 🤗 We have Wendy and Kerrie in our window from 12noon to 2pm creating magic

Address

Unit 17, Castletroy Town Centre
Limerick

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+35361338133

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