Stories and Style Tips from Our Irish Knitwear Blog
Welcome to the Sweater Shop blog, the home of authentic and original style guides, Irish fashion trend news, buying and maintenance advice for all things relating to Irish fashion, Aran clothing and some quirky general-interest-Irishness!
Award-Winning Two Years in a Row at The Irish Family Business Awards 2025
For the second year in a row, we’re incredibly proud to be recognised at the Irish Family Business Awards. After winning Best in Customer Service last year, we were absolutely delighted to be named Best Family Business in Leinster this year — an honour that means so much to us.
Celebrating 40 Years of The Sweater Shop – A Family-Run Business with Heart
We’re honoured to be featured in The Irish Times as The Sweater Shop marks 40 years in business! The special report highlights how our family’s dedication to quality, customer service and traditional Irish knitwear has been at the heart of everything we do since opening in 1986
The 10 Best Aran Sweaters in 2026
As the temperature drops and winter settles in, are you yearning for warmth and style? Embrace the chill with our hand-picked selection of the very best Aran sweaters, ensuring you stay snug and chic throughout the upcoming year.
Irish Fisherman Sweaters: A Winter Staple
Discover the very best Irish fisherman sweaters for men, women, and kids. Shop authentic Aran and fisherman knit sweaters this winter at The Sweater Shop.
The History of The Aran Sweater
The Aran Sweater is named after the set of islands off Ireland's West coast where it was first created many generations ago. The Aran Islands are located at the mouth of Galway Bay on the Atlantic Sea and are where fishermen and farmers dwelled and worked together.
Fall Into Autumn with the Very Best Irish Knitwear
From Aran sweaters and fisherman knits to Irish tweed, rain jackets and cozy wool apparel, discover something unique in our seasonal autumn knitwear guide.
Orange is the New Black this Sweater Season
Brighten up your style with our unique orange sweaters and knitwear! Discover trendy designs, comfort, and warmth all in one place at The Sweater Shop.
Lightweight Aran Sweaters for Springtime | The Sweater Shop
Discover how to style lightweight Aran sweaters for spring. Explore breathable Merino wool knitwear in soft, seasonal shades for layering on cool, breezy days.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE ARAN SWEATER
Ever wondered where Aran sweaters came from, or what makes an Aran authentic? This Ultimate Guide to the Aran Sweater answers plenty of common questions - from Irish origin to modern care instructions.
INSIDER’S GUIDE TO ST PATRICK’S DAY
St Patrick's Day, also known as the best holiday in Ireland! St Patrick's Day - affectionately shortened to "Paddy's" - brings the entire world together to celebrate Ireland's patron saint.
8 TIPS FOR TRAVELLING TO IRELAND FOR THE FIRST TIME
If you've recently booked a trip to Ireland, you're probably feeling happy, excited, and maybe a little unsure about what to expect! We meet new visitors every single day here in Dublin and love giving advice about what to see and do.
7 IRISH WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU
Ireland and Valentines Day go way back -- all the way to the 19th century. After Father John Spratt of Ireland gave an impassioned speech in Rome in 1836, Pope Gregory XVI bestowed him with a holy relic of Saint Valentine.