For many years master tailor Deasún Breathnach has been helping the men of Dublin to look their best.
For two decades, Deasún Breathnach has provided a master tailor's expertise to the men who come through the doors of his premises, Lords Menswear on Parliament Street.
Tailoring in Ireland is a profession in decline, but his services are still in demand by those who prefer made to measure suits over mass produced clothing available in most men’s shops.
Níl an rogha mór ó thaobh an t-éadach de.
Filmmaker, writer, musician and broadcaster Éamon de Buitléar is one customer. Tweed suits handmade by Deasún Breathnach serve him well out on the hills, but just as importantly,
Taitníonn an cineál gearradh liom a dhéananns Dessie.
Barrister Séamus Ó Tuathail is another returning customer. He purchased his wedding suit here and is now back for a new suit fitting. This time, he is looking forward to the arrival of his first child, and associates Breathnach’s suits with happy events in his life,
Tá súil agam gur tharraing sé an t-adh orm.
From 'Tinteán’ broadcast on 11 January 1996. The reporter is Pat Butler.
'Tinteán' was an Irish language features and entertainment series broadcast on RTÉ Television. First broadcast on 28 September 1995, it ran until April 1996. The presenters and reporters were Pat Butler, Siobhán Ní Úrdail and Brídóg Ní Bhuachalla.
