ROLLS ROYCE

Henry Royce was an engineer who believed in the highest standards and a quest for perfection. His first car did not satisfy those precise and exacting standards and so, in 1904, he endeavoured to create his own, market-leading engine for the burgeoning automotive industry. Car dealer, Charles Rolls, was so greatly impressed that he sought to become the exclusive dealer of Royce’s cars which would be sold from his London business to the most discerning customers. In 1906, Rolls-Royce was born and their legacy would be forever determined and, today, Rolls Royce cars are still recognised as the ultimate status symbol, the pinnacle of automotive engineering and a byword for luxury.

LUXURY BRANDS OF DUBLIN

Ireland’s capital city is being tipped as one of the world’s emerging global cities: a financial and technological hub which has become a preferred destination for Silicon Valley’s forays into Europe. A vibrant and youthful city, Dublin has a reputation as a fun and charming tourist destination, whilst its extremely well-educated population has made it a first-choice market for foreign investment and enterprise. Indeed, successive governments have made every effort to ensure that Ireland remains a dynamic and attractive location for capital, whether established multinational company or start-up venture. This combination of factors has seen the rapid expansion of the Irish middle class and an exponential increase in national wealth. Consequently, Ireland, and, in particular, Dublin has become a luxury destination, with high-end shopping, well-established heritage brands and top-class hotels and restaurants. We take a look at some of the brands that have put Dublin on the map.