About Us

Siopa na bhFíodóirí (The Weavers' Shop) is the combined retail outlet and weaving studio of one of Ireland's foremost designers and contemporary tapestry artists Lisbeth Mulcahy (1945 – 2023). A distinguished supporter of the arts, Lisbeth helped develop and inspire the visual arts, craft and design community both in West Kerry and nationally.

A native of Denmark, Lisbeth found her creative home here in Chorca Dhuibhne, The Dingle Peninsula, in 1975 with her Irish husband, Louis Mulcahy. This is also the year Lisbeth started weaving under the tutelage of American weaver Joanne Hayes. Following an intensive course in weaving and textile theory in Sweden in 1980, Lisbeth established a world-renowned business selling her highly skilled woven designs and tapestries in Siopa na bhFíodóirí (The Weaver’s Shop) in Dingle in 1986. Her husband Louis similarly founded a proclaimed pottery business west of Dingle.

Siopa na bhFíodóirí is housed in a beautiful, listed building dated c.1850. It retains most of its original features, including crafted counters, shelving and staircase. Lisbeth designed all the woven goods in the shop. Her Wall Hanging Designs on display continue to be handwoven on the two large looms in the weaving room on the first floor, which is open to public viewing.

Lisbeth's contemporary collection of Scarves and Stoles sold in store are all locally woven using extra soft and lustrous merino lambswool and smooth alpaca, which are suitable for both men and women. The wild Atlantic west Kerry coast inspired Lisbeth’s work. Her highly recognised undulating and herringbone designs, her distinguished colourways, and Kilim technique reflect the beauty, stark contrasts and changing moods of the Dingle Peninsula and are maintained in this season’s collection.

All our shop staff either grew up in Dingle or have close family ties locally. They will answer any questions you have about the area, where to go and what to see.