Handmade in Killenard, Co. Laois
Hats worth getting dressed up for.
Hire from hundreds of hats and headpieces, or have something made just for you. Every piece is designed and finished by hand by Sinéad Harrington.
Come and try some on!
Hand-blocked
Most designs are shaped from scratch using traditional millinery techniques.
Kind to the planet
Natural, organic and recycled materials, with Irish linen, tweed and wool from local suppliers.
Never duplicated
Every hat for sale is catalogued and one of a kind.
How hiring works
1
Choose
Browse online by colour, or come and see everything in person.
2
Book a fitting
Visit the private hat room in Killenard and bring your outfit.
3
Wear it
3 to 5 days, longer if you need it. We can deliver next day, about €15 each way.
Sinéad
your milliner
Meet the maker
A lifetime of sewing, and a very full hat room.
Sinéad grew up in Kildare and moved home to Laois in 2018. She launched Harrington Hat Hire in 2013, and her designs have been worn at Royal Ascot, Cheltenham, Goodwood, Galway and Punchestown, and featured in Tatler.
Kind words from happy heads
5 out of 5 stars
“Couldn’t be more satisfied with my hat for my son’s wedding. Couldn’t recommend Sinead high enough…”
Janet B
June 2024
5 out of 5 stars
“I was treated so well by Sinead, she knew exactly what would suit and even got me to try on my dress to be sure. … I could not have been happier.”
Janet S
May 2024
5 out of 5 stars
“Sinead was fantastic at helping choose a hat at the very last minute for the Punchestown races. She was so accommodating and helpful.”
Rachel
May 2024
Visit the hat room
The Hat Room, Whitethorn, Tirhogar Rd, Killenard, Co. Laois R32 K4C8
Three minutes from the Heritage Hotel, just off the N7. About 20 minutes from Kildare Town, 30 from Naas and an hour from Dublin. By appointment, please.