Make Christmas gift giving extra special for those who love to celebrate their Irish heritage, by giving a gift from Ireland.
Whether you're buying for friends or family, why not take a look at something with a little Irish flare this year.
Here you'll find a selection of gifts that are perfect for Christmas or any other speical occasion.
I hope you'll like this collection of hand picked items, featuring Irish made crafts and gifts.
These are my gift choices for this holiday season. I hope you'll find inspiration for choosing the perfect Irish gift for those you love.
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Irish Jewelry
The traditional Claddagh message of 'love loyalty friendship' is inscribed inside this beautiful sterling silver Claddagh ring. This magnificent symbol of Ireland features hands clasped around a heart with a crown.
Sterling Silver Celtic Cross Necklace
The Celtic Cross is one of the most beloved symbols of Ireland. These ancient stone crosses, with their characteristic circular orbit, are found all over Ireland. This beautiful sterling silver cross pendant is a beautiful way to share your Irish heritage with the world.
Silver Saint Brigid's Cross Pendant
Saint Brigid is known as Mary of the Gael, and she is celebrated all over Ireland. She crafted a unique cross from reeds to convert a dying Celtic chieftain to Christianity. This beautiful silver pendant celebrates Saint Brigid's legacy.
Trinity Knot Earrings with Connemara Marble
Share your love of Celtic Ireland with the world, by wearing a beautiful set of Trinity Knot earrings in sterling silver, with Connemara Marble detailing.
Sterling Silver Trinity Knot Marcasite Ring
The Trinity knot is a well loved Celtic symbol representing eternal love, the Holy Trinity, and the three stages of life. This beautiful double banded marcasite and sterling silver ring features a Trinity knot at its center.
Celtic Knot Diamond Set Earrings
These superb sterling silver Trinity Knot earrings feature an interlacing diamond hoop. A fusion of traditional Celtic Knot and Celtic Cross motifs this contemporary design adds a lovely modern twist to today's Celtic styled jewlery.
Interlaced Celtic Pattern Bangle
This intricate Celtic knotwork bangle is made of sterling silver with encrusted cubic zirconia. This beautiful pattern reflects our ancient Celtic past and the artwork handed down from generations past in Ireland.
14 Karat Gold and Silver Trinity Knot Pendant
A sign of eternal life and never ending love, the Trinity knot is an intricate Celtic design with no beginning and no end. This beautiful gold and silver pendant is an exceptional piece of Celtic jewlery to be treasured for a lifetime.
Ogham is an ancient form of Celtic writing found on standing stones all over Ireland. This unique silver pendant features the Ogham symbol for love. Display your love for your Irish heritage with this conversation piece.
This spectacular Claddagh pendant features December's topaz birthstone. These pendants are available with the appropriate birthstone for each month of the year.
Celtic Knotwork Sterling Silver Earrings
These beautiful earrings are made in Ireland and inspired by traditional Celtic knotwork designs. A simple way to tell the world you're Irish.
Sterling Silver Newgrange Cuff Links
Inspired by the Celtic spiral patterns found on the large kerbstones at Newgrange, County Meath, these sterling silver cuff links are a magnificent way to show off your Irish heritage. Did you know that the monuments at Newgrange are older than the pyramids?
This mechanical pocket watch is made by the good folks at Mullingar Pewter. It features a Celtic design on the cover and a visible watch mechanism. A little bit of Irish style for any man.
Mullingar Pewter Claddagh Jewelry Box
A lovely keepsake or jewelery box featuring the world famous Claddagh design from County Galway. This 'I Love You' trinket box makes a perfect gift for someone special.
This fine porcelain gift or jewelry box is part of the Beleek collection. It features the beautiful Irish blessing "May the road rise up to meet you."
Favorite Pieces from Peat Fire Jewelry
Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Eternal Celtic Knot Necklace with Celtic Bail
A perfect necklace for anyone, and especially those who love the Celtic lands and want to wear a bit of Celtic history. This pendant and chain are both solid sterling silver. Very simple and pretty, and very Irish.
Fields of Heather Amethyst and Connemara Marble Earrings
Faceted genuine purple amethysts sit atop beautiful deep green Irish Connemara marble in these dangle earrings.The green Connemara Marble is considered to be one of the rarest marbles in the world.
Sister Knot Eternal Heart Solid Sterling Silver Necklace
The solid sterling silver Sister Knot Eternal Heart Necklace honors some of the most important and close connections that we have in life- with our sisters, our best friends, our soul sisters, our mothers and other close relationships.
The Ogham 'Laoch' Warrior Stone Sterling Silver Necklace
The Irish people etched the beautiful and mysterious Ogham alphabet into stones and trees as the earliest written form of the Irish language. Read from the bottom up, this ancient runic language captures the romance and mystery of misty Celtic lands.
A Touch of Irish Style
This herringbone Irish flat cap is made with 100% wool. Handcrafted in Dublin, Ireland, this tweed cap fits neatly around the head for a classic and traditional style.
This pull on hat by Erin Knitwear features a lovely cable pattern. It's fully lined for extra warmth on cold days. Wear your Irish pride in an understated yet fashionable way.
White Aran Cable Pattern Purse
This luxury bag showcases an intricate Aran cable knit pattern. It features a lovely Aran knitted flower cluster, a removable strap, zippered closure and inner lining to protect this knitted masterpiece from snags.
This beautiful woven woolen cape features a matching tartan lining for a stylish way to keep warm this winter.
This cable knit hat is made by Erin Knitwear in County Cork. Featuring traditional Irish styling, this cable pattern is very popular in Aran knitwear from sweaters to cardigans to hats. This wonderful hat is warm and cozy and has a polyester fleece lining for extra warmth.
This Donegal tweed wool scarf boasts a traditional plaid pattern with rolled fringes. It reflects the traditional patchwork designs of Ireland from years gone by.
Irish Gifts For The Kitchen
This quaint pitcher is inspired by the landscape of Connemara in the west of Ireland. Featuring a thatched cottage and sheep in a rural Irish scene, this tableware celebrates what makes Ireland unique and memorable.There are many other matching pieces available in this collection.
We Irish love a good cuppa tea and this beautiful tea set is perfect for afternoon tea. Featuring a tea pot, sugar bowl, and milk pitcher, this cream porcelain tea set is decorated with our beloved Claddagh design.
Belleek china mugs feature a woven design with a shamrock motif. Have a little fun with your very own Himself or Herself mug - the perfect cup for a cuppa first thing in the morning
This lovely wine bottle stopper features the harp, the national symbol of Ireland. Many other beloved Irish symbols are featured on these bottle stoppers including the shamrock, the Claddagh, and the Trinity Knot.
Irish Linen Placemats with Celtic Knot Design
These gorgeous linen place mats feature embroidered Celtic knot designs. Sold as a set of four these place mats add a lovely Celtic theme to any table setting.
Irish Gifts For The Home
Connemara Marble Whiskey Stones
Here's the perfect gift for the whiskey drinker who likes to keep their drink cool without diluting the taste. These Connemara marble whiskey stones are made with this ancient Irish stone from County Galway.
Bronze Claddagh Framed Artpiece
This bronze Claddagh is created in West Cork by Rynhart. Their most famous work is the Molly Malone statue in Dublin. This ornate piece of Irish artwork is perfect for any Irish American home.
Into The Wild Plaid Blue Throw
The colors of the Atlantic Ocean are woven into this beautiful plaid woolen throw. Crafted with love by Studio Donegal in Kilcar, County Donegal, along the Wild Atlantic Way, where handweaving and woolen textile crafts have been perfected. These cottage industries date back to the late 1700's. This spectacular throw is a beautiful and useful addition to any sofa.
Ogham writing is found on ancient stones throughout Ireland. Words were etched into stone using lines and notches. This lovely piece of wall art features the Celtic Ogham symbols for the words love, family and happiness.
Religious Gifts
Saint Brigid's Pewter Wall Cross
According to old Irish traditions hanging a Saint Brigid's Cross over the entrance to a home will provide protection from harm. This beautiful replica of a reed Saint Brigid's Cross is made by Mullingar Pewter. It is a lovely to way to celebrate your Irish heritage through your home decor.
Belleek Saint Kieran's Celtic Cross
Decorated with magnificent embossed Celtic spiral patterns, and hand painted shamrocks, this porcelain Celtic Cross makes a beautiful addition to your Christmas tree or wall.
Belleek Angel of Protection Statue
Clasping an Irish shamrock, this beautiful angel of protection statue by Belleek is a beautiful reminder of our own guardian angels watching over us.
Glendalough Celtic Cross by Wild Goose Studio
Inspired by a Celtic Cross found near Saint Kevin's Church in Glendalough, County Wicklow, this beautiful piece is a reminder of that serene and holy place.
Irish Christmas Ornaments
Irish Winter Scene Christmas Baubles Set of 4
Celebrate Ireland with these Christmas baubles featuring scenes of Ireland. These nostalgic decorations will warm your heart as they hang on your holiday tree this year.
Irish Porcelain Christmas Angel
Wearing an Aran cable pattern dress, this little porcelain Irish angel holds her hands clasped in prayer. She will look lovely on any mantle this Christmas.
Belleek have once again created a vintage Irish cottage ornament with interior lighting that will look lovely on a shelf or mantlepiece this Christmas.
Bronze Nativity Set by Wild Goose Studios
Crafted by the Wild Goose Studios in County Cork, this stunning bronze nativity set features twelve magnificent pieces.
Bronze Christmas Tree by Wild Goose Studios
Crafted by the Wild Goose Studios in County Cork, this stunning bronze nativity set features twelve magnificent pieces.
Celtic Triskelion Christmas Ornament
The triskelion consists of three interconnected spirals, and is a beloved symbol of Ireland. This porcelain Christmas ornament features this beautiful icon.
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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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Books
- Our Irish Heritage - A Kid's Guide to the Irish Diaspora and Irish National Anthem
- An Irish Tour Following in the Footsteps of Saint Brigid
- Did You Know These 7 Authors Were Irish?
- Kelcie Murphy And The Academy For The Unbreakable Arts
Dawn
Love all Irish things we are Irish on both sides of the family
Irish American Mom
Hi Dawn - I love how meaningful these pieces are for anyone with Irish heritage. I'm sure you'll find some perfect gifts here.
All the best,
Mairéad