Throughout the 1950s and 1960s Neillí Mulcahy was one of Ireland’s leading fashion designers, producing haute couture garments to the highest Parisian standards for her international and Irish clients.

Neillí was one of the first truly Irish designers, she was known for her pioneering use of Irish fabrics, and tweed in particular.
Neillí collaborated with the weavers, fabric and print designers and knitters to produce innovative fabrics in vibrant colours. The exhibition includes garments and accessories from throughout her career, from 1950s hand beaded and velvet ball gowns to crisply tailored ‘girl about town’ suits.

A keen sportswoman herself, Neillí pioneered comfortable sporty fashions for country casual wear. Her warm tweedy jackets with insets of hand knit and casual trousers were perfect for the new more relaxed lifestyle of the 1960s.

Opening Times
Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 2pm-5pm
Closed Mondays and Bank Holidays

Admission
Free

Further Info
http://www.museum.ie

Please note: This is a permanent exhibition