Est. Irish Craft · Bespoke

Handcrafted Irish heritage in bronze, slate & timber.

Bespoke Irish craft pieces shaped with care, detail and respect — from commemorative plaques and heritage wall pieces to custom-made bronze, slate and timber commissions.

Material

Bronze · Slate · Timber

Made

By hand, in Ireland

Each piece

Individual

Easter Rising 1916 commemorative piece by Ian Murphy

From the Studio

Easter Rising 1916 · Cold-cast bronze on slate

Celtic crossH Block Martyrs memorial

The Craft

Three materials, shaped by hand.

01

Cold-Cast Bronze

Detailed raised finishes with an aged-metal character, ideal for commemorative pieces, plaques, portraits, crests and sculptural relief work.

02

Etched Slate

Natural slate engraved and finished with depth, contrast and permanence — suited to heritage pieces, inscriptions, memorials and display plaques.

03

Timber Pieces

Warm, tactile timber work combined with Celtic forms, bronze detail and traditional presentation.

Featured Work

Pieces from the studio.

Etched slate plaque of the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic in gold lettering on dark stone.

Etched slate · Irish Republic

The Proclamation Piece

A handcrafted tribute piece inspired by one of the defining documents of modern Irish history, presented with aged texture and formal engraved styling.

Circular timber memorial plaque with cold-cast bronze shields naming the 1981 hunger strikers around a central crest.

Cold-cast bronze · Circular memorial

H Block Martyrs Memorial

A circular commemorative piece combining symbolic relief detail, names and dates in a cold-cast bronze style finish.

Oval timber wall piece featuring a deeply carved Celtic cross with traditional interlaced knotwork.

Carved timber · Celtic heritage

Celtic Cross Timber Piece

A carved Celtic cross design with layered texture, heritage detail and a warm handmade finish.

Stone-shaped commemorative plaque with sculpted bronze portraits of the seven signatories of the 1916 Proclamation around a central allegorical figure.

Cold-cast bronze · Commemorative

Easter Rising 1916 Piece

A detailed commemorative work honouring the figures and legacy of 1916 through sculpted portraits, inscription and historic presentation.

Custom Commissions

Commission a piece with meaning.

Many of Ian's pieces begin with a name, a memory, a family story, a historical interest or a personal connection to Irish heritage. Each commission can be shaped around the customer's chosen material, size, inscription, imagery and finish.

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  • · Family name plaques
  • · Irish heritage pieces
  • · Memorial pieces
  • · Celtic crosses
  • · Historic commemorative pieces
  • · Custom inscriptions
  • · Club / society / community pieces
  • · Personal gifts
  • · Wall-mounted display pieces

Materials & Process

From idea to finished piece.

01

Concept & Reference

Customer explains the idea, theme, inscription or reference material.

02

Design & Layout

Ian shapes the piece around the material, proportions and intended display location.

03

Crafting & Finishing

Cold-cast bronze, etched slate or timber is worked, textured, aged and finished.

04

Final Presentation

The piece is reviewed, photographed and prepared for collection or delivery.

The Work

Why Ian’s pieces stand apart.

Handmade Character

No mass production. Every piece carries the mark of the maker's hand.

Irish Cultural Depth

Rooted in Celtic forms, heritage symbols and Irish historic reference.

Bespoke Commissions

Each piece begins with a conversation, a story, a name or a memory.

Durable Materials

Slate, bronze finish and timber chosen for permanence and presence.

Detailed Finish

Texture, ageing and inscription handled with care across every surface.

Personal Meaning

Made to mark something — a person, a place, a moment, a heritage.

At Home Anywhere

Suitable for homes, community spaces, clubs, memorial walls and heritage displays.

A Closing Word

Create something that lasts.

Whether it is a personal memorial, a family heritage piece, a cultural tribute or a custom Irish craft commission, Ian's work is made to carry meaning for years to come.

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