Showcase - Ireland’s Creative Expo® is now the foremost place for retailers to discover unique, design-led fashion and knitwear, jewellery, craft, gift, and interiors. The Show attracts buyers and press from Ireland and around the world.
Now in its 51st year, Showcase has an impressive track record in attracting Ireland`s most talented makers and designers, along with buyers from over twenty countries. The Local Enterprise Showcase 2026 will take place from Sunday 18th January to Tuesday 20th January 2026 at the RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin.
Local Enterprise Office Laois is offering places to either first time exhibitors and or those who may have exhibited at Showcase Ireland before with Laois LEO (max number of times allowed with the LEO is 3). Participants must be running their own craft/design/creative business in County Laois on a full-time basis.
Client selection criteria:
- Product Categories – Fashion, Home & Gift, Jewellery, Wellbeing
- 12 months trading from date of application
- Representing Irish craft and design sector
- Food/drink producers are not eligible
The client offering is as follows:
- 2x2 metre stand
- Name plate, spotlights x 2.
- In person mandatory briefing sessions and a number of short online training sessions.
Selected participants will be charged a subsidised rate of €875. Stand fees will be paid via LEO South Dublin and must be paid in full by September 3rd, 2025. Chosen exhibitors will be expected to attend an in-person client briefing and full details will be provided at confirmation of booking stage. Attendance at one of these briefing sessions is compulsory once selected. The briefing session provides you with the opportunity to obtain guidance and timelines on the exhibition and receive tips and skills to assist you to plan effectively for the event. Please note that this is first and foremost an opportunity to showcase your products and build contacts with a view to future sales as opposed to being an event to be measured by sales made.
If you would like to apply, please complete the APPLICATION FORM at https://submit.link/3Sh . Applications must be received by 5pm on Monday June 30th. Applications arriving after this date and time will not be accepted.
If you have any queries, or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Meredith at lmeredith@laoiscoco.ie
