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The annual Fragrances of Ireland Warehouse sales

The annual Fragrances of Ireland Warehouse sales ran on November 28th and 29th...

It was truly a weekend of two halves with Saturday being a glorious Winter's day, fresh, crisp, blue skies and Ireland winning their friendly against South Africa 15:10.. all in all a pretty perfect day. On Sunday morning you would have been forgiven for thinking that the world was about the end .... gales and monsoon rain, and the marquee swept up the courtyard!! But for those brave souls there was plenty of bargains to be had and even some of the lavender oil we distilled during the Summer.

Angelina retires to Winter Retreat

As spring begins to battle its way through the sleet and the snow to add a touch of colour to the Garden of Ireland Angelina who has been keeping lookout at the Lavender Fields since Christmas has decided to take a well earned rest and head to the nearest ski resort!

She has asked us to send on her best wishes to all of you who made her feel so welcome while passing on the N11 we hope to see her again soon, we can pass on any messages to her as soon as she gets settled.

There is some talk of her sister Erin coming to visit so keep your eyes peeled and if any one happens to catch up with Angelina on the slopes send us in a photo and we shall put it up.

Lavender Harvest Party

At this time of year, Fragrances of Ireland celebrates the harvesting of lavender from their lavender field in Kilmacanogue, Co. Wicklow, with a lavender harvest party. This year was no exception! more »

The Irish Times Magazine, July '08

Nose Job

In a purple field down Wicklow way, there’s a fragrance to be bottled.

The Army of bumble bees may not know it as they work to the rumbling sound of the N11 in a field of purple. But they are part of what is possibly the world’s most expensive lavender oil production line. We are standing in the Fragrances of Ireland lavender field in Co Wicklow. It is a sight experienced by some as a bright blur on the left as they slow down and watch for speed-traps at Kilmacanogue on the road from Dublin to Wicklow.

Inside a shed at the back of the field, a tall chrome still waits for the blossoms, which will be hand-picked soon, and put inside to boil. The steam will evaporate and the golden yellow lavender oil will be allowed to drip into collection jars.

The whole two-and-a-half-acre field will produce just three litres of lavender oil, maybe four if they are lucky. With most perfume oils coming from countries where the weather is hot and the labour cheap, this Wicklow oil is hard-won and has more than a bit of kooky marketing attached to its annual harvesting ritual.

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