For those with a grá for Irish and fashion, Megan Humphreys highlights some designers putting Gaeilge into your geansaí

By Megan Humphreys | Apr 22 2025

Are you looking for Irish fashion pieces to add to your wardrobe other than O'Neills GAA shorts? Well, those with a grá for Gaeilge will love the following brands, that are incorporating Irish language and culture into their clothing.

Ditsy Bits

Ditsy Bits was founded in 2022 by Emilie Williams who started by hand painting T-shirts herself and has since expanded to a printing process. The brand's baby tees come in a range of colours and include Irish symbols like pints of Guinness, Claddagh rings and Éire stamps. With a focus on slow fashion, Ditsy Bits produces small batches of clothing - reducing waste and increasing the uniqueness of each piece.

Pellador FC

Also in 2022, designer Greg Hall kicked off his clothing brand Pellador FC, a play on the Irish word peileadóir (footballer). With designs being inspired by Irish sporting history, the name couldn’t be more fitting. While mainly producing sportswear and knit jumpers, featuring traditional Celtic symbols, the brand has also collaborated with Guinness - hopefully Barry’s Tea will be next!

Aoife Cawley

Artist Aoife Cawley focuses further on Celtic history through her brand Aoife Cawley Art. While inspired by traditional folklore and Christian saints, her designs use bright colours, creating unique pieces mixing past and present. She portrays her art primarily through using prints and textiles, Cawley produces T-shirts, pins, and scarfs, incorporating Irish symbols like Shamrocks and St. Brigid’s Crosses.

Debúrca

Finally, a brand that gives Gaeilge the attention it deserves is Debúrca. Founded by Orlaith de Búrca in 2020, clothing includes jumpers, T-shirts, beanies, and tote bags. All pieces come in both bright and neutral colours and feature Irish sayings and seanfhocail. ‘An empty purse is better than an empty wardrobe’ is one I live by. Keep it in mind when buying from these Irish brands!