Seanchaí Ember Collection

The seanchaí (pronounce Shann-a-key) was Ireland's keeper of stories, the voice by the fire who carried the memory of a place forward, generation to generation. The Seanchaí Collection is our tribute to that tradition: pieces made for long evenings, low light, and the quiet hour when a room settles and a story begins. Ember is the spark - the first moment the fire catches.

Not the smell of the fire itself, but the feeling of it. The first moment the flame catches and the storyteller begins. Pink pepper and pear give way to rose and magnolia, before settling into cedarwood and patchouli with a hint of coffee.  The warm depth of a Connemara hearth at first light. It's autumn indoors: long evenings, low light, and a candle lit against the dark. The opening chapter of the Seanchaí Collection.

Soft Florals

The delicate, timeless notes of Magnolia and Rose whispers a grace in the air

Warm Woods

The grounded woody notes of Cedarwood, Musk, Ambergris, and Patchouli leave a lasting trail of warmth, depth, and firelit allure

Roasted Coffee

Rich, bold, and awakening, like the first sip at dawn

Rathbornes is the world's oldest candle house. For over five centuries we've handcrafted and hand-poured our candles in Dublin, using techniques perfected by our artisans across generations — every scent carrying a little of Ireland, cast in wax.