News & Media.

News and Media.

Being a busy artist, businesswoman, mother and wife, I could never find time to regularly post blogs but luckily I use social media to keep you regularly updated (just tap on the links to my social media channels for more information and news - which you'll find at the bottom of every page on my website) However, I do have some highlights for you here in my archive.

In conjunction with the Waterford Festival of Food we will be returning again this year with our Pottery Pop Up Event in Villierstown, Co Waterford with Cora Cummins Ceramics, Jackie Dee Pottery and myself Amanda Murphy Ceramics. April 2026.

Waterford Festival of Food Pop Up

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In conjunction with the Waterford Festival of Food we will be returning again this year with our Pottery Pop Up Event in Villierstown, Co Waterford with Cora Cummins Ceramics, Jackie Dee Pottery and myself Amanda Murphy Ceramics. April 2026.

I travelled to Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin as one of the chosen makers for the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s #MadeLocal campaign. Pictured here (l-r) with Helen Magee artist, Aria-v jewellery, LaineyK cards. October 2024

Made Local Campaign Launch at Smock Alley Theatre

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I travelled to Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin as one of the chosen makers for the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s #MadeLocal campaign. Pictured here (l-r) with Helen Magee artist, Aria-v jewellery, LaineyK cards. October 2024.

Large signage at Showcase RDS Dublin - Amanda Murphy Ceramics

50 years of Showcase

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In January 2025 travelled to Showcase Ireland at the RDS and helped celebrate its 50th anniversary. Showcase Ireland is Irelands premier international trade event and I have attended it for many years. It is a great opportunity to showcase my work to buyers from Ireland and overseas. Here is a large sign banner that my […]

Amanda Murphy Ceramics selected for #madelocal area at Gifted

Selected for the #madelocal area at Gifted

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Delighted to have been selected for the #madelocal area at Gifted, RDS Dublin. Gifted is the premium gift fair in Dublin, Ireland for all of your gifts for Christmas. Featuring the best of hand made and designed products from Ireland. December 2025

Featured in the top 100 gift websites by Irish Times magazine

Irish Times Magazine – top 100 websites

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Im absolutely buzzing to be included in the Irish Times Magazine top 100 websites for gifts. As a small business this recognition is amazing. Thanks so much to Conor Pope for including me. December 2024.

Amanda Murphy Ceramics Selected for wishlist in Examiner Lifestyle magazine by Esther McCarthy

Irish Examiner Wishlist

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Thanks so much to Esther McCarthy for including me in this weekends #wishlist in the Irish Examiner Lifestyle magazine. February 2026.

Amanda Murphy Ceramics finalist for Best E-Commerce Website

Digital Awards Nominee

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What an honour to have been one of the four finalists nominated for Best E-commerce Website at the Waterford Digital Awards on Friday 6th June at Dooley’s Hotel Waterford.

WLEO research trip to Paris

Waterford Local Enterprise Paris trip

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Huge thanks to Waterford Local Enterprise Office for this inspiring research trip to Maison et Objet trade show in Paris. I travelled with an amazing bunch of County Waterford creatives and made new friends.

Amanda Murphy Ceramics feature in Galway Now Magazine

Galway Now Magazine

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Thanks to Galway Now magazine for including some of my work in their ‘nature inspired’ Irish Design Trends article by Conor Biggins.

Irish Ceramics by John Goode - Amanda Murphy Ceramics

Irish Ceramics publication

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So delighted to be included in this book. This is the third edition of the Irish Ceramics – a 300 page hardback book printed, designed and produced in Ireland. It includes the largest compilation ever recorded of Irish Ceramic Artists working today. It is a pictorial record of great significance and as previous books have […]