Festus Joyce the owner of the Joyce family Marble Quarry in Connemara founded Joyce Craftshop around 1895 to showcase the distinctive green stone. Today, artist and photographer Mark Joyce, the founder’s great-great-grandson, manages the shop. As well as a range of jewellery and goods featuring Connemara marble, including vintage pieces, there is a selection of Irish handcrafts and books.  

"Our green Connemara Marble is known as Irelands gemstone. This of course makes sense as our natural green stone shows nature at its most beautiful."