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Irish premium footwear and clothing brand known for waterproof leather boots for sailing and outdoor pursuits.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

Dubarry of Ireland, legally known as Dubarry Shoes, is a premium footwear and clothing company that manufactures and supplies waterproof leather boots for sailing and outdoor pursuits as well as shoes and clothing designed for day-to-day wear. It was set up in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland in 1937 as a joint venture between the local Chamber of Commerce and the Cullen family, who brought footwear production experience from Northampton, England. The brand was named after Madame Du Barry to differentiate it from other Irish competitors. Its headquarters are at Glentaun, Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland. The company trades under the names Dubarry, Dubarry of Ireland and Dubarry Shoes, and its product range spans boots, shirts, knitwear, wax jackets and waterproof jackets.

History

Dubarry was set up in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland in 1937. It was initially set up as a joint venture between the local Chamber of Commerce and the Cullen family, who brought experience in footwear production from Northampton in England. To differentiate the brand from other Irish competitors, the company was named after the French courtesan and mistress of Louis XV, Madame Du Barry, as "Dubarry". Dubarry opened its first UK store in November 2013 on Kings Road, Chelsea, and later established a store at the centre of the Cotswolds in Cheltenham in June 2016. Dubarry's distribution point in the UK is located in Chipping Norton.

Products and positioning

Premium footwear and clothing brand; its GORE-TEX® lined, waterproof, breathable boots are described as the benchmark for excellence.

  • Galway Boot

    Signature boot available in a choice of colours and fits.

  • GORE-TEX® lined waterproof boots

    Waterproof, breathable boots described as the benchmark for excellence.

  • Bowline lightweight jacket

    Men's hybrid jacket in Navy, priced at £179.

  • Larkfield wax cotton jacket

    Men's wax cotton jacket in Dusky Green, priced at £299.

  • Starboard waterproof blouson jacket

    Men's waterproof blouson jacket in Navy, priced at £249.

  • Croatia fleece-lined crew jacket

    Men's Aquatech fleece-lined crew jacket with waterproofing, breathability and wind resistance, priced at £199.

Recent events

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    Dubarry introduces Aquatech footwear collection[5]

    Dubarry introduced its Aquatech footwear collection, adding the Antibes and Palma trainers to the existing Easkey and Skerries models.

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