Louth ceramicist Sarah McKenna celebrates 10 years of her iconic 'Home Comforts' collection

Ten years ago, Dundalk ceramicist Sarah McKenna created a small range of handmade pieces that quietly struck a chord with people.

She called it 'Home Comforts', and over the past decade, it has grown into a beloved collection that now lives in thousands of homes across Ireland and abroad.

This year, Sarah celebrates the 10th anniversary of 'Home Comforts', a milestone that honours both the evolution of her work and the emotional resonance it continues to hold.

Each piece in the collection is handmade in Sarah’s 250-year-old studio in Dundalk and carries her distinctive design signature: soft ceramic forms imprinted with vintage wallpaper, delicate letterpress words, and her now-iconic house motif finished with a glossy red heart.

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The result is a range that feels nostalgic yet modern, a comforting presence on a hallway wall or kitchen shelf.

Over the years, 'Home Comforts' has become a go-to gift to mark big life moments: a wedding, a move abroad, a new home, or a simple thank you.

ABOVE: Sarah McKenna's 'Home Comforts' collection

“It’s the kind of collection people connect with,” Sarah explains. “Every piece has a story, and people give them when words aren’t quite enough.”

Sarah has been creating handmade ceramics at Bridge Street Studios in Dundalk for over 20 years, where visitors are welcome to drop in.

The gallery and shop are open Saturdays from 10am to 5pm, with online shopping and click-and-collect available.

To mark the tenth anniversary, and to coincide with August Craft Month, Sarah will host a special one-day event at Bridge Street Studios in Dundalk on Saturday 23rd August.

Visitors can explore archival pieces, preview exclusive new designs, and hear the stories behind the work, all set to music, with bubbles and cake to toast the occasion.

Sarah will be there in person and would love to welcome both longtime collectors and new friends alike.

A Decade of Home Comforts take place on Saturday 23rd August from 10am to 5pm at Bridge Street Studios, in Dundalk

The event celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Sarah's 'Home Comforts' colelction is free.

Rooted in Irish craft traditions but made for modern living, 'Home Comforts' is a quiet celebration of what matters most — home, connection, and the everyday little moments that stay with us.
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o see more of Sarah's work visit www.sarahmckenna.ie