A family-run pottery in an old stone mill beside the River Nore, where every piece is made by hand through a 20-step process you can watch through viewing windows.
Large glass viewing windows look into the working pottery, so when the team is making you can watch throwing, hand-painting and sponge-decorating as each piece goes through its 20-step process. Catch the makers at work on weekday visits.
The flagship shop spreads over three floors of the mill with the full range of Nicholas Mosse patterns — Old Rose, Fuchsia, Wild Flower Meadow and more — plus textiles, glassware, Irish-made homeware and gifts.
Upstairs, the café overlooks the river and serves freshly baked scones, light lunches, sweet treats and good coffee, with gluten-free options. A relaxed spot to end a visit.
The renovated flour mill sits on the River Nore in Bennettsbridge, a pretty village a short drive south of Kilkenny City. The river also powers the pottery's hydro electricity.
Pre-booked groups can go behind the scenes on a 30–40 minute guided tour of the mill: the history, the spongeware process, the makers and a small pottery gift to take home. Tours need advance booking and are offered at limited times.
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