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John Hanly & Co recently took the opportunity to have a chat with Ward Gahan founder of Biddy Murphy , a long standing customer. We spoke to him on how…

Here at John Hanly, we manufacture accessories and fabrics for top brands, designers and quality retailers around the world. In our latest series of blog posts, we have been highlighting…

Planning a trip to Ireland? Forget Dublin and Cork. If you want to immerse yourself in the rich, millennia-old history of Ireland, you should head for County Tipperary. County Tipperary…

Here at John Hanly we are primarily a wholesaler of Woollen products such as scarves, blankets, throws and headwear. So we decided to highlight some of our wonderful and unique…

Cashmere has always been synonymous with luxury and comfort. Made from the fleece of the cashmere goat found in Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Mongolia and China, the earliest documented use of…

There are plenty of reasons you should include capes in your wardrobe for the upcoming cold season. Capes come in a variety of different colors and styles as well as…

The scarf is a popular fashion item around the world and has been such throughout history. Although the scarf has its origins in more practical uses, it has evolved over…

The humble cape has a rich and intriguing history. The name originally comes from the Latin word ‘escape’. The garments’ Latin origins unsurprisingly meant the ancient Romans were rather fond of…

Sheep are not generally the most commonly referenced fictional animals. However, throughout the last few decades, there have been several fictitious sheep that have caught the attention of the nation…

John Hanly & Co Ltd was established in 1893. The company has always been under the management of the Hanly family and the current managing director, Brian Hanly is the…

It has become much easier to get your hands on cashmere products in recent years and the price has also become one which is more affordable. For these reasons, and…

If you haven’t heard the term ‘Hygge’ (pronounced ‘Hooga’), then it’s time to discover how to do Scandinavian style. This word has come to represent true comfort during the coldest,…

With the summer coming to a close and the cold days becoming more frequent, wool becomes the must-have material for everyone. Of course, we see this with scarves and accessories…

Owning a wool blanket is an absolute must if you are the kind of person who enjoys going out exploring, or for picnics and camping. Although it’s relatively cheap to…

Planning a trip to Ireland? Forget Dublin and Cork. If you want to immerse yourself in the rich, millennia-old history of Ireland, you should head for County Tipperary. County Tipperary…