Our Story

Ballybar Ireland is an Irish country clothing and lifestyle brand, based at Coppenagh House Farm on the outskirts of Tullow, Co. Carlow.

We didn't start Ballybar, but when the chance came to take it on in 2022, we jumped at it. Since then, we've grown it from a shirt label into a full country lifestyle brand, with our signature men's and women's country shirts at the heart of it, alongside boots, hats, belts and accessories chosen to go with them.

What we look for is simple: pieces that are well made, comfortable, and look good wherever your day takes you. That might be the office, the school run, a day at the races or a night out in the local. Country style, without the fuss.

We're Robert and Ciara Stanley, a husband and wife team. When we're not running the farm shop at Coppenagh or looking after our Highland cows, you'll find us here at Ballybar HQ, packing orders and planning what's next.

Our customers come from all walks of life. Some live in the country, some just love the style, and plenty wear Ballybar to work and to everything else besides. We're very glad to have every one of them.

  • Ciara Stanley

    Ciara Stanley

    Ciara is the driving force behind Ballybar, taking the brand on in 2022 and growing it into the country lifestyle brand it is today. She also runs Ardattin Embroidery, which she started in 2015, and the farm shop at Coppenagh House Farm.

    She's a strong voice for women in agriculture, has spoken on the Sustainability Stage at Bord Bia Bloom, and was named Female Entrepreneur of the Year by Carlow Local Enterprise Office. Most days you'll find her picking new styles, chatting to customers, or out on a run around the lanes of Tullow.

  • Robert Stanley

    Robert runs Stanley Heating Repairs, selling and servicing AGAs right across the island of Ireland, so there aren't many country kitchens he hasn't been in. But the farm is his real passion, and if he had his way, he'd be at Coppenagh House Farm every day.

    He's not at Ballybar HQ day to day, but you'll spot him on the stand at the big shows, including the Royal Highland Show, Balmoral and the Dublin Horse Show. He also turns up on our social media now and again, and whenever a new shirt needs photographing, he's our model. Definitely not by choice.