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Ireland’s Most Affordable Outdoor Living Furniture

7 July 2025

Transform your outdoor space into something extraordinary with Ireland’s best selection of garden furniture and outdoor living essentials. Whether you're working with a...

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What Materials Are Best for Outdoor Furniture?

13 May 2025

When choosing garden furniture, selecting the right materials is crucial, especially considering the Irish climate, known for its frequent rain, wind, and fluctuating...

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Top 5 Garden Trends for Summer 2025

5 May 2025

Summer is just around the corner, and if you’re dreaming of refreshing your garden or outdoor space, now is the perfect time to get inspired.At Rathwood, we’re seeing...

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How to Choose the Right Garden Furniture for Your Space

2 May 2025

Creating your dream outdoor space starts with choosing the right furniture — and at Rathwood, we have everything you need to transform a garden, patio, or balcony into a...

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Why Invest in Quality Garden Furniture?

30 April 2025

When it comes to creating your perfect outdoor space, it's tempting to focus only on style or price. But when you live in Ireland — where the weather can turn from...

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How to Maintain and Care for Your Rattan Garden Furniture

28 April 2025

Investing in Rathwood’s rattan garden furniture means you’re choosing quality, durability, and timeless style. And while our rattan sets are designed to withstand the...

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Eco-Friendly fire pit why buy?

27 April 2025

Key Benefits Eco-Friendly: The Eco Fuego refill emits only 1.4kg of CO2/hr, a significant reduction compared to conventional fire pits that produce up to 15kg CO2/hr.2...

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Pergola Buying Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

27 April 2025

Looking to make more of your garden this year? Whether you're planning a relaxed outdoor lounge, a stylish dining area, or simply somewhere to enjoy the changing...

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Why Is Rattan Garden Furniture A Popular Choice For the Irish Climate?

2 March 2017

Rattan garden furniture, particularly resin wicker garden furniture, has been in increasing demand at the Rathwood Furniture Store in the past few years. There are many...

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Plastic, Aluminium or Rattan Garden Furniture?

22 February 2017

What is the best material for your garden furniture? Wood, cast aluminium, rattan, wicker, plastic... garden furniture comes in many different styles and materials, all...