Five County Roscommon businesses showcasing their work to national and international audiences
Roscommon artist Rita Oates will unveil her latest collection at Showcase.
Five County Roscommon businesses are exhibiting at Showcase 2025, Ireland’s International Creative Expo, at the RDS, Dublin from today Sunday, January 19th to Tuesday, January 21st.
The Roscommon businesses are Black Hen Designs; Lydia Clayton Goldsmith; Naomh Padraig Handcrafts; Ogham Wish & Bog Buddies and artist Rita Oates who will unveil her latest collection.
Showcase has attracted 400 exhibitors and is set to attract more than 3,500 visitors from Ireland and overseas over the next few days.
Roscommon artist Rita Oates said that she was looking forward to unveiling her new collection at Showcase.
Following her retirement from a 40-year career as director of ETL Craft & Giftware in Roscommon Town, Rita now dedicates herself fully to her first love, art.
Her collection includes designer scarves, framed prints, and greeting cards—all infused with her signature themes of positivity, connection, and the power of the human spirit. Already featured in over 40 retail outlets nationwide, her work is celebrated for its heartfelt imagery and stories that inspire and uplift.
Each piece reflects Rita’s commitment to sustainability. Greeting cards are printed on FSC-certified paper with recycled envelopes, and her framed prints use eco-friendly materials. Designed and produced in Roscommon, her work highlights the best of Irish craftsmanship.
Showcase is year celebrating 50 years of bringing together the best in Irish craftsmanship and design for a memorable celebration of creativity and innovation.
It was established in 1975 by Design & Crafts Council Ireland and began life as the National Crafts Fair. Over the past 50 years, it has grown from a show for domestic buyers alone to a show not only for buyers in Ireland, but for buyers from over 20 countries. It has taken place in the RDS Dublin each year, originally in the Industries Hall and now taking up the four major halls of the RDS.
It continues to evolve and attract buyers from all over the world, introducing them to talented Irish exhibitors.
