Roisin Cross Silks

Specialties

Roisin Cross Silks is the only specialist silk supplier in Ireland, was established in 1978 and have maintained a reputation of excellence. Our finest collection of silks are suitable for Bridal, Evening wear and Soft Furnishing’s

We design, we create, we teach, we use silks. Our in house Bridal/​Dress designer — Ann Flavin is a designer with immense flair and creativity. Our course tutor — Sarah Foy is renowned within the Industry for her ability to both teach and design and delivers dressmaking and Pattern Drafting classes in an informative but relaxed atmosphere. Our collection of silks are renewed each year and are exclusive to RCS.

We operate in both the trade and retail Industry. Please feel free to drop in any time Mon– Fri 9.30−5.30 or by appointment Saturday. We offer silk swatch’s free of charge and mail order always welcome. Payments may be made by debit/​credit card, cash, cheque or via Paypal.

History

Established in 1978.

Roisin Cross began importing silks directly from the manufacturers in Thailand (Thai silks) in 1978. The business continued to grow in the 1980’s and Roisin extended the collection of silks, sourcing in both India (silk Dupion) and China (Printed silks, Crêpe’s, Chiffon’s, Organza’a, Jap’s, Velvets & Satin’s). RCS was renowned for her collection of sumptuous silks, and over her 28 in business created a heritage in care with this exquisite product. She retired in 2006 and the business was purchased by Judith O’Sullivan who continued to run the business in a similar model but extended the business into Bridal & Dress design and then introduced Dressmaking & Soft Furnishing courses’s in 2009.

Meet the Business Owner

Judith O’Sullivan M.

Business Owner

Judith O’Sullivan purchased Roisin Cross Silks, a thriving business that was then 28 years old, in late 2006.

Judith comes to the silk business with significant business and management skills. She qualified as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) from St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin 4 in 1987 and from then until 2007 she worked as an Intensive Care Nurse at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin 1. During that time, Judith also undertook a Bachelor in Nursing, several nursing management courses and was elected to the Board of Directors at the Mater Private Hospital.

In 2012, Judith attended Grafton Academy (Pattern Drafting) to enhance her knowledge within this very specialized area and continues to support both the Bridal/​Dress design and the teaching facets with the business.