☘ Kennebunkport, Maine · Est. 2015
— but she'd still approve.
Authentic Irish knitwear, heraldic keepsakes, and handcrafted gifts — curated with love for the Irish Diaspora of New England.
☘ What We Carry
☘ Your Story Starts Here
Millions of American families trace their roots to the Emerald Isle — many without even knowing which county, which clan, or which crest belongs to them. If you've ever wondered where your surname really comes from, you're not alone.
Over 4.5 million people left Ireland between 1845–1855. Many settled right here in New England — your family may be among them.
☘ A Little History
Long before the grand estates and summer crowds, the coast of Maine was shaped by the hands of Irish and Celtic immigrants — fishermen, builders, and merchants who carried their traditions across the Atlantic and planted them firmly in New England soil. Kennebunkport's very character — its love of the sea, its tight-knit community, its fierce pride of place — echoes the villages of Cork, Galway, and Clare. When you walk Dock Square, you're walking ground that Celtic hands helped build.
In 1847, at the height of the Great Famine, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma did something extraordinary. Having themselves survived the Trail of Tears just sixteen years earlier — a brutal forced march that killed a quarter of their people — they heard of Ireland's suffering and raised $170 to send across the Atlantic to help strangers they would never meet. Two peoples. Two famines. Two forced marches. One act of grace that neither nation has forgotten. A sculpture called Kindred Spirits stands today in Midleton, County Cork — nine towering steel eagle feathers — in their honour.
Kennebunkport has long been a place where history quietly takes its ease. The Bush family compound at Walker's Point has made this small Maine town a dateline known around the world — two Presidents have stood on these shores and called it home. But long before the Secret Service arrived, Kennebunkport was already a place of consequence — a prosperous shipbuilding port whose captains traded with the world and whose families built the steepled churches and clapboard homes that still line its streets today. Some things, it turns out, are bigger than politics. The tides still come in the same way they always have.
We source every item directly from Irish craftspeople, farmers and woolen mills — ensuring that when you buy from us, your money supports the people who keep Irish traditions alive.
☘ Customer Love
"The Aran sweater arrived beautifully packaged. You can feel the quality the moment you take it out of the box — wearing it feels like wrapping yourself in Ireland."
"I ordered a family crest plaque for my father — he was moved to tears. Remarkable quality, arrived quickly. Will absolutely be a repeat customer."
"Finally, a proper Irish shop close to home. The Claddagh ring is gorgeous and came with a card about its history. The personal touch makes all the difference."
A Note on Pricing
Silver doesn't lie. Our jewelry prices have increased slightly this season to reflect the significant rise in precious metal costs worldwide, particularly silver, along with manufacturing and raw material costs across the industry. These are market realities, not a change in what we think you're worth. We've kept increases as modest as we can while continuing to carry the quality you'd expect from us.
A note on tariffs: All of our goods are imported directly from Ireland and Scotland. Current US import tariffs have added to our costs and are reflected in our pricing. We import because the quality is worth it — and we'd rather be honest about why prices are what they are than pretend otherwise.
Our Return Policy
Final Sale: worn or washed items, custom heraldic orders, and anything that's already made its way to your granny. Questions? 207 204 0350 or pop in to Dock Square.