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Rooted In The Past

Our story started back in 1893, when Denis Hanly and his son John set up a vertical woollen mill beside the Nenagh river, in a disused flour mill in Ballyartella, North Tipperary. Local farmers sold their fleeces to the mill, where wool was spun and carded and then woven into two main products of blankets and flannel fabric.

In 1950, a fire destroyed much of the factory, reducing it from six to two storeys and destroying the adjoining family home. After that, the mill continued, but ceased its spinning and finishing, leaving just weaving as its core business.

Today, Brian Hanly, the fourth generation of Hanlys, proudly hold the reins of the company. Our mill in Ballyartella remains the beating heart of what we do – yet our story goes around the world. We are proud to supply top brands, designers and quality retailers in a wealth of countries – including Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, U.K., U.S.A., Spain, Japan and Korea.

Created For Tomorrow

We are a heritage brand, weaving for over a century. To succeed with such a brand in a consistent and evolving manner is a direct result of the dedication and ability of all our staff, past and present

Contemporary creativity is the lifeblood of John Hanly – and we constantly reinvent and add to our range, creating new colour-ways with every season. Whether it’s our luxurious bedroom collection, or our ‘Baby’s First Blanket’ range – there’s always something new to discover. No small wonder then, that John Hanly continues to enjoy popularity with every new generation.

Natural And Sustainable

John Hanly offer a large stock supported line of throws, scarves, capes and headwear. All items are designed and made in our factory here at Ballyartella Woollen Mills.

We work using only natural fibres as raw materials and all are sourced from renowned suppliers who produce and source their wools and cashmere in a sustained and ethical manner. We demand proof of this before we work with any supplier and we are happy to share that information with you at any stage. We are located beside the Nenagh river in Ballyartella Woollen Mills. That river still drives our water turbine from which we generate our own electricity, so that all our energy is from renewable sources.

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Testimonials

I am and will be a customer for life!

I would like to inform you that I have just received another tweed cap and as always I am greatly pleased with my purchase. Both the fit and quality of your products are far above other items that I have purchased elsewhere and the shipping speed exceeds my expectations.

I am and will be a customer for life!

William Groff

The wool is soft and the quality of the Irish weaving is perfect.

The wool is soft and the quality of the Irish weaving is perfect. The colours overlap so are a blend of sage green, dark amethyst purple, a violet/light blue, cranberry red. The colours are quite dark so in a dark room it may not show to effect. We have it as a throw on the bottom of our bed. Our bedroom has a lot of light so the colours really stand out and show very well. Recommended.

Mike - Canada

Loving it as much as the first day.

Have been a fan of flat caps for nearly two decades. Has taken many years to find a cap I'm pleased with. I've had the green tweed cap for about 3 years. Loving it as much as the first day. Cheers!

Abdulhakeem Keown - Minnesota

The best gift for a wonderful person.

The Mohair Multicolor plaid is very beautiful, cosy and soft, it is the best gift for a wonderful person.

Verguit Mieke - Genk, Belgium

Great high quality products

Great high quality products... and no problem posting to Australia!

Jason Thorton - Queensland, Australia

Beautifully Soft… Brilliant Colours.

Beautifully soft...brilliant colours. Best buy on a wool blanket I've found. Perfect for a graduation gift! We have purchased two of them for granddaughters, and they love the beautiful colors and the cosiness it provides. Perfect to wrap up in on a cold winter's day!

Rachel Peterson - Seattle, Washington, USA

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