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Autumn Season Discounts from UK Sailmakers Ireland

3rd September 2026

Here at UK Sailmakers Ireland, we are busier then ever. With new sails and sail orders still being filled. We are still delivering sails well into the Autum, but as the season comes to a close. We are getting ready and planning ahead for next year. So we are offering our winter discount to give you the best opportunity to get what you need for the season ahead.

FIRST 40.7 ROSMARINA. IRL 6766 with Her XD Carbon sails, leading the fleet out of the fog in Cork HarbourFIRST 40.7 ROSMARINA. IRL 6766 with Her XD Carbon sails, leading the fleet out of the fog in Cork Harbour

We make many of our sails locally, right here in Cork, as we have a plotter, so our customers can receive their new sails in time for their regattas. That's not a claim every sailmaker can make. From 1720 spinnakers to Howth 17 sails, Mermaids, SODs, Waterwags, This is the level of professional customer service sailors have come to expect from UK Sailmakers Ireland, and that's a responsibility we take seriously.

Having the ability to design and produce sails in Ireland is a key feature of our loft. With the resident sailmaking know-how right here, sailors can discuss their new sails face-to-face with the sailmakers who will be building them. That is a rare and very special part of what makes UK Sailmakers Ireland stand out in the marketplace.

1720 IRL 1747 with her new Pink “ McWilliam’s “ Spinnaker and XD Carbon Main1720 IRL 1747 with her new Pink “ McWilliam’s “ Spinnaker and XD Carbon Main

Although we make many of our own sails, some are also made at our sister UK Sailmakers lofts world-wide. As we are an independent group of sailmakers, we are one of the few left world wide. With the collective knowledge and experience to rival any Sailmaking group.

Plotter Marvin in action. Where we design and make our sailsPlotter Marvin in action. Where we design and make our sails

As autumn draws in our Winter Discount programme kicks in from September 1st until November 30th, giving you time to inspect your sails one last time and see what's needed for the new season starting in March.

Get in early, get out early, and sail with confidence.

About the Loft

UK Sailmakers Ireland brings modern professional sailmaking to Irish Sailing.​ Formerly known as McWilliam Sailmakers; the company was started 47 years ago to bring the latest technology to Irish sailors - we continue this mission today.

Under new leadership in 2018; our loft is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of all Irish sailors. ​As sailmakers, we do not just design sails for boats. We design and build sails for your boat. Our extensive and versatile product line allows us to produce sails to suit your requirements and expectations.  

​As a core loft within the UK Sailmakers Group, we are uniquely placed to draw from a worldwide pool of knowledge and experience - these ties have been recently strengthened with the return of Barry Hayes and Claire Morgan from Hong Kong. ​Barry held a key role in our primary production facility on Hong Kong Island for the past fifteen years. With their return comes a renewed focus on technology R&D on Irish waters.  

​With a wide variety of sailing conditions and an impressive pool of talent, the Irish cruiser racing fleet is the ideal testbed for new technologies.​ 

​As with all things in sailing; the secrets will be closely guarded - but for the first time in decades Irish sailors will be at the forefront of sail technology development.​

Although much has changed; some constants remain. The same great sail and customer service we have provided in the past will continue, as does our commitment and passion for growing the sport of sailing all over the country. 

Barry Hayes [email protected]

Contact Information:

UK Sailmakers Ireland

Kilnagary Business Park

Carrigaline

County Cork

P43 YR22

Republic of Ireland

Tel: +353 21 4831505

Fax: +353 21 4831700

Email: [email protected]

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