Factory tours in Ireland

Celtic Crystal is a family-run business, specializing in the production of top-quality cut crystal products. Their work is characterised by the Celtic designs and motifs cut into the crystal pieces. Each piece is a celebration of Ireland's Celtic heritage and skilled craftsmanship. Visitors can take a tour of the factory to view the crystal pieces being blown, shaped and cut.

At Foxford Woollen Mills Visitor Centre, you will discover how, in 1892, a caring woman's vision, drive & determination to help the local people help themselves through productive employment was realized. See how in current times that vision lives on and the products have evolved in design but retained the values of top-quality, comfort and style.

Jerpoint Glass is a family business blowing and shaping handmade glass products. They are famous for their use of colour in their jugs, drinking glasses, vases etc. At the Jerpoint Glass Studio you can see the glass being blown and skillfully shaped.

A must-see for the whiskey connoisseur or anyone interested in the process of whiskey distilling. This old distillery has been in operation for over 400 years. Guided tours are given.

This is a small, family-run chocolate factory. It makes a delicous range of chocolate bars, clusters, boxed chocolates, and chocolates for special occasions. Visitors can view the chocolates being made, and taste some chocolate samples, although currently there is no guided tour, as such.

Discover not only how Smithwick's Ale is brewed, but also about the history of Smithwick's and of the ale brewing history which predated it in Kilkenny. It is a story of triumph of people over adversity and the role which ale has played in that struggle.

At the Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen Factory, visitors can see the world famous Irish Linen products at various stages of production, from design, to weaving, cutting, hemming and ornamenting. Watch the amazing machines at work as the intricate patterns are woven into the cloth.

Come and see the expert craftsmen at work, transforming molten glass into works of art.