Poplar Linens

Poplar Linens is an Irish textile company that produces fabric and interior products. Its retail partners include Tesco and John Lewis.[1] Poplar Linens manufactures cloth products featuring brands such as PAW Patrol[2] and Mrs. Brown's Boys.[3] The company is directed by Ben Walsh, Sean Walsh, Liam Walsh and Colm Walsh,[4] who also became the co-owners of Great Southern Hotels in 2006.[5]

Poplar Linens
TypeUnlimited
IndustryTextiles and other cloth products
Founded1949 (1949)
Headquarters
Westport, County Mayo
,
Ireland
Websitepoplarlinens.com

In April 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Poplar Linens began selling personal protective equipment through their website for the first time.

History

Poplar Linens was founded as the "Handkerchief Factory."[6] The company is documented as the largest Irish manufacturer of linen tea towels by the Clew Bay Heritage Centre.[7] In January 2002, Poplar Linens became one of the licensees for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, producing bed linen, towels and flags for the event.[8]

References
  1. "Poplar Linens helps businesses prepare for Star Wars mania with official licensed products". Cision Inc. 15 December 2015.
  2. "New PAW Patrol range proves Poplar!". LTW Magazine. 13 April 2016.
  3. Langsworthy, Billy (30 June 2014). "Mrs Brown's Boys kitchen textiles range on the way". Licensing.biz.
  4. Cooke, Nicola (26 August 2006). "Walsh brothers hold lucrative linen deals". The Sunday Business Post.
  5. Beesley, Arthur (25 August 2006). "Family group set to buy three airport hotels for €75m". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 11 September 2016. – via HighBeam (subscription required)
  6. "Bridie Horan". The Mayo News. 3 October 2007.
  7. "Cathair na mart (Journal of the Westport Historical Society) Volume 10 Reprinting" (PDF). Clew Bay Heritage Centre.
  8. Brabbs, Cordelia (24 January 2002). "Licensees warm up for World Cup 2002". Campaign Magazine.
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