Collection: Dubarry Of Ireland

1937, in the heart of Galway on Ireland’s West Coast, a co-operative company was established to create employment in a small town called Ballinasloe.

A joint venture between the local Chamber of Commerce and a family from Northampton, the home of English footwear production. Seeking a continental, European flavour to set them aside from similar Irish brands, the company was named after beautiful French courtesan and mistress of Louis XV, Madame du Barry and Dubarry of Ireland was formed.

1970 Having specialized in the production of leather moccasin deck shoes for decades, Dubarry began exporting into the UK and European marine trade, quickly acquiring international status of a brand leader in performance sailing footwear.

1990 With a rigorous ongoing programme of product development, Dubarry explored other environments where such demanding needs were required of footwear and the Country Boot Galway was conceived in the mid 1990s.

2000 Dubarry created a pop-up store to demonstrate the unique benefits of The Country Boot to its customers. The famous Dubarry ‘Man-in-a-Bucket’ was unveiled at Syon Park West London in 2000 at a country fair.

2007-2010 The footwear collection quickly expanded with bags, footwear accessories and leather goods. GORE-TEX shoot coats, wax cottons, quilting, knitwear and leg wear followed a few years after.