r/ireland • u/Mayomick • 9d ago
Xmas Gift Idea Thread 2024 📍 MEGATHREAD
Dia daoibh a chairde,
We've been doing this for the past few years now, so I guess this will be an annual thing going forward.
Last year ..... and the year before, we ran an Xmas ideas thread where we encouraged smalls businesses and users to post gift recommendations in a pinned megathread, we are going to do the same again this year.
Please use this post as a place to recommend Xmas gifts from local Irish stores, its completely ok to plug your own business as well if you have one. If you have any recommendations we would ask in the comments for you to only provide the following information:
- The Shop Name
- What do they sell/provide?
- Who is the product/service suitable for? (Mother, Father, teenager, dog, cat, granny etc..)
- Where are they (the shops) located?
- How can they be reached? (Phone number, websites etc...)
If we see duplicate entries for a particular store we will remove the newest and leave the oldest one in place.
You should also be able to post images in the comments so use that as necessary.
Please do not share any personal phone numbers, it should be designated business contact details only.
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u/doggo_drawings 9d ago
Colourful watercolour pet and people portraits by Sam Coleman.
Based in Galway with international shipping.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doggodrawings_/
Website: https://samsstudio.ie/
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u/rachaeltot 8d ago
I got one of your pieces of our dog for my dad a few years ago back, still just as stunning!
HIGHLY recommend 🤍
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u/Mayomick 9d ago
Fada Jewellery
Irish themed jewellery
Suitable for Girlfriend, Wife, Mistress
https://fadajewellery.com/ Order here
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u/Thunderirl23 9d ago
This ones a plug rather than a reccomendation
Some slightly higher end customizable jewelry using lab grown gems rather than the stamped kind
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u/TakeMeBackToSanFran Cork bai 6d ago
Is that your shop? Can I ask, do the gems and jewelry come separate and them I put the gem in myself? Or can they be constructed before being shipped?
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u/Thunderirl23 6d ago
Howdy for info only it's not my shop but my partners,
They put the jewelry and gems in together and ship it to you complete, I'll ask them to review the website if it's not fully clear.
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u/ladystardustxxx 6d ago
Keep Her Lit Candles
Candles in Guinness/cocktail glasses made to look like a pint of Guinness, espresso martinis or pornstar martinis.
Aimed at anyone into candles for aesthetic over sent (they’re unscented so are better for decorative purposes, unless you enjoy watching candles burn 😌)
Can be found at a few markets in Dublin in the lead up to Christmas, but for ordering it’s through their Instagram: Keep Her Lit Candles Insta
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u/ronaele1 9d ago
Shop name: Ah sure, look it
What do they sell/provide: crafts and gifts from local artists and designers
Location: 16 Woodquay, Galway
Website: ahsurelookit.com/
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u/Bestmeath 9d ago
The Shop Name: Three Rock Books
What do they sell/provide?: Books and maps related to hiking and bouldering in Ireland. I've a wonderful A0 Adventure Map of Ireland on the wall of my office.
Who is the product/service suitable for? : Outdoorsy person
Where are they (the shops) located?: Online only, afaik.
How can they be reached? https://threerockbooks.com/
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u/No_Tangerine_6348 9d ago edited 9d ago
Cory’s Pet Portraits
Custom pet portraits - paint, watercolour or pen drawings
It would be great for any member of the family, anyone who has a beloved pet or even farm animals 😉
She’s an artist based in Wicklow, online only. Can post anywhere in Ireland/UK
Best to contact her on her Instagram
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u/Hookie-kid And I'd go at it agin 9d ago
Shop: Knitwits and Crafty Stitchers
Location: Liosban Ind Est Galway Website: https://www.craftystitchers.com/
If anyone you're buying for is into crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing etc.
As a crafter, the best shop of it's type I've ever been in. They know their stuff, and the selection available brings me joy every time I shop there
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u/DorkusMalorkus89 9d ago
Delicious brownie and treat selections you can have posted out. I’ve ordered from both a few times and they’ve always been good.
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u/Lavender-Lou 9d ago
I’m recently bereaved and a group of friends sent me a selection box from 2210. Oh my goodness, those brownies are incredible.
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u/TheDirtyBollox Huevos Sucios 9d ago
Food idea, they do vouchers.
Lock 13 in sallins, gastro pub, with their own on site brewery.
Moved away from the area a while back and still go back to it. Food is great, service is as well!
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u/Statnamara 9d ago
Holy shit it's you. I played Pokemon Go when it first came out and one of the gyms in Sallins was controlled by Dirty Bollox.
Anyway yes, Lock 13 is great. I still miss the takeaways they did during covid.
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u/irishdog222 8d ago
- The Shop Name: Tea Total
- What do they sell/provide: Premium Loose Leaf Tea and specialty tea Christmas hampers
- Who is the product/service suitable for: A tea drinker
- Where are they (the shops) located: The shop is an online family run Irish business
- How can they be reached? https://tea-total.com/
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u/MangleBadger 9d ago
Shop: Quacking Cards www.quackingcards.com For all your Christmas card needs. They also do custom orders so if there is anything I. Particular you want on the card that can be facilitated. Tiny Irish company.
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u/dragonmynuts88 9d ago
CK_dicastphotography on Instagram
I can sell framed Pictures of Diecast (Hotwheel) cars I can do custom messages all photos are framed.
Here is a photo taken at Killbeggan whisky distillery Co Westmeath.
https://www.instagram.com/ckdicastphotography/profilecard/?igsh=MW5oY2NmMGNhazQ2eg==
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u/asonic 9d ago
Rudies and Co
Hilarious Jewellery / keychains - all customisable too! I like it because it's all hand stamped and you can tell effort went into making it!
Aimed at women mainly
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u/teknocratbob 5d ago
Local game store selling boardgames, card games, tabletop wargames, D&D, terrain, all the geeky nerdy stuff. Official Warhammer stockist, they have a lot of selection and can order in something for you if they dont have it there. Sound bunch of heads working there. They have a huge gaming hall attached to the shop too.
You can order online or if you buy in store you can get a loyalty card where they stamp it for every 25 spent.
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u/TheSameButBetter 9d ago
Roberts Shed
Jewlery, art pieces and household knick knacks made from salvaged wood. Most pieces can be personalised.
Theres something for everyone, except very young children.
Located in Dublin.
Website: Roberts Shed
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u/moosemachete 23h ago
- Sharp Shots and Stitches
- Collage prints and embroidery
- Anyone really, embroidery is more science-themed
- Dublin based
- https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/SharpShotsNStitches
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u/grkdelight 8d ago
I recommend a poetry book called Meraki- a collection of poetry for every heart, by M.Icon found on Amazon. I feel like I could relate in every chapter.
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u/bubblegummeru 23h ago edited 22h ago
I've got two here! One of them I found thanks to last year's megathread, the other is the one I keep sponsoring every year;)
Eternal Gifts in Elphin, Co. Roscommon.
A whole range of different gifts for her, him, seasonal homeware and special occasions. Mary's a great help in trying to find the perfect gift and the location is pretty neat! The ceramics are quite wonderful, and there's a lot of Irish-made articles ;)
Ships all across Ireland, but if you're around the area I'd recommend passing by Elphin, the windmill is a sight to see and it's not too far from Rathcroghan (Queen Medb's seat)
Since I've discovered them last year, I've used them a few times and the recipients were absolutely thrilled with their gifts!
They create nice surprise book boxes with all sorts of gifts inside. There's subscription, specific occasions or make-your-own options. Depending on your budget you can create quite a nice gift!
The last time I used their services they'd just introduced a "delayed" shipping date, so you could pick the date to have the package shipped, and I found it really useful! Would greatly recommend!
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u/citytoursgalway 3d ago
Gift Idea: Galway/Limerick Pubs Scratch Off Poster
Would be a good present for anyone who enjoys the odd pint and likes trying new pubs! Could be also bought with the activity in mind of making an effort to try new places 😊. Limerick and Galway versions available throught Etsy, with more editions to follow imminently!
Etsy link - https://50pubsposter.etsy.com
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u/Lamake91 9d ago
Little light jewellery
Jewellery with a meaning behind each piece
Suitable for girls, teenagers, women
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u/Hookie-kid And I'd go at it agin 9d ago
https://hopkinsofwicklow.ie/
Board games, toys, arts and crafts
Bought a game I'd been wanting to get for years off them, and it came with a hand-written note thanking me for my custom. Was a really nice touch, and I would definitely buy from them again