Kilkenny Design: sustainably supporting Ireland’s craft industry

With foundations rooted in creativity and craftsmanship, Kilkenny Design has proudly championed Irish makers for over 60 years. The retailer connects local designers with global audiences through its physical and online stores, where over 85% of products are made or designed on home soil. A seasoned supporter of fresh talent, Kilkenny Design platforms emerging Irish creatives with initiatives like the Movers & Shakers programme. As founders of the Champion Green initiative and Green Friday, the business dutifully promotes local shopping and environmental responsibility, helping to pave the way for more sustainable retail practices. In 2024 and 2025, Kilkenny Design won awards for Ecommerce Team of the Year and Business of the Year. More recently, CEO Evelyn Moynihan was recognised as The Irish Times Businessperson of the Month, highlighting the retailer’s ongoing dedication to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. 

Three: strengthening Kilkenny Design’s connections.

Kilkenny Design continues to expand its national presence, with new stores opening in prime locations such as The Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. In order to scale sustainably, the business needs dependable digital infrastructure – and that’s where Three comes in. Three provides vital connectivity to every area of the business, ensuring efficient operations across a growing network of collaborators, customers, and employees. Externally, Three’s targeted marketing strengthens engagement and brand loyalty, helping to deliver quality experiences to Kilkenny Design’s customers. Internally, Three supports communication across various teams, hybrid workers, customer service operators, and customer data controllers. 

Three & Kilkenny Design: supportive solutions for superior services.

Connection drives Kilkenny Design’s partnership with Three, powered by the reliable solutions that have enabled the relationship to flourish. These include:

• The replacement of an aging landline infrastructure with a robust, high-speed VOIP telephony system.
• The introduction of a hybrid working model made possible by Three’s multi-application platform, unified communications with Webex.
• The installation of a dedicated private leased line backed by Three’s 5G broadband to connect Nassau Street’s flagship store with dual connectivity.
• The integration of Communications as a Service (CaaS) functions to improve efficiency, scalability, and accessibility for both customers and employees.

Having worked together successfully over a number of years, Three has developed a deep understanding of Kilkenny Design’s strategic business goals. By delivering innovation and value, providing superior services, and supplying best-in-class network capabilities, this trusted partnership is set to thrive for time to come.