The journey that led me to this
space was anything but linear. 
I initially studied textiles and went on to work in lingerie, but I was
always drawn to metals and accessories, jumping at opportunities to create them
for myself and my workplace.  After three
years in the fashion industry and not quite finding my home, I took a year off
and moved to Melbourne. The time away, combined with the city’s creative
community of young designers and independent brands, gave me the confidence to
pursue jewellery on my return home.

I was accepted into the Royal College of Art’s Jewellery and Metal
programme, gaining a full scholarship from Burberry to undertake my studies for
the next two years. During this time, my work was
selected for a curation by the artistic director of jewellery at Louis Vuitton
and shortlisted for two awards.

Derived from the Irish phrase “a heart of honey”, CROÍ MEALA
is rooted in handmade craftsmanship, using recycled metals and ethically
sourced materials to create jewellery that coexists with the planet. My
collections are inspired by the deep-running myths of my homelands and heritage,
the landscapes I stomp, and the stories passed down through a community of
storytellers.

What began as a personal
endeavour—making pieces for friends—has organically grown into a fully-fledged
business.  Since the creation of CROÍ MEALA, I have been affiliated with the London Goldsmith Centre and been
supported through an accelerator programme for upcoming talent by Innovation
RCA.  Craftsmanship and sustainability are
always at the heart of my work, with every piece handmade by myself in my studio.

I envision CROÍ MEALA to be a space
where art, history and magic intermingles through metal.  Traditional techniques, stories from the land,
and ingredients gathered and collected, all coming together shaped by my eyes and
hands.