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UK Sailmakers Ireland
Locally owned and operated — backed by the design tools, technology, and service network of the worldwide UK Sailmakers group.
CONTACT
Loft
UK Sailmakers Ireland
Carrigaline, Co. Cork, Ireland
Address
HMC Sailmakers, Kilnagleary Business Park, Carrigaline, Co. Cork P43 YR22
Local website
uksailmakers.ie ↗Phone
+353 21 483 1505We’ll reach out as soon as possible — call or email to arrange a visit.
ABOUT THIS LOFT
Fifty years of McWilliam Sailmakers, now UK Sailmakers Ireland.
UK Sailmakers Ireland was founded as McWilliam Sailmakers with a clear mission: to bring the latest sailmaking technology to Irish sailors. Fifty years on, that mission is unchanged. From the loft at Kilnagleary Business Park in Carrigaline, a few minutes from Crosshaven and the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the team designs and builds sails tailored to your boat, your class, and your budget.
The loft entered a new chapter in 2017 with the return of Barry Hayes and Claire Morgan from Hong Kong, where Barry held a key role in UK Sailmakers’ primary production loft for more than fifteen years. Their return brought a renewed focus on technology and R&D in Ireland, and as shareholders of UK Sailmakers International the loft gives Irish sailors direct access to world-class design tools and materials.
As sailmakers, we do not just design sails for boats. We design and build sails for your boat. We serve a wide range of sailing disciplines, from one design and IRC racing fleets to coastal and offshore cruising, with services that extend well beyond new sails: racing repairs, winter service, and technical support from people who race the same waters.
The full UK Sailmakers product lineup is available here, from cruising Dacron to performance X-Drive® and Titanium laminates, as well as specialty downwind sails, Code Zeros and Matrix® Spinnakers. Every sail is built to deliver durability, performance and a precise fit for your boat and your sailing.
The Cork loft also anchors a regional network across the Irish Sea. Sales Representative Hammy Baker covers Northern Ireland, UK Sailmakers GBR North represents the loft across Northern England, Scotland and Wales, and UK Sailmakers GBR South West in Falmouth, the former Penrose Sailmakers, completes the picture. Much has changed over fifty years, but the same great sails and customer service continue, as does our commitment to growing the sport of sailing across the region.
THE TEAM
The people who build your sails.
Barry Hayes
Co-Owner
Barry has been in the sailmaking industry since 1999, with experience spanning lofts in Ireland, the USA, and Hong Kong, where he managed UK Sailmakers' primary production facility for over 15 years. He brings unmatched technical knowledge and a strong racing record across offshore and one design fleets worldwide.
Claire Morgan
Co-Owner
Claire joined the loft in 2017 and brings extensive offshore racing experience to her role, including the Newport Bermuda Race and regattas off the China coast. She oversees the McWilliam Bags business and accounts, and is a reliable hand when the pressure is on.
Andrew “Hammy” Baker
Sales Representative
Northern Ireland
Hammy grew up sailing on Strangford Lough and went on to compete at the highest levels of dinghy and offshore racing, including the Topper and Laser World Championships, the British IRC Nationals aboard JPK 1010 Straight Dealer, and the Figaro fleet as part of the Artemis Offshore Team. Based in Northern Ireland, he is your first point of contact for enquiries across the region.
WHAT THIS LOFT DOES
Sails, service, and support — local to your waters.
New sails
Cruising, racing, and one design sails custom designed for your boat with the group's shared design tools — from Dacron to Titanium membranes.
Repairs, recuts & service
Inspections, repairs, recuts, and conversions on any brand of sail — plus furling systems, hardware, and accessories.
Advice from sailmakers who sail
Rig tuning and trim guidance for your boat and your local conditions. Some lofts also offer on-the-water coaching and sail trials — ask yours what they provide.
Get a quote from this loft.
Your quote goes straight to Ireland, not a call center. We’ll reach out to you as soon as possible.