The ultimate local gift guide: Over 100 Irish shops and brands to buy from this Christmas
Presenting... our Christmas gift guide with shopping options for all budgets
Any Corkonian would be thrilled to have a print of their hometown under the tree. Giles Norman’s prints are available to order framed and unframed in various sizes, with framed orders delivered in luxury gift wrapping. From €85, gilesnorman.com
The Nano Nagle Place Design Shop sells local craft and design, including a set of four stylish side plates made in Annabel Langrish’s studio in West Cork. €36 from nanonagleplacedesignshop.com
These reusable, fill-yourself Christmas crackers are the last crackers you'll ever have to buy. Fill them with meaningful surprises, such as family in-jokes and homemade treats. From €2.99 - €23.99, jiminy.ie
Get ready to race with this Ramp Racer wooden motorway. Your child will have a blast playing with the four colourful cars and watching them zoom down the track. It's the perfect toy to promote hand-eye coordination and imagination. €29.95 from KIDStore.ie
DribbleBoo bandana bibs are designed especially for super droolers with sensitive skin. They have three layers, including organic cotton front and back with hypoallergenic fleece filling the middle. €6 from BabyBoo.ie
An organic cotton magic wire headband which adapts to any shape and size, these can be styled in many different ways by just twisting the wire into the desired shape. From €24, bluebridgehouse.com
A class at The Tannery Cookery School is a perfect gift for a food lover or budding chef. All levels of cooks are welcome with a range of classes to suit everyone. Classes start from €110, tannery.ie
Designed for anyone with limited strength, mobility, dexterity or visibility, the kettle’s unique design means that there is no lifting, balancing, or straining when it comes to filling or pouring a hot kettle. €79.99 from DID Electrical and uccellodesigns.ie
If there’s a Swifty in your life then they’ll love the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Cassette Tapes print from Dóchas Designs. Available from €11 at dochasdesigns.com in a range of sizes.
For the ultimate gift of self-care, check out Ground Wellbeing, which has gorgeous sets available including the My Beloved Gift Box, which includes an Uplifting Body Oil and a Balancing Body Oil. €40 from groundwellbeing.com
For something special under the tree this Christmas, a pair of Radiance Hoop earrings from Mettle & Bloom will add some sparkle to the festivities. €34.95 from mettleandbloom.com
An Advent calendar with a difference, Tony’s Chocolonely’s Countdown Calendar has 25 tiny classic flavours with each window acting as a tiny mission to educate you about the bittersweet truths of the chocolate industry. €13.99 at Supervalu, Dunnes, and independent retailers such as Brown Thomas, Fallon & Byrne, and Earth Mother.
The beautiful handmade 'Together' silver and gold pendant necklace is sure to impress this Christmas. €1,285, designworksstudio.ie
With our changeable weather, you can't beat a sturdy umbrella and this wooden handle umbrella has an automatic opener to keep you dry as quickly as possible. €79.95, fitzgeralds.ie
Ceola Wire Design offer a range of designs featuring intricate wirework maps of that place you call home to create unique vibrant statement pieces. See instagram.com/ceola_wire_design and facebook.com/ceolascrafts
Incredible Socks are made using sustainable bamboo materials with fun, bold and colourful designs. Each sale helps their charity partners Bombay Teen Challenge, Jigsaw and Focus Ireland. €9.95 for adults €7.95 for kids, incrediblesocks.ie
The multi-award winning and deeply moisturising Nourishing Radiance Serum is a radiance-boosting, superfood serum formulated with sustainable rainforest botanicals from the Peruvian Amazon and Andes Mountains. €79 from nunaia.com
Christmas cards designed, printed and packaged in Co.Kerry by artist Hannah of Sayers Studio. The cards are 100% plastic-free and made to be framed. €4 each or 6 for €20, sayersstudio.com
An innovative magnetic meal planner that holds all your go-to-recipes on magnetic cards. The Starter Pack contains 49 magnetic recipe cards of the most popular dishes cooked in Ireland today. €29.99 from magneplan.com
The PrePro & ProAge set contains PreProbiotic Cleanse, a gentle daily cleanser, and the award-winning Skin Protein, a serum that tightens, brightens and repairs the skin with visible results. Plus abonus Cleanse Off Mitt and vanity bag. €75 from skingredients.com
An online shop of contemporary Irish design gifts with 10% of every sale going to one of 11 Irish charities of the customer’s choice. Choose from over 30 different Irish designers and makers of jewellery, stationery, beauty/wellness products, accessories, homewares, and books. See wrappedinkindness.ie
Possibly the most colourful shop in Dungarvan, you'll find a treasure trove of gifts, stocking fillers and decorations, including the amazing Dino With Christmas Lights Hanging Decoration. €10, isabelsplace.ie
The Blas Box from Blas na hÉireann is the ultimate gift for the food enthusiast in your life. It includes everything you need to fill up your Christmas larder from boozy drinks, hot drinks, sweet treats and savoury goodies. €155 per box, email info@irishfoodawards.com to reserve. See irishfoodawards.com/blas-box
Featuring an Irish cream liquor, a classic gingerbread, a spiced orange gel and everyone’s favourite cranberry chocolate, the Christmas Selection Box is the perfect gift for anyone who loves chocolate. €30 from grachocolates.com
The Book Resort Christmas gift boxes include a new book, a chocolate bar from O'Conaill Chocolate and a Christmas candle from The Irish Chandler plus a handwritten Christmas card from Carrigeen Cards with your message. From €38, thebookresort.ie
Céilí Flood understands that a piece of jewellery reflects personal style and individuality. Her 14-carat gold-plated necklaces, including the Love, Soul Sister and Pause styles are a testament to the wearer's personal journey. Necklaces €59, littlelight.ie
UPiLOT offers anyone the opportunity to experience the thrill and excitement of what it feels like to be an airline pilot as they take the controls in a Boeing 737 flight simulator in Dublin. A 60-minute flight experience starts at €199, with a 240-minute experience priced at €499, upilot.ie
The fine illustrations in Lilliputiens Farm Activities Toy tell the story of farm animals. They are easy to attach to the playpen with velcro fasteners. €36.95 from mimitoys.ie
Handcrafted leather wallets, bags, belts, notebook covers and more, with free personalised embossing on many accessories. buancrafts.com Wild & Free The new Wild & Free Cobe is the first luxury waterproof coat and dry robe in one. It is unisex and made with recycled nylon in a slimline and lightweight style. €165.95 at wildandfreeoutdoors.com
The award-winning Irish designer and visual artist has released a new series of her sell out fine art prints in time for Christmas. Her limited edition 'Dive In' prints are the ideal Christmas gift for the sea swimmers. From €40, laurajaynehalton.com
Wood and acrylic handmade jewellery. The collection includes a handpainted Robin Redbreast Brooch made of layered birch. €36, themessybrunette.com
Plant-based claw clips for all hair types that aim to "candify hair" through fun and colour. From €11-€21, candyclawclips.com
Give ‘The Gift of a Portrait’ from artist Mary Duffy, who will create a portrait of a special someone or a pet from a photo. From €220, maryduffyportraits.ie
A luxurious collection of 100% natural soy wax candles aims to encourage you to treasure the little moments in life. €35, janedarcy.ie
Part of the Celestial Glow collection, Earth Light is a certified organic hand care duo that includes a Handy to Have hand cream and Clean Me Up handwash. €34, voya.ie
Perfect for winter skincare, the Microbiome Booster Serum acts as a shield for your skin's defensive barrier, restoring its natural pH, and defending against external aggressors like frosty winds and dry indoor heating. €45, sastaskinhealth.com
If board games are an essential part of your family Christmas, you should try 30 Seconds, the quick-thinking, fast-talking description game that is perfect for any group or family. €29.99 from toy and game stores nationwide and 30seconds.ie
The Newgrange Living Cheese Board features a hidden compartment to store four accompanying knives, it’s a great choice for anyone who enjoys entertaining. €25, carrollsirishgifts.com
It's Ireland's leading supplier of sports and fitness equipment and has a host of gifts perfect for the gym or sports enthusiast in your life. Kickstart your way into the a healthier new year with some of their gym packs currently on sale. We love the free-standing punch bag and the adjustable dumbells. But our favourite under-the-tree surprise is the outdoor table tennis table now for just €449.
There are many great gifts to choose from, including the Enibas Anam sterling silver Grá disc chain. €45, kilkennydesign.com
The USB-chargeable NightVision Light is designed to enhance safety and visibility during nighttime or low-light conditions. It can be easily attached to items including clothing, bags, helmets, and more. €39.99, bodylitegear.com
Handmade soap, shampoo bars and beautiful bath salts, made in Kildare using the kindest available ingredients and sustainable packaging. Their limited-edition Christmas Box is filled with winter scents and suitable for all hair types. €30, jannibars.com
Moving from clinics to cosmetics, Kerry Hanaphy has created 12 sultry liquid lipsticks and glosses designed for beauty enthusiasts. They are vegan and cruelty-free and include Kerry’s signature colour of Luscious Red. €15, kerryhanaphy.com
Handmade in Connemara, the Ogham plaques have eight words to choose from in the collection. They are made from a specialised type of concrete that gives the effect of stone. €50, rowanbegdesigns.com
Holos Skincare has launched six fabulous gift sets, including the Teen Queen set which contains Good Morning Face Wash, Love Your Skin Floral Toner, and Good Morning Face Cream. €49, holos.ie
There are five new LanaiBLO 2.0 hair dryer colours to choose from for Christmas: Purple Passion, Orange Phenomenon, Showstopper, Limelight and Cherry Pop. From €99.99, lanaiblo.com
Designed by Irish-American beauty guru Orla Maguire, the Heated Lash Curler is a high-tech beauty wand that gives lashes a super-easy curl without any hassle. €39 from cloud10beauty.com
Irish brand Fresh Cuts encompasses all aspects of ethical gifting, with all clothing made of 100 percent GOTs-certified organic cotton and shipped in compostable packaging. Along with their stylish knits, Fresh Cuts offers trendy accessories from sunglasses to scarves and bags. From €89.99,freshcutsclothing.com
Lusso Tan has launched its exclusive gift sets for the holiday season, including the Winter Nights Love Your Skin Kit, which has the Winter Nights Tan Removing Bath Bomb, the Tan-Be-Gone Shower Bar, the Bamboo Exfoliating Mitt and a Moisturising Body Lotion. €50, lussotan.com
Give the gift of a sunny glow with the Bellamianta X Maura Higgins Champagne Glow 4-Piece Set, which includes the Maura Higgins Dark Tanning Mousse, Champagne Illuminating Body Liquid, Champagne Bronzing Powder, and Champagne Glow Mist Spray. €90, bellamianta.com
For a gift with impact, check out the handmade, Irish and sustainable homewares from Kopper Kreation, including their brand-new upcycled copper pipe wreath. €50, kopperkreation.com
These products are inspired by the island of Ireland, with each connecting you to the places you love. For those who are drawn to the coast, the Wild Atlantic Model is small metal model cut from steel and then powder coated to look like the Corten Steel that the original Wild Atlantic signs are famous for. From €36.33, cowfielddesign.com
Among this year’s Christmas gift sets is Mist & Manetane, which has three must-have styling superstars and a limited-edition golden Invented 3D Flat Brush. €39.95, voduzhair.com
Bring that luxury hotel feeling home with gifts from Ashford Castle’s online shop, including a honey board and drizzle, harvested from the native black bee on the estate, with the board made by Meath-based, Caulfield Boards. €50, shop.ashfordcastle.com
Pick up a Christmas Gift Voucher so your loved ones can decide where they want to unwind among the O'Donoghue Ring collection's hotels. They can choose from The Killarney Plaza, Hotel & Spa, The Killarney Avenue Hotel, The Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre or The River Island Hotel (Castleisland) Co. Kerry for overnight stays, a day of R&R and more. See. odrcollection.com
The 28 Day Gratitude Practice Pack allows individuals to easily incorporate gratitude into their daily routine. Each day, users can write down their gratitude notes on the cards provided, which can be conveniently stored in the box for later reflection. €21, pausepenny.com
The Fercullen Whiskey Start Pack Hamper is ideal for any budding connoisseur, featuring a trilogy pack of Irish whiskey, a metal hip flask, a Glencairn glass, and a complimentary whiskey tour and tasting experience for two. €66, powerscourtdistillery.com
A great beauty gift is the Showstopper Deluxe Edi from MRS Glam, which contains seven new and exclusive full-size makeup must-haves, including a Showstopper Elite Eyeshadow Palette and three Work Your Magic Eye Brushes. €54.95, mrsglam.com
Treat your loved ones’ feet with high-quality seam-free bamboo socks. Among the new designs are a striking pair of cow print socks that are udderly adorable. From €7, pollyandandy.com
The Bouncing Bubblesbbath Bubbles makes bath time fun and safe for little ones. It is enriched with chamomile and oat extracts to leave skin feeling soft and moisturised. €8.95, bekingdomkind.com
A candle from Sómas is a welcome gift and their Honey and Smoked Beech scent is a winter favourite. With top notes of honey and a smooth heart of sandalwood, amber, and tobacco, it creates a warm, restful atmosphere. €33, somasstudio.com
The Swag Bag gift set includes a full-size Honeysuckle and Sea Salt and full-size Sage and Bitter Orange candle with a 10ml Mission fig eau de parfum. €65,labougie.com
A practical gift for makeup lovers, Brushdoc’s cleaning device will take the hassle out of cleaning brushes and sponges. €65, brushdoc.com
The Booley Keepsake Necklace has a space to discreetly insert a photo of your loved one, modern take on the traditional lockets. Available in sterling silver, gold vermeil and solid 9ct gold. From €135.00, innerisland.ie
In addition to their prints, JANDO’s jigsaws are a striking gift. Choose from Ha'Penny Bridge Dawn/Dusk and Poolbeg Swimmers Dawn Dusk 500-piece puzzles. €30, jando.ie
A magical addition to your child's bedroom is the personalised City by Day print that captures the essence of a bustling city and a tranquil park under the shimmering night sky. From €23, littleworld.ie
The Ultimate PINK Lip Trio includes the richly pigmented Femme Lipstick, a dusky pink Vintage Rose Lip Liner and a high-shine Starlight Lip Gloss. €29.95, kashbeauty.com
CC Creatives in an independent gift shop based on Waterford’s Quay. Gift options include Sassy Jac’s ‘Stay Home it's Too Peopley Outside’ mug, just the gift for an introvert. €15, cc-creatives.ie
For the fashionista in your life, this beautiful collection of metallic leather staples includes the brand’s iconic leather t-shirts. From €275, manley.ie
The Best Sellers Kit is ideal for beginners and tanning professionals. It includes the brand’s Self Tan Foam, Face Tanning Mist, and Luxury Tanning Mitt Duo. €45, barebyvogue.com
Circular fashion brand LilyMais is calling for shoppers to go green this Christmas. The Dingle-based brand creates unique handcrafted beachwear, including beach mats (€25) and swim robes (from €150). lilymais.com
Jo Browne’s Hand and Body Lotion set is scented with a blend of eight pure essential oils including Bergamot, Neroli, Palmarosa and Rosemary to destress and calm the mind, uplift, and brighten your mood. €39.99, jobrowne.com
Among the offers are the Tree & Snowflakes Mugs which are hand-built from speckled stoneware and finished with a sparkly Christmas tree green glaze. Each one is unique and the white snowflake decorations at the bottom an extra touch of winter magic. €35, storiesbyola.com
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has Ireland’s only architectural and design bookshop, with books for all ages, interests and budgets, including The Happy Design Toolkit which has easy-to-understand tips, real-world examples and over 100 hand-drawn illustrations. €42, riai.ie/discover-architecture/riai-bookshop
An Irish website with dog necessities and accessories, butter biscuit also stocks cosy Barbour Fairisle beanie hats for humans (€35) as well as matching Barbour Case Fairisle dog jumpers (€32.95). butterbiscuit.ie
Palm Free Irish Soap in Co Clare produces luxurious, sustainable skincare products ranging from soap bars and deodorant to haircare products. All products are naturally made from rainwater and essential oils. From €3.75 to €60, palmfreeirishsoap.ie
The Happy Hour Three Piece Tanning gift set is the ultimate trio for last-minute plans this party season! It features the revolutionary Smart Mousse tan, that develops after you shower as well as the double-sided Applicator Glove and the TikTok viral Instant Airbrush Body Make-Up. €19.95, available in selected Pharmacies nationwide.
Bring durable, hand-crafted, silky soft towels and throws into your loved ones’ lives with the Calm and Cosy Throw set, including a handloomed Turkish cotton throwa HERB Dublin lavender and rosemary candle, and a HERB Dublin Little Bottle of Calm. €60, thesoftcottonshop.com
For the avid sea swimmer, these sustainably-made wetsuits are sure to impress, or you can offer. A gift card to contribute to the swimmer’s item of choice. €359, snawve.com
The Wexford seashore is the inspiration behind the Coastal Vibe collection from Liwu Jewellery. From €49, luandmol.ie
Is someone’s New Year’s resolution to travel more? dust + rock’s Seasonal Travel Set is the perfect gift for them. It contains two sets of Luxury Travel Cubes to help keep luggage neat and organised. €100, dustandrock.com
This book, which is raising finds for Make-A-Wish Ireland, has the likes of Adi Roche, Cathy Kelly, Joe Duffy, and Archbishop Michael Jackson sharing stories of hope and resilience. €19.99, available in all bookshops.
Embracing the grounding feeling of soft clay, Cora’s ‘Mind Full’ mugs help with anxiety by engaging all five senses to bring the user back to the present moment. €55, coracumminsceramics.com
A new collection of candles by the online gift shop’s sister brand Liabelle is available now, with options for teachers, grandparents and more. €14.95, rubydogifts.com
Handmade fresh chocolate creations, sweets and gifts, the festive collection includes a Christmas Bash Cake filled with pick and mix jellies. €39.95, sugarplumsweetery.ie
Choose from the top books across several genres – fiction, crime, cookery, sport and more. Top titles this Christmas include Aisling Ever After by Sarah Breen and. Emer McLysaght (€15.99) and The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard (€14.99). easons.com
The new book-stick notebooks are made to be used forever as the pages can be rearranged and replaced. The first editions are made in Cork, gold embossed and finished in walnut veneer. From €45, badlymadebooks.com
The collection of cashmere accessories, including socks, water bottles, scarves and gloves, is perfect for Christmas gifting. From €50, monaghanscashmere.ie
Send a piece of home abroad for those who can’t make it to Ireland this Christmas. This year, the company has introduced unique decor items, including Irish Passport, Post Box, and Road Sign decorations. €12, thepaddybox.com
Curated Newbridge gifting emporium stocks lots of lovely gift ideas, like Traditional Wool Socks to keep feet toasty and warm on those cold, dark days and evenings. €20, nearlysisters.ie
Fancy bringing Fido on an overnight adventure? The new memory foam orthopaedic travel bed for dogs from DogDry is a must-have. From €79, dogdry.com
Tramore-based Middle Eastern food brand Mezze has hampers and experience gifts available for Christmas, including the Christmas Goodie Box with their favourite local producers, their most popular products as well as dips and nibbles to be enjoyed over the festive season. €100, mezze.ie
A Christmas Gift Box is a nutritious and sustainable way to treat your dog this Christmas. Each box includes a taster of the Kerry-based company’s best-selling supplements. €9.95, bluepetco.com
Garrett Mallon created a collection of unisex pendants inspired by the symbols and ancient writing of Ireland. Each piece is made in sterling silver and comes on a 24-inch silver chain. Pieces in the collection include Neart which means Strength in Irish. €150, garrettmallon.com
Promoting equality, sustainable production, and Social Enterprise, We Make Good has many items ideal for gifting, including a pair of dappled ceramic egg cups. €13.35, wemakegood.ie
Available online or in the Marina Market, Foli offers a range of plants, prints flowers and wreaths. foli.ie
The recycled wood Turas Watch, is made from sustainable materials, including recycled sandalwood. €109, crann.co
Designed in Ireland and are created using the highest quality GOTS-certified organic cotton and made in India by fair trade partners, the pyjama range features beautiful botanicals in long and short legs. €120, jimjams.ie
A luxurious blend of sweet Irish whiskey, rich Irish cream, and smooth Connemara poitín from Micil Distillery. €29, micildistillery.com
This book introduces us to a snow flurry called Fifi and her family of wonderfully, unique little snowflakes. Learn all about winter weather and the snow and revel in the festive fun. €10, wonderfullyweatherybooks.com
A bumper beauty gift, 12 Days Of Slay is worth over €400 and includes 15 products like a full-size Pestle & Mortar Superstar Retinoid Night Oil and Ella & Jo Miracle Mask. €79, cloud10beauty.com
Fill your home with the scent of Christmas with the Christmas Spice candle, with warm notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and clove with an underpin of orange. €14.95, estersaromas.com
Treat those toes to an Xmas Gift Box, with five pairs of socks, plus Mella fudge, Skellig chocolate, and an Irish greeting card. €50, sockcoop.com
The Hydrate Haircare Set includes a thirst-quenching nourishing shampoo, conditioner and detox shampoo - perfect to keep your luscious locks hydrated throughout the winter season. €29, lunabylisa.ie
My Irish Books has published a range of multi-sensory push-button audiobooks in Irish and English, including Mo Chuid Amhráin Nollag, with five Irish Christmas songs and the voices of six young singers. €12, myirishbooks.ie
The ÉIRE Sea Swims print includes all of Ireland's most popular sea swimming locations. From €20, printsofireland.ie
The new Spideog photo print of a little robin that lives in the photographer’s garden in Ennis is perfect for the Christmas season. Prints available in A4, A3 and A2 size, unframed and framed. From €24, siarphotography.ie
The recently launched Bonnie Ryan's SOSU Cosmetics Collection is perfect for a friend or secret Santa, particularly the highly pigmented Lip Kits. €16.95, sosucosmetics.com
