Solas Irish Craft

Solas Irish Craft Creating hand crafted luxury leather dog collars using saddlery skills
Hand-Made in the Mournes

I’ve been quiet on here lately, and to be honest, it's because I felt like I was creating just to suit an Instagram algo...
30/05/2026

I’ve been quiet on here lately, and to be honest, it's because I felt like I was creating just to suit an Instagram algorithm. But that isn't me.

True creativity doesn't happen behind a screen. It happens when I step outside into the things I love—the rugged Irish landscape, the whispers of old myths, and the energy of ancient monuments like Legananny Dolmen. This is my office.

And when the evening sunset hits these stones, I don't mind working late because I am fueled by genuine inspiration, not a digital timeline.

5,000 years ago, the people who raised these stones relied on raw materials, patient hands, and simple hand tools. Millennia later, the core of my craft remains unchanged. I use the same fundamental leatherworking tools, blades, awls, and needles that have shaped raw hide since ancient times.

This collar is the first glimpse into a few recent makes, born from stepping back from the noise to share a genuine piece of Irish and Scottish heritage with fellow dog enthusiasts.
Tartan : Soft pink and blue Harris Tweed®, handwoven on traditional looms in the Outer Hebrides.
Dark Brown Leather: Thick, supple, and cut with hand tools unchanged by time.
Solid Brass Buckles: High-strength hardware catching the last rays of golden light.
Sighthound Fit: Tailored broad to perfectly suit the noble necks of greyhounds, whippets, wolfhounds, and deerhounds.

A tribute to old legends, crafted the way things used to be.

I'm feeling really inspired at the minute, and I want to bring you along for the journey.

Which Irish or Scottish myths, legends, or ancient deities do you think I should look to next for design inspiration?

Drop your favourites in the comments below! 👇

✨Thank you for being here and supporting authentic, slow craftsmanship.

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16 Macinish Road
Castlewellan
BT319LT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+447837783824

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