Christmas is just around the corner, so to celebrate this year we're featuring a special Irish Christmas hamper with a collection of treats from Ireland.
This lovely gift basket will bring the spirit of the Emerald Isle to your festive celebrations.
We have one Irish hamper to giveaway this week, sponsored by Gifts of Ireland. Before I share the details of how to enter for a chance to win, let's first take a look at this lovely collection of Irish treats.
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A Very Irish Food Hamper for Christmas
The good folks at Gifts of Ireland created a delightful Christmas Hamper this year, featuring some of Ireland's delicious festive treats and exclusive Irish souvenirs.
If you've ever wondered what Irish chocolate tastes like, then the treats included in this hamper are a perfect introduction to the creamy chocolate and biscuits.
Here's what you'll find in this tasty gift from Ireland:
- Barry's Irish Tea from County Cork
- Cadbury's Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar
- Jacob's Elite Choco Bars
- Jaffa Cakes
- Box of Cadbury Heroes chocolate candies
- Packet of Kimberly Mikado biscuits (marshmallow and coconut cookies)
- Digestive biscuits
- Connemara Irish whiskey fudge
- 6 pack of Tayto crisps
- A packet of Chomp toffee bars
Plus you'll also receive the following souvenirs as part of this thoughtful gift.
- An Irish tote bag featuring a countryside scene
- A ceramic Claddagh Irish Christmas tree decoration
- A bag of Irish turf incense for a scent of Ireland.
This Christmas hamper is overflowing with festive treasures straight from Ireland. Treat someone you love to a taste of Ireland by gifting this thoughtfully curated hamper.
The Prize
One lucky reader will win an Irish gift hamper from Gifts of Ireland, featuring all of the goodies outlined above, plus a lovely tote bag.
These wonderful hampers can be purchased from Gifts of Ireland, plus they're reduced from $89 to $57.85 for Black Friday.
Why not share the warmth and joy of some Irish food traditions this holiday season?
How to Enter For A Chance To Win
To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post by noon Eastern Time on Saturday December 2nd, 2023.
You can write any comment you wish. What you write does not affect your chance of winning. If you need inspiration why not let us know if you have a favorite Irish festive treat.
If you live in Canada or Ireland, then please answer the following question in your comment by typing A, or B for the correct answer ...
Barry's Tea is from County Cork.
A. True
B. False
A winning comment will be chosen randomly using the Pick Giveaway Winner WordPress plug-in.
Remember to leave your email so that I can contact you should you win. Your email won't be published, just used to contact our winner to organize prize delivery.
The winner will be announced on Saturday December 2nd, 2023 at the bottom of this blog post.
You may check out Irish American Mom's complete terms and conditions for sweepstakes' entries here.
A big thank you to all who support this giveaway and share it with family and friends.
And many thanks to Gifts of Ireland for so generously sponsoring this prize, and for their generosity to the readers of Irish American Mom over the years.
Update - Winner Chosen
Our winner has been randomly chosen using the Pick Giveaway Winner Plug-in for WordPress.
And the lucky reader is ….
Brian Casey
I'll send an email to arrange mailing of his prize. A big thank you to everyone for supporting this giveaway by leaving comments. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every comment.
Thank you all for supporting our Irish American community.
Stay tuned for more stories and giveaways over the coming weeks and months.
Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Mairéad -Irish American Mom
Pronunciation - slawn ah-gus ban-ock-th
Mairéad - rhymes with parade
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Sean
I always look forward to your blog updates, all the best to you and yours this yuletide season!
Irish American Mom
Hi Sean - Thanks for being such a loyal reader and have a wonderful Christmas.
All the best,
Mairéad
Wendy
Love me some Tayto and Cadbury’s
Irish American Mom
Thanks for reading my ramblings, Wendy. Lovely to read you enjoy Irish crisps and chocolate.
All the best,
Mairéad
Irene Dumais
Looks like a wonderful collection of treats!
Irish American Mom
Hi Irene - Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Zee Johnston
The Hamper would be an Awesome gift! I love and miss all things about Ireland. Barry tea is my favorite!
Anne Donnelly
Love this site. Love the recipes. Bring back magical memories of my younger days. I always have the whole family for dinner on St Patrick’s day and Christmas Eve. Very traditional.
Irish American Mom
Barry's tea is my favorite brand - just love a cup to start the day. Thanks for reading my ramblings,
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Zee - Many thanks also for following my ramblings and joining in our discussions about all things Irish. I really appreciate your support.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Kathleen L McVey
I really love how you help me keep in touch with my Irish heritage so that I can share it with my daughter and grandchildren. It's a priceless gift to our family.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathleen - Thank you for stopping by to support our giveaways. I really appreciate all the readers of Irish American Mom, who love Ireland like I do.
All the best,
Mairéad
Julie
My favourite thing to do at Christmas is to go to Midnight Mass. Amazing atmosphere, singing, meeting up and real family must.
Irish American Mom
Hi June - Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve is one of our family traditions too. It's always so spiritual.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marie Nilles
Being of Irish descent, I always am in the recipes and other information you give.
Irish American Mom
Hi Marie - That's wonderful. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jennifer
What a lovely giveaway! Thank you for offering such a lovely treat!
Irish American Mom
Hi Jennifer - So glad you like this prize. Good luck in our drawing.
All the best,
Mairéad
Tim
Thanks for sharing all the great recipes and Irish traditions! I am always happy to see something from you in my email.
Irish American Mom
HI Tim - That's great to hear. So glad you enjoy my emails with my Irish recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Gail
Love learning about new types of food
Irish American Mom
HI Gail - Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Kerry Baker
In it to win it! thanks always love to read your authentic recipes
Irish American Mom
Hi Kerry - Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings and trying out my Irish fare. So glad you like it.
All the best,
Mairéad
Lois Myzick
I'm not Irish, but I think I should be. LOL Iove everything Irish!
Irish American Mom
Hi Lois - You don't have to have Irish genes to love Ireland - you just have to be Irish at heart. Thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jacqueline
Very nice selection of goodies there. Love Mikado biscuits. Haven’t had them in years. Have a great Christmas.
Irish American Mom
Hi Jacqueline - We all used to sing along to the ad on television - kimberly, mikados and coconut creams. Love them all but the Mikados were always my favorites.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jake Felton
What a wonderful gift to remind us of what we are missing. We love Ireland and can’t wait to get back.
Irish American Mom
Hi Jake - Lovely to hear you love Ireland and hope to visit again. Once is never enough when visiting Ireland.
All the best,
Mairéad
Terri Davidson
Hoping this is a winner! Barry's Tea is from County Cork. The answer is A.
Irish American Mom
HI Terri - I love how meaningful this hamper is for anyone with Irish heritage, and especially for the tea drinkers out there.
All the best,
Mairéad
RODDY
I'm entering to win that Whisky Fudge, 😀
Irish American Mom
Hi Roddy - That fudge sounds amazing.
All the best,
Mairéad
Katie
Hi! I would love to win the hamper! ☺️
Irish American Mom
Hi Katie - Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Peggy Gertner
What a delightful prize. I have been researching Irish snack foods and have been amused by the devotion to Taytos and discussions as to which brands of various items are the favorites. This blog made me smile.
Irish American Mom
Hi Peggy - Tayto cheese and onion crisps have dedicated customers as do King cheese and onion crisps. There's quite a rivalry between which ones taste best. I'm a Tayto girl myself. Thanks for reading my ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Tina
Thank you for teaching us the phonetic pronunciation of Thank You! It would be so helpful if you would continue to include other phrases.
Irish American Mom
Hi Tina - Thanks for that tip. I'll try to include phonetic pronunciation for any Irish phrases and words I share.
All the best,
Mairéad
Patricia Waellner
Oh the contents bring back wonderful memories!!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Patricia - This hamper really does feature the tastes of Ireland we remember from childhood. Thanks for supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
Maurice
Brings back so many memories of my childhood.
Irish American Mom
Hi Maurice - This hamper really is an Irish treat, especially for those of us who grew up there. Thanks for reading my ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Lesh
I love reading this blog. Favorite recipe would be egg salad tea sandwiches with the butter lettuce. Yummm!
Irish American Mom
Hi Lesh - I love those sandwiches too. The texture of the butter lettuce takes them over the top. Thanks for reading my ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Linda Bartz
I enjoy reading about the interesting things that happen in your neck of the woods and hope someday to check it out
Irish American Mom
Hi Linda - I hope you make it to Ireland someday soon, but in the meantime thanks for exploring your Irish heritage here through my recipes and ramblings. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Monica
Happy Christmas Everyone🤶🎄
I love all your recipes Mairead!
Just a few of my go to recipes are; egg salad, potato soup, Irish pancakes, and cream liqueur.
Of course, I grew up with carrots and parsnip mix and let’s not forget turnips.
I am looking forward to attempting your Christmas pudding when I get my self geared up. I would love to win the Irish hamper, it brings me back to Christmas, my roots and all the wonderful goodies that go with it.
Thanks as always, Monica.
Irish American Mom
Hi Monica - I'm delighted you enjoy my recipes. Best of luck with your Christmas puddings this year. I think this hamper is a lovely Christmas treat too. So glad you like it, and thanks for stopping by to check out this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Stephanie Ryall Pineda
Love the Irish products especially around Christmas time!
Irish American Mom
Hi Stephanie - You can't beat a taste of Ireland at Christmas time.
All the best,
Mairéad
Tedine Soule
Thank you for all the recipes, history, and Irish languages you share with us.
Irish American Mom
Hi Tedine - Thank you for stopping by to celebrate your Irish heritage here in this little corner of the internet.
All the best,
Mairéad
Barbara
This basket of Irish goodies would be so fun to win. So many things I’ve never tasted before, what a delight it would be.
Irish American Mom
Hi Barbara - This collection of Irish goodies would be a great introduction to the tastes of Ireland.
All the best,
Mairéad
Anita Carol Gambrell
This sounds like a wonderful way of getting to taste and feel the wonders of it !
Irish American Mom
Hi Anita - This hamper is a perfect treat for Christmas. You can't beat a nice cup of Barry's tea with a few Irish biscuits.
All the best,
Mairéad
Georgie Green
Mairead, thank you for bringing a bit of Ireland to us!
Irish American Mom
Hi Georgie - Thank you for choosing to celebrate your Irish heritage by following my recipes and ramblings. I really appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Pat O'Connor
Another wonderful message full of info and joy and friendship!
Thanks Maire
Irish American Mom
Hi Pat - I'm so glad you enjoyed this week's installment of my recipes and ramblings. Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Megan
Happy thanksgiving!
Irish American Mom
Hi Megan - And to you too. Hope your holidays are wonderful.
All the best,
Mairéad
Susan Clark-Teisher
A. True
Irish American Mom
HI Susan - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Cathy Puffer
Answer A
Love your new letter/blog
Travelled to Ireland in May 2023 for the first time, we’ll be back!
Irish American Mom
Hi Cathy - Once you visit Ireland once, it keeps calling you home. Lovely to hear you have been lucky to visit the Emerald Isle this year. I hope you will have many more wonderful trips to Ireland, and that it won’t be long before you will be on your way.
All the best,
Mairéad
Laura Dunn
Thanks for the lovely recipes. I made the Turkey Rissoles this morning and will definitely be making them again.
Irish American Mom
Hi Laura - That's wonderful to hear. So glad my turkey rissoles are on your make again list.
All the best,
Mairéad
Kristi
Merry Christmas from the USA to Ireland!
Irish American Mom
Hi Kristi - Many happy returns. Have a wonderful holiday season.
All the best,
Mairéad
Tammy (McBride) Naranjo
grianstad sona!
Irish American Mom
Hi Tammy - The winter solstice is only a few weeks away. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be one of the lucky people who get to experience it in Newgrange. Grianstad sona duit féin freisin.
All the best,
Mairéad
Patty Hayes Murdock
I appreciate the recipe for Turkey 🦃 Rissoles. Yum!
Irish American Mom
Hi Patty - So glad you will find this turkey leftovers recipe helpful. Thanks for reading my ramblings,
All the best,
Mairéad
Gerri Pack
Thank you for sharing a part of Ireland with me. I lived there for a year and a half. I love Ireland and the people there.
Irish American Mom
Hi Gerri - Lovely to hear you have good memories of your time in Ireland. It truly is a lovely little corner of the world, once you're not surprised by all the rain. Thanks for reading my ramblings and checking out my recipes.
All the best,
Mairéad
Deborah O'Sullivan
What an awesome collection of items! We made our first visit to Ireland this year and can't wait to return!
Irish American Mom
Hi Deborah - I hope your next trip to Ireland will not be too far away, and that you will get time to spend a few weeks there. It is a beautiful country with so much to see, do and experience. The scenery is spectacular and there is history all around.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Lorraine Bunker
Barry’s tea - Co. cork
Irish American Mom
Hi Lorraine - The very best of tea, for sure.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Mandy Chapman
Love getting your emails! This basket looks wonderful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Mandy - so glad to hear you enjoy my ramblings. Thanks for joining in this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Colleen
What a fun tasty Irish gift to share with family/friends.
Thanks Mairead for your lovely emails.
Irish American Mom
Hi Colleen - Thanks for stopping by this week. Good luck in our giveaway and happy holidays.
All the best,
Mairéad
Wanda Stone
I didn’t get a chance to try out all these products when in Ireland so would be a great treat.
Irish American Mom
Hi Wanda - This is a perfect sampler of some Irish goodies. Thanks for supporting our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Breda Keegan
A, Barry’s tea Co. Cork
I would love to share all those Irish treats with my family. When we go home to Ireland they always look forward to the irish treats on our return ( especially the Tayto & chocolate).
Irish American Mom
Hi Breda - I think many suitcases of Irish chocolate and Taytos cross the Atlantic every year. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Pat
Thank you for offering such a lovely gift. I know someone from Ireland who is attending school here and would love to share with him. Hope your Christmas is everything you want it to be.
Irish American Mom
Hi Pat - So glad you like this prize and have someone in mind who would appreciate it.
All the best,
Mairéad
Colette
I am loving my Barry's tea each morning. I am enjoying your blog posts so much!
Irish American Mom
Hi Colette - Glad to hear you too are a fan of Barry's tea. Thanks for reading my ramblings, and supporting our raffles.
All the best,
Mairéad
CLC
What a fun collection of treats. Since I'm from Canada, Barry's Tea is from County Cork so it's A, True.
Irish American Mom
Hi there - So glad you like this prize. Good luck in our drawing.
All the best,
Mairéad
Catherine Schmidt
Hello Mairead,
I absolutely love reading your blog of all things Irish. The hamper sounds like a great gift.. I give teas for the Irish Heritage Center in my hometown and we ALWAYS use Barry’s tea.. the guests love it.
Irish American Mom
Hi Catherine - Thanks for your kind words about my blog and for stopping by to support our giveaway. Great to hear you are spreading the word about Barry's tea and that your guests at the Irish Heritage Center enjoy it.
All the best,
Mairéad
cheryl mclellan
A, Barry’s tea Co. Cork Wow, what a lovely giveaway, thanks so much!
Helen
Just love your recipes brings back some lovely memories of my childhood & Christmas with plum pudding.
Happy Christmas to you & your family.