In the Press
March 2025
'The Council of Irish Fashion Designers has unveiled its highly anticipated SS25 collections, showcasing the best of Ireland’s fashion talent. This is what we loved …'
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GALWAY Now Magazine
Spring 2024
Style Shortlist
'The Claregaway jewelry designer on favourite Irish brands, go-to gifts and the handcream she can't live without.'
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GALWAY Now
November 2024
'25 Gorgeous Galway Gifts Under €100
Exclusively made in Galway or stocked at Galway-owned stores, here are 25 thoughtful and stylish buys that will help you share the local love this Christmas.'
'By Leahy Connect Bracelet, €65
Handrcrafted by Laoise Leahy in her Galway studio, the Connect Bracelet can be engraved and would be a beautiful gift for a friend or mum.
Available in a rainbow of crochet colours and in yellow, rose gold or silver.'
Read more, here.
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GALWAY Now Magazine
Autumn 2024
TANYA LEE CONROY
'The interior stylist and creative on what makes her tick... "Also woman-owned and Galway based, By Leahy creates time stamps with children's signatures in jewellery, byleahy.com".'
Featured: Landscape Slip Bracelet, solid 9ct yellow gold.
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STELLAR Magazine
July 2024
'Founded in 2019 by Laoise Leahy, By Leahy is a fine jewellery brand based in Galway. These pieces capture stories through personalised fine jewellery, and now you can even get fingerprints engraved on pendants.
How lovely?
A highly involved process translates the fingerprint of a loved one into a beautifully engraved equivalent. It results in the most sentimental and coveted gift to be treasured forever.'
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, and Signature Slip
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The Gloss
The Cool Girl’s Guide To Galway by Penny McCormick
‘If you’re heading west for a weekend break, pack these tips from residents on where to stay, dine, shop and play…'
Access the guide here.
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Irish Country Magazing
March/April 2024
'‘A GIFT TO CHERISH
You will, of course be familiar with personalised pieces of jewellery, but we have unearthed a particularly special personalisation service. Galway business By Leahy (byleahy.com) has a rather unique bespoke engraving option where the handwriting, signature, or hand drawing of a loved one can be engraved onto a chosen piece of fine jewellery. How lovely would this be for a mum of young children, a mum missing someone, or a mum who just needs to be reminded of how adored she really is.’
Featured: Signature Slip, 9ct Yellow Gold, Bespoke Engraving
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1. For the Sentimentalist
Laoise Leahy’s Galway jewellery brand By Leahy makes the most beautiful personalised jewellery — in particular their Signature Envelope necklaces (from €435) which contain a tiny ‘note’ which can be personalised with a person’s handwriting and message.
Leahy’s first order of 2024 was a proposal request — the note reading ‘Will you marry me?’ Jewellery to be worn close to the heart for certain.’
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, 9ct Yellow Gold, Standard Engraving 'My Love'
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Galway Now
March/April 2023
Mother's Day Gift Guide
'The Jewellery Lover, 100% designed and handmade in Galway, customers can tailor their item by choosing it to be handmade in 18ct gold, 9ct gold, 10ct rose gold, white gold, or sterling silver. A beautiful bespoke piece perfect for the mom in your life.'
Featured: Slip Shortie Drop Earrings, 18ct yellow gold, bespoke engraving 'Love Always', and Signature Envelope Necklace, standard engraving, 'Love always' 9ct yellow gold.
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Women's Way
March 13, 2023
Featured: Slip Shortie Drop Earrings, 9ct Gold
Engraving: 'Our Amazing Mother'
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VIP Magazine
February 2023
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, sterling silver, bespoke engraving, 'grá mo chroí'
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Irish Tatler
February 2023
'A True Gem, Self-gifted jewellery is a no-brainer. We love the handcrafted fine jewellery necklaces from By Leahy, which feature sentimental messages perfect for a Valentine's note to self. And, for an extra personal touch, you can opt for the bespoke engraving service which takes a handwritten message and engraves it exactly as provided.'
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, sterling silver, bespoke engraving, 'grá mo chroí'
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Galway Now
Jan/Feb 2023
'Laoise Leahy of By Leahy byleahy.com @byleahy Founded in 2019 by Laoise Leahy, By Leahy is a fine jewellery brand designed and handmade in Galway. Capturing stories through personalised fine jewellery, By Leahy is the next chapter in a story that started three generations ago. These designs are made to be enjoyed every day and, in time, passed down through generations to come.'
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace 9ct Gold
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The Irish Times
December 20, 2022
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The Irish Times Magazine
December 17, 2022
Featured: Signature Envelope Bracelet, 9ct Gold
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Irish Country Magazine
December 2022
Irish Made Gifting
Featured: Signature Envelope Bracelet, 9ct Gold
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Irish Independent Weekend Magazine
November 19, 2022
'Signature envelope necklace, This lovely sentimental gift from Galway-based jeweller Laoise Leahy allows you to get your handwritten message engraved on the necklace's attached slip, so the wearer can hold onto it forever.'
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, 9ct Gold
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The Gloss
November 2022
Featured, Signature Envelope Bracelet, 9ct Gold
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Galway Beo
May 29, 2022
May 27, 2022
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Irish Farmers Journal
May 25, 2022
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Irish Examiner
May 18, 2022
'Post It. Keep your secrets close to your heart in a recycled sterling silver signature envelope necklace'
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, Recycled Sterling Silver
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The Irish Times Magazine
April 23, 2022
'Shine, Envelope Necklace in recycled sterling silver, €275; byleahy.com'
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, Sterling Silver
Engraving: 'You are my world'
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The Gloss Magazine
April 2022
‘Corresponding… old school; rose gold envelope necklace, handmade in Ireland @byleahy’
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, 10ct Rose Gold
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Irish Country Magazine
March 2021
Each piece of jewellery from By Leahy can be personalised to capture her most memorable experiences. The distinctive letter-inspired designs are made in Co Galway.
Featured: Slip Duo Necklace, 9ct Gold
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Irish Country Magazine
March/April 2021
Featured: Slip Duo Necklace, 9ct Gold
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Business Post Magazine
February 2022
Engraved jewellery
Immortalise a moment in fine jewellery with By Leahy’s new slip duo necklace,
prices ranging from €215 to €750. It features two of the brand’s trademark envelopes inscribed with a word, name or phrase of your choice. With engravings etched by hand, this would make a thoughtful gift for a loved one on Valentine’s Day. See byleahy.com.
Featured: Slip Duo Necklace, 9ct Gold
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Irish Country Magazine
November 2021
"Saoirse Hanley looks into the glittering world of jewellery and finds there is something for every taste - from old to new, and even borrowed and blue... Despite the pandemic, jewellery has remained a focal point of the fashion scene in 2021... Significant milestones stop for no lockdown, and many jewellery outlets in Ireland have seen business booming amidst the pandemic, with life-long jewellery growing in popularity. People are drawn to...special pieces to mark new arrivals, graduations, or life's big moments... An increase in gifting and personalisation. A lot of companies have responded to this trend, with the likes of By Leahy, whose intricate necklaces can be engraved."
Featured: Mini Me Slip Bracelet, 9ct Gold and Ivory.
August 2021
'Designed and hand-made between Dublin and Galway, By Leahy produces fine jewellery made from high quality precious metals. There is no plating, vermeil or fill so each piece can be worn comfortably and confidently every single day, yet still stand the test of time to be handed down for generations.
By Leahy offers bespoke engraving on their signature slip and envelope necklace, perfect for giving yourself or someone you love a sweet note that will last forever.'
Sunday Independent Life Magazine
June 2021
'Slip of sentiment
By Leahy Signature Envelope necklace, from €275; Signature Slip, from €75, see byleahy.com'
Irish Mail on Sunday Magazine
May 2021
'TREASURE IT
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Business Post Magazine
April 2021
The Examiner
January 2021
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Image Magazine
December 2020
HEIRLOOM ELEGANCE
"By Leahy jewellery's signature piece is the gold envelope pendant with inner slip that can feature an inscription of your choice. Limerick-born founder and designer Laoise Leahy was inspired by a similar looking family heirloom given to her grandmother by her grandfather 60 years ago and was handed down first to her mother and eventually to her. Available in 9k gold and sterling silver, the former costs €545 and the latter costs €275 at byleahy.com"
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, 9ct Gold
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TheGloss.ie
November 2020
"ANY WOMAN WOULD LOVE A GIFT OF BEAUTIFUL JEWELLERY FOR CHRISTMAS. OR ANYTIME.…
There is a slew of talented Irish designers out there that are striking that balance between timeless and fashionable. The common theme? Beautiful molten hued pieces that are made from gold or combine elements like gold, enamel and precious stones; real modern heirlooms. With rings, bracelets, necklaces and more, here are the Irish designers you need to look at right now…"
Featured: Slip Bracelet, 18ct Gold
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Image.com
November 2020
"Founder Laoise Leahy established her collection of jewellery initially as a passion project, but since launching in 2018, has grown into a brand to capture special moments for loved ones. These handmade pieces are remarkably commercial, and all focused on making and retaining memories for the wearer. byleahy.com"
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Irish Country Magazine
July/August 2020
"These Irish-designed accessories are catching our eye for all the right reasons this season, with sustainability, ethical practices and considered thinking at the heart of these small Irish labels"
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, Sterling Silver
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THEGLOSS.IE
May 2020
Affordable Jewellery That Instantly Updates Your Summer Style
"Laoise, the designer behind By Leahy, handcrafts each solid gold or silver piece made-to-order from her Dublin-based studio. From hand-engraved necklaces and swishy chain earrings to pared-back modern rings and barely-there bracelets, they look just as good for business Zoom calls as they do when paired with a summer dress in your back garden. All of Leahy’s elegant pieces are lightweight, so they can be worn comfortably all day or night."
Featured: The Slip Collection
The Slip Ring and The Slip Earrings
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The Gloss Magazine
December 2019
GIFT GUIDE
"For stylish hostesses who make party throwing effortless, these gift ideas will appeal ..."
Featured: Signature Envelope Necklace, 9ct Gold