Belleek Pottery - Making Memories since 1857

Making Memories since 1857

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Promoting over 160 years of craftsmanship, Belleek Pottery is located in the quaint village of Belleek in Co. Fermanagh on the banks of the River Erne.

“A must see if you are in the area”


“We were on a tour of Ireland and made a stop at Belleek Pottery. It was way more interesting than I initially though it would be. It is very much a family operation with family members working together, or in some cases, several generations who have worked there. The patience and skill were very impressive as they made very delicate pottery, the same way that it has always been made.”

Randy P
Holly Springs, North Carolina

“We were on a tour of Ireland and made a stop at Belleek Pottery. It was way more interesting than I initially though it would be. It is very much a family operation with family members working together, or in some cases, several generations who have worked there. The patience and skill were very impressive as they made very delicate pottery, the same way that it has always been made.”

Randy P
Holly Springs, North Carolina

“We were on a tour of Ireland and made a stop at Belleek Pottery. It was way more interesting than I initially though it would be. It is very much a family operation with family members working together, or in some cases, several generations who have worked there. The patience and skill were very impressive as they made very delicate pottery, the same way that it has always been made.”

Randy P
Holly Springs, North Carolina

“We were on a tour of Ireland and made a stop at Belleek Pottery. It was way more interesting than I initially though it would be. It is very much a family operation with family members working together, or in some cases, several generations who have worked there. The patience and skill were very impressive as they made very delicate pottery, the same way that it has always been made.”

Randy P
Holly Springs, North Carolina

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The First Belleek Collectors Honouree was selected in 1986. The person selected by the choice of the members of the Society was  Commander Fred Gary U.S.N.R.  and past president of the San Diego Chapter of the Belleek Collectors Society.

Commander Gary and his wife Betty were honoured with a champagne reception at the Hotel De

A special plate was made to mark the occasion and limited to 5oo pieces. It was designed by Fergus Cleary Head of the Pottery's design team and it incorporated a cluster of scallop shells on the outer rim a reminder of many of the Pottery's early designs incorporating Marine themes. The central portion displayed the Belleek trademark used by the company since its earliest production in the 1860s.

 

 

The First Belleek Collectors Convention was held in Los Angeles in February 1993. There were over 275 attendees with representation from eighteen chapters including those from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.

The Convention was also attended by many of the Hall of fame Honourees and President of the Belleek Collectors International Society Mrs Angela Moore addressed the assembly remarking that it was exciting to be part of such an enthusiastic group of people.

A special plate was made to mark the occasion and limited to 5oo pieces. It was designed by Fergus Cleary Head of the Pottery's design team and it incorporated a cluster of scallop shells on the outer rim a reminder of many of the Pottery's early designs incorporating Marine themes. The central portion displayed the Belleek trademark used by the company since its earliest production in the 1860s.