The Short Version
Some links on Modelrailways.ie are affiliate links. If you click them and buy something, we may earn a small commission. This doesn't change our editorial independence — we only list retailers we'd genuinely recommend to fellow Irish modellers.
How Affiliate Links Work on This Site
Affiliate links are marked with rel="sponsored" in the HTML. In practice, they look like normal links — clicking one takes you directly to the retailer's website. If you make a purchase within the retailer's attribution window (typically 24–30 days), we receive a small percentage of the sale value.
We currently have affiliate or referral arrangements with a small number of retailers listed on our Where to Buy page. We earn no commission from links to clubs, heritage railways, museums, or community organisations.
Does This Affect Our Recommendations?
Our retailer directory lists the shops that are genuinely useful to Irish modellers — this is the core editorial test, not whether they have an affiliate programme. We have not excluded retailers because they don't offer affiliate commissions, and we have not included retailers solely because they do. Shops are listed based on stock range, reliability, and relevance to Irish outline modelling.
We do not accept payment for placement in our clubs directory, exhibitions calendar, or heritage railway guide. These listings are editorial — based on public information, independent research, and the genuine usefulness of each listing to our readers.
Premium Listings (Future)
We may introduce optional paid "premium listing" placements for retailers or operators in future. If and when this happens, premium listings will be clearly labelled as such. Paid placement does not affect editorial content elsewhere on the site.
Accuracy of Information
We make every effort to keep retailer information, heritage railway dates, and club details accurate. However, things change — stock goes out of production, exhibitions move dates, clubs change meeting venues. Always confirm with the relevant club, railway, or retailer before travelling or ordering. We do not accept liability for any loss arising from outdated information on this site.
Contact
Questions about our commercial relationships or affiliate arrangements: hello@modelrailways.ie