BY CLAIR WHITTY
I know that many of you love to give an Irish, or locally made gift for Christmas. What better way to support some of the fantastic companies and people making products that we have here in Ireland.
Here are some of the Irish gifts that we stock.
A jar of local honey is a gift of sweetness, love and health in one pot! We have several brands including local to us Carrig Rua, as well as other Irish brands Wild Valley, and Hook Honey.
Herbal teas are a great idea, Irish Brew Nik’s Tea are a Multi Award Winning Irish brand who package all their loose teas here in Ireland using 100% compostable material. Some teas include, Traditional Irish Black Tea, Berry Pleasure or Lemon or Ginger Zing Tea. These teas would pair well with a pack of Foods of Athenry Mince Pies. That would surely put a smile on someone’s face.
Sticking with the Foods of Athenry, as well as their mince pies there’s their Christmas cake, and Christmas pudding. They are made by an enthusiastic Irish farming family since 2004 and contain no artificial food additives. They are also gluten free, vegan, and dairy free, and taste amazing.
If you prefer a bodycare gift, there are several brands to choose from including Kinvara, Dublin Herbalists, and our very own local brand, Holos. Holos is made up the road from us in Enniscorthy and boasts several awards for their products. They have some lovely gift sets suitable from teenage skin right through to the more mature skin!
In our gift store we have gifts to inspire including Sinead De Hora’s Oracle Cards and Journals. The popular Moon Mná 2025 Journal is full of interesting information and beautiful imagery focusing on the magic of Ireland. A Time For Us is a gorgeous book which was inspired by Liz Reilly’s son, who was four at time of writing. The idea behind the book is to help children regulate their emotions and to teach them to express their feelings in a fun and safe way.
It is wonderfully written and is beautifully illustrated.
There are just some of the Irish gifts that we stock. Call in to see us or check us out online.
