An Irish walking cape is a piece of outerwear, traditionally made from Irish wool. It is typically worn over the shoulders and extends down to the knees or even lower. Irish walking capes often come in bright colors and different motifs such as Celtic or patchwork. For more, check out Irish walking capes from our Jimmy Hourihan collection.
Jimmy Hourihan Capes and Shawls
Jimmy Hourihan Tweed Cape with Toggle Fastening
Jimmy Hourihan Knee Length Tweed Cape
Jimmy Hourihan Long Cape with Convertible Hood
Jimmy Hourihan Hip Length Cape
Jimmy Hourihan Cashmere Cape with Convertible Hood
Jimmy Hourihan Cape with Saddle Stitching
Jimmy Hourihan Tweed Cape in Herringbone
Jimmy Hourihan Shawl in Black/Red with Celtic Motif
Jimmy Hourihan Shawl With Celtic Motif
Jimmy Hourihan Fringed Shawl with Celtic Spiral Motif
Jimmy Hourihan Fringed Shawl With Color Panel Design
Jimmy Hourihan Fringed Shawl in Plaid Design
Jimmy Hourihan Shawl With Sylvan Motif
Jimmy Hourihan Shawl With 'Picasso' Inspired Motif
Jimmy Hourihan Shawl in Gray/Pink with Celtic Motif
Jimmy Hourihan Shawl with Bubbles Motif
Jimmy Hourihan Cape with Convertible Hood
Jimmy Hourihan Cape With Zip
Jimmy Hourihan Knee Length Cape Decorative With Interior Lining
Jimmy Hourihan Shawl with Large Box Check Design
Jimmy Hourihan Shawl with Dot Motif
Jimmy Hourihan Fringed Shawl with Celtic Motif
Jimmy Hourihan Shawl with Colour Block Design
Jimmy Hourihan Fringed Shawl with Feather Motif
We are delighted to present you with a wide range of capes and shawls from Jimmy Hourihan of Dublin. At Gifts of Ireland, we regularly meet with Jimmy to keep informed of the latest designs on offer. Jimmy has been creating luxurious outerwear for over sixty years. All of the range are beautifully designed and made here in Dublin from Donegal Irish tweed, 100% pure new wool and cashmere/wool blends. Popular items for the autumn and winter time are the Irish walking cape, Irish wool cape and the tweed coats. The complete collection brings an understated element of luxury to these classic silhouettes and are the ultimate addition to your wardrobe. We ship from Dublin to your home worldwide. Enjoy your shopping experience with us and reach out to Aidan if you have any questions.
What is an Irish walking cape?
What's the history of the Irish walking cape?
The Irish walking cape, or Irish wool cape, is a traditional outer garment worn by both men and women. It derived from traditional cloaks worn in the sixteenth century when woolen cloaks gained popularity in Ireland due to their practicality in rapidly changing weather. Nowadays, Irish walking capes remain popular and continue to serve their purpose as elegant outerwear on the Emerald Isle.