Flaherty Iron Works was started in 1976 by Francis X. Flaherty. Flaherty whose ancestors owned an iron works shop in Northwest Washington, D.C. during the Civil War grew up in Washington, D.C. and suburban Maryland. He had an interest in iron work since he was a teenager.

He was a firefighter for the District of Columbia fire department for 23 years during which he worked part time in iron work. After he retired he was able to devote full time to the metal working business. Flaherty's top priorities are attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.

He is a member of The National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metal Association, The American Welding Society, the Artist Blacksmith Association of North America, and the Blacksmith’s Guild of the Potomac. Articles about Flaherty Iron Works have been featured in various publications including, Interior Design magazine, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, the Fabricator magazine and the Journal of the American Welding Society. Flaherty Iron Works is blessed to have a team of very dedicated and talented employees who excel in their commitment to have completely satisfied clients.