Blarney Woollen Mills marks 50 years from cottage beginnings to 50m global brand
News Source : Irish Examiner
News Summary
- Blarney Woollen Mills is celebrating 50 years since founder Christy Kelleher opened the business on the grounds of the former O’Mahonys Mill.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin will join the company’s chief executive Freda Hayes, along with staff, family, friends, and the local community in an open event to celebrate the milestone, with music and entertainment from 9am.
- The Blarney Handcrafts mobile cottage quickly became a familiar sight in the village, selling arans, yarns, and other goods to tourists and locals.
IN BUSINESS, they say the customer is always right. An email sent earlier this week from a US visitor gave buoyant affirmation to workers at Blarney Woollen Mills from 7,000km away.Bill Boyer, from P [+8913 chars]
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