Jack Murphy Clothing
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion retail |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Michael Murphy and Gerard McAuley |
| Headquarters | Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland |
Area served | |
Key people | Sarah Murphy (CEO) |
| Products | |
| Website | jackmurphy |
Jack Murphy Clothing is an Irish clothing company that produces outdoor and country attire.[1][2] It was founded by Michael Murphy and Gerard McAuley around 1996 in Balbriggan, named for the former's father, who operated a drapery business in Skerries. It is a family-run business. It produces waterproof jackets, waxed coats, and tweed garments.[3]
History
Jack Murphy began a garment business in Skerries, North County Dublin, after the World War II, initially producing women's corsetry.[4] Jack's son, Michael Murphy, later joined the company, which transitioned to focus on outerwear.[4] By the 1980s, the Murphy family was manufacturing outdoor clothing and camping gear.[1]
Around 1996, Michael Murphy and Gerard McAuley founded Jack Murphy Limited in Balbriggan, and developed a range of female and male "heritage style outerwear". It sold mostly through the retail trade, but had a warehouse with an outlet store in Stephenstown, Balbriggan.[5][6]
In 2018, Jack Murphy's granddaughter, Sarah Murphy, joined the business.[4][7] In 2021, Jack Murphy Clothing released a collection with Irish designer Deborah Veale.[8]
Operations
Jack Murphy Clothing is headquartered in Skerries, County Dublin, where its design operations are based.[4][9] Its collections are sold in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe, and North America. Michael Murphy is the lead designer, and Sarah Murphy is the CEO.[4]
Clothing
The Jack Murphy Clothing product line consists of outerwear and tweed apparel, including waterproof raincoats, waxed jackets, riding coats, sport coats, hats, and accessories.[10][11] Its primary focus is on its womenswear line, with a smaller collection for men.[4]
Queen Camilla and actress Kate Winslet have worn its coats.[8][1]
References
- ^ a b c Gittens, Geraldine (27 February 2009). "Royal approval for Irish brand as future queen dons raincoat". Irish Independent.
- ^ McQuillan, Deirdre (11 September 2021). "Jack Murphy brand takes a uniform approach to country style". Irish Times.
- ^ Heffernan, Amy (12 December 2021). "The thoughtful shopper". Business Post.
- ^ a b c d e f Finnan, Sarah. "Irish Design Spotlight: Jack Murphy".
- ^ Lynch, Suzanne. "Irish clothing company weathers the downturn". The Irish Times. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ Hughes, Kevin. "Letter re. Jack Murphy facility in Balbriggan" (PDF). Fingal County Council. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ O'Connor, Ruth (26 December 2020). "Weekend Loves: Our weekly guide to bright ideas and beautiful things". Irish Examiner.
- ^ a b Gloss, The (11 October 2021). "All The Latest News From Irish Designers".
- ^ Deering, Paul (27 March 2025). "Sligo company Voya Sligo named small business of the year". Irish Independent.
- ^ Barragry, Katie (13 January 2021). "It's time to wrap up".
- ^ Marija, Puskaric. "Fingal Enterprise Awards 2025: Finalists Announced".