Rathbornes 1488

"For over 500 years, Rathbornes 1488 has been lighting Ireland — now hand-pouring luxury candles and home fragrance in Dublin for homes around the world."

Founded in Dublin in 1488, Rathbornes 1488 is regarded as the world’s oldest candle company — a rare Irish heritage brand with more than five centuries of craft behind it. Its candles once helped illuminate Dublin’s streets, lighthouses and churches, and that legacy continues today through luxury home fragrance made in Ireland. 

From scented candles and reed diffusers to bath, body and gifting collections, Rathbornes creates elegant pieces for the home that feel timeless, considered and distinctly Irish. Each candle is hand-poured in Dublin using a proprietary natural wax blend that includes sustainably sourced Irish beeswax, supporting local beekeepers and preserving traditional craft. 

For W.ie, Rathbornes 1488 represents the very best of Irish heritage retail: beautifully made, deeply rooted in place, and ideal for meaningful gifts, interiors and Irish-made discovery.

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