Our History

At O'Neills, we combine cutting edge sportswear design with unbeatable delivery times. Our focus on quality has made us Ireland's leading sportswear manufacturer. When you choose O'Neills you are choosing quality.

It all began in 1918 when Charles O’Neills spotted a need for Gaelic football and hurling balls. The first O’Neills size 5 football was produced by Charles O’Neill & Co. in his family home on Dublin’s Capel Street. Over the next 50 years, the company became renowned as the manufacturer of footballs and hurling balls for Gaelic games. Venturing into the textile industry initiated a whole new era for O’Neills, as the company began manufacturing sports apparel and playing kits. The expansion of the facilities in Walkinstown and Strabane, acquisition of dye houses and investment in state-of-the-art knitting technologies provided the foundations to implement a vertically-integrated manufacturing operation. Today, each stage of the production process is overseen in-house – from the knitting of yarn through to dyeing, cutting, sewing, printing and embroidery – to ensure each garment is of the highest quality.

As we move into the future, O’Neills remains driven by the same spirit of innovation and craftsmanship that began over a century ago. Continued investment in advanced manufacturing technologies, sustainable materials, and streamlined production processes ensures we stay at the forefront of sportswear performance and design. Our commitment is not only to meet the evolving needs of athletes and teams, but to anticipate them, delivering products that combine durability, comfort, and cutting edge style.