FÁILTE

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU!

About the Initiative


At Carrolls Irish Gifts we know that our customers love buying Irish products, especially ones that come from their local community. We are very proud of the fact that 75% of our products are sourced from Irish Suppliers.

This Year we are excited to launch Fáilte. This is your chance to meet our buyers and showcase your products with a chance to win this amazing opportunity with Carrolls Irsh Gifts.

Do you have a product that you think we will love? This could be your time to shine.
If your answer is yes then Fáilte is for you.






How Does It Work?


To enter Fáilte simply click the link in the application section of the page. Alternatively, you can download an application form and email it to failte@carrollsirishgifts.com or post to:

Fáilte,
Carrolls Irish Gifts Head Office,
Unit 20 Fonthill Business Park,
Fonthill Road,
D22 RF90

All entries must be received by Carrolls Irish Gifts no later than 11.59pm on 12th May 2023 (Extended). The entry must be made by the supplier of the product. The supplier must be registered for value added tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland.



What's The Criteria?


Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
Applicants must have a product or range developed in the areas of Gift, Jewellery, Food or Clothing.
Submitted products must be original and may not infringe on the rights of a third party.
The applicant’s company must be based in either the Republic or North of Ireland.
The applicant must have the capacity to scale up production or manufacture
for a fast paced environment.







Meet The Panel


Peter Hyland

CEO

Amanda Haslett

Senior Buyer

Colm Carroll

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Adelina Palimariu

Clothing Buyer

Gareth Kelly

Head of Purchasing

Gifts under 100

Pilar Soler

Craft Buyer





Applications Are Now Closed


The deadline for applications was 12th May so is now closed. We are excited with the huge interest in the initiative and number of expressions of interest received. We look forward to being in touch with and meeting applicants soon.




Case Study


YoKo Wool Products Ltd.

With a shared passion for wool and knitted products, and the knowledge it has a great market for making, selling and supplying wool products, YoKo Wool founders knew that Ireland would be a source of inspiration and the perfect launch pad for their products. They moved here to set up YoKo Wool Products Ltd. based in Dublin, in 2009.

14 years later YoKo Wool Products Ltd, is a thriving business that employs 10 staff.

Find Out More →