Our Story
Dingle Crystal is a family-run Irish crystal company founded by master craftsman Sean Daly. From his workshop in the picturesque town of Dingle, Co. Kerry, Sean crafts his exquisite collection of hand-cut Irish crystal.
Sean started as a young apprentice in Waterford Crystal and studied for 15 years to become a master cutter. When Waterford Cystal decided to move their production overseas, Sean wanted to keep the tradition of crystal cutting alive in Ireland.
A Centuries-old Craft
The tradition of Irish crystal cutting dates back to the 18th century, but of the thousands of master cutters that once crafted crystal in Ireland, there are very few remaining. Many of the master cutters that originally worked with Sean when he was a young apprentice have passed away, and no one has replaced them because most Irish crystal companies manufacture their crystal overseas. This means that Sean is one of the last remaining master cutters in Ireland.
Passing on a legacy
All five of Sean’s children are actively involved in keeping the tradition of hand-cut crystal alive in Ireland. Sean’s sons, Shane and Stephen, work as apprentices in his workshop, learning the craft directly from their father. Sean’s son, Adam, manages both the online store and the family shop on Green Street. Sean’s daughters, Bella & Rebecca, can be found at the Dingle Crystal shop welcoming customers and proudly presenting her father’s work.
Experience Dingle Crystal
Journey 2km outside of Dingle town along the scenic Slea Head drive to visit Sean in his workshop for a crystal cutting demonstration.
Let the Daly family welcome you to their shop in Dingle town, where Adam and Bella will show you the six unique celtic designs that feature in the Dingle Crystal collection. If you can’t visit us in person, experience our crystal collection in our online store, where we accept all major international currencies.
Where Mountains inspire Masterpieces
Since moving to the breathtaking Dingle Peninsula in 1999, Sean Daly has drawn endless inspiration from the rugged beauty of the surrounding landscape, particularly the majestic mountains that shape the horizon. Having spent 25 years honing his craft in Waterford, Sean moved to Dingle to step out of the shadow of Waterford Crystal and create something uniquely his own. The soaring peaks and serene valleys of the region influence many of Sean’s intricate Celtic designs, each piece reflecting the natural beauty and spirit of the area. Just as the mountains inspire Sean’s craft, they also shape the essence of our website, connecting our story, our designs, and our customers to the timeless beauty of Dingle.
