Jack Murphy Clothing

A third-generation Irish family clothing brand combining classic tailoring, heritage fabrics and practical outerwear designed for Ireland’s changeable weather.

Jack Murphy Clothing is a Dublin-rooted Irish heritage brand with a family story that stretches back through three generations. The company traces its foundations to Jack Murphy’s early work in garment making after the Second World War, while 1973 became a defining point in the development of the family clothing business, when Jack and his son Michael were designing, cutting, sewing and packing garments under one roof.

The modern Jack Murphy identity grew from that manufacturing background and a practical understanding of clothing made for real weather. During the 1980s, Michael Murphy expanded the business further into outerwear after recognising the need for clothing that could cope with Ireland’s unpredictable conditions without sacrificing style. That balance between function and refinement still defines the collections today.

Jack Murphy describes itself as a third-generation Irish family business with a modern take on Irish heritage. Current collections are designed in Dublin and span womenswear and menswear, with waterproof coats and jackets, wax outerwear, tweed and wool coats, sports jackets, quilted pieces, gilets, waistcoats, trousers, culottes, skirts, hats, scarves and other accessories.

Tweed is one of the strongest links between the brand and Irish textile heritage. Jack Murphy uses fabrics from respected mills in both Donegal and Yorkshire, including Donegal-woven wool tweeds with the distinctive flecked colour associated with the county’s landscape. Its wider tweed programme also works with heritage British mill Abraham Moon & Sons, while the company’s wool garments carry Woolmark certification for verified wool quality and performance.

Waxed cotton provides another important strand of the collection. Jack Murphy sources waxed cotton from Halley Stevensons in Scotland, a specialist manufacturer with a history dating to 1864. The resulting jackets bring together countrywear heritage, weather protection and tailored styling, while the waterproof collections offer a more contemporary solution for wet and windy conditions.

The company’s approach is deliberately aligned with slow fashion. Jack Murphy focuses on purposeful clothing intended to be worn repeatedly and kept for years, placing emphasis on durable fabrics, tailored functionality and long-term care. Its own heritage message centres on garments that can be worn, enjoyed and potentially passed on rather than treated as disposable seasonal purchases.

Today the business is in its third generation, with Sarah Murphy joining the family company in 2018 and helping continue the transition from Jack’s original garment-making skills through Michael’s expertise in outerwear to a contemporary Irish fashion label with customers in Ireland and internationally.

The brand also collaborates within the wider Irish luxury and design landscape. A dedicated Adare Manor x Jack Murphy collaboration reflects the company’s ability to translate its heritage-led outerwear into partnerships with established Irish destinations, while its participation in Irish fashion and design showcases keeps the brand connected to the contemporary Irish clothing sector.

Jack Murphy operates primarily through its international online store and wholesale stockist network rather than a dedicated public flagship shop. The registered head office remains in Skerries, County Dublin, while online customer care is available Monday to Friday. The website ships to Ireland, the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and other international markets, with free-shipping thresholds available by region.

Why W.ie chose Jack Murphy Clothing: Jack Murphy is a strong example of an Irish family brand that has evolved without losing the practical thinking that shaped it. The business combines more than five decades of clothing heritage with contemporary Dublin-led design, Donegal tweed, specialist European fabrics and a genuine commitment to garments made to last. It offers visitors and Irish customers abroad a recognisably Irish style that feels rooted in weather, landscape and country life without becoming costume or souvenir wear. For W.ie, Jack Murphy belongs among the independent Irish fashion names worth discovering for quality outerwear, heritage fabric and enduring design.