Donegal Tweed is a woolen fabric spun in Ireland that incorporates gorgeous coordinating flecks of color through the weave.
It is a distinctively Irish fabric.
For the fifth day of our Twelve Days of Christmas Irish Gift Giveaways, we have a lovely Donegal tweed scarf with all the colors of the Irish mountains to give away.
The colors of these scarves are simply magnificent.

This gift is once again brought to you by Aidan from Gifts of Ireland. He works closely with the weavers of Studio Donegal to bring you the very best of Irish tweed products.
And so, let's take a look and learn a little bit about Irish tweed and Studio Donegal.
(A quick tip from Mom - Take a look at the video at the top or side of this post to see the prize in more detail plus you'll hear a lovely Irish Christmas blessing at the end.)
Today's video shows the coloring of the scarf we have chosen as our prize. Our photos feature some other lovely color schemes which are also available.
Day 5 Prize: Studio Donegal Tweed Woolen Scarf
Based along the Wild Atlantic Way in southwest County Donegal in the village of Kilcar, Studio Donegal specializes in tradtional hand weaving of woolen textiles.
The history of manufacturing textiles here dates back to the 1700's. Rural cottage dwellers in the area supplemented their meagre farming incomes by spinning yarn and weaving tweed.
The area around Kilcar, and Glencolumbkille were extremely isolated in years gone by. Knitting and weaving provided many families with additional income helping them to remain in the area and not be forced to emigrate.
Donegal tweeds and knitwear are renowned all over the world, and thankfully these textile industries provide employment for many people in the area.
In the 1980's Studio Donegal was established by Kevin Donaghty and his wife Wendy. They purchased handlooms and leased old buildings from Connemara Fabrics and grew this local industry into a thriving company, dedicated to the production of handmade fabrics.

The most remarkable colors feature in the scarves produced by Studio Donegal.
The mellow tones, and color palettes of the yarns reflect the ever changing hues of the Irish countryside.
From mountain heather shades of purple, vibrant yellow gorse, seaweed browns, fawny mosses, and forty shades of Irish greens, these scarves reflect the beauty of Ireland's landscape.

Check Out Our Video Prize Reveal
At the top of this post I've shared another short video featuring this lovely prize.
You'll get a much better appreciation for the magnificent shades and hues of this scarf by watching the video..
Plus I share another Irish Christmas blessing at the end of the video. We have a blessing for each day of our giveaways.
How To Purchase From Gifts of Ireland
Aidan stocks a wide selection of gifts from Studio Donegal.
You can purchase this lovely Irish Tweed Scarf through this link...
Take a look! There are some great sale prices in Aidan's shop right now.
And don't forget to purchase early if your gifts need to be mailed from Ireland.
How To Enter Our Giveaway
One reader will win a Donegal Tweed scarf.
To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post by noon Eastern Time on Saturday December 4th, 2021.
You can write any comment. If you need inspiration why not let us know if you own any Irish tweed garments or accessories.
If you live in Canada or Ireland, then please answer the following question in your comment by typing A, B or C for the correct answer ...
Which Irish county is world renowned for its production of Irish tweed?
A. Dublin
B. Cork
C. Donegal
A winning comment will be chosen randomly using the Pick Giveaway Winner Wordpress plug-in.
Remember to leave your e-mail so that I can contact you should you win. Your e-mail won’t be published, just used to contact our winner for mailing of the prize.
The winner will be announced on Saturday December 4th, 2021, at the bottom of this blog post.
You may check out Irish American Mom’s complete terms and conditions for sweepstakes’ entries here.
A bit thank you to all who support this giveaway and share it with family and friends. Why not spread a little Irish Christmas cheer with those you love this year?
Any many thanks to the good folks at Gifts of Ireland for so generously sponsoring this prize, and all the prizes in our 12 Days of Christmas Irish Gift Giveaways.
Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for Day 6 of our Irish giveaways. And don't forget to enter our Day 4 giveaway for the lovely Ireland photo frame from Mullingar Pewter.
I'll add the links to all our giveaways as we progress through our 12 days.
- May The Road Rise To Meet You Irish Blessing Plate Day Twelve Gift
- Irish Tweed Cap Day Eleven Prize
- Health, Love and Happiness Ogham Wishes Day Ten Gift
- Love, Loyalty and Friendship Irish Wall Art Day 9 Gift
- Celtic Pocket Watch By Mullingar Pewter Day 8 Gift
- Erin Knitwear Hat For Her Day Seven Gift
- Celtic Cross Silver Pendant Day Six Gift
- Donegal Tweed Scarf Day Five Christmas Gift
- Ireland Photo Frame Day Four Christmas Giveaway Prize
- Quiet Man Cottage - Day Three Prize For Christmas
- Day Two Of Our Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaways
- Day One Of Our Twelve Days Of Christmas Giveaways
Update: Winner Chosen
Our winner has been randomly chosen using the Pick Giveaway Winner Plug-in for WordPress.
And the lucky reader is ….
Wanda Stone
I’ll send an email to arrange mailing of her 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.
Thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.

Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Mairéad -Irish American Mom
Pronunciation - slawn ah-gus ban-ock-th
Mairéad - rhymes with parade
Disclosure: Irish American Mom LLC has an affiliate relationship with Gifts of Ireland which means I earn a small commission should you purchase an item through the links on my blog. The price you pay is not affected. Thank you for supporting this Irish business.
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Mary Ann
This scarf is beautiful!
Again, love the video.
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary Ann - So glad you're enjoying my rambling videos. They're simply Aidan and I having a little chat about the gifts plus an Irish Christmas blessing to close.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Jeannie
What a beautiful Donegal tweed scarf! Since I just returned from the west coast of Ireland the scarf and blessing bring many warm memories.
Irish American Mom
Hi Jeannie - Lovely to hear you had the chance to visit Ireland. This scarf would be perfect for you.
Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Lynn
Irish goods are so warm and cozy. I have some and have gifted others with them, and everyone has loved them. It's such a special way to show and share pride in heritage as well as support businesses, and they last forever.
Irish American Mom
Hi Lynn - The quality and craftsmanship in Irish textile gifts is fantastic. They look stylish and last for a long time. They're made to last and are definitely not part of the fast fashion culture of today. I never mind paying a little extra for something that will last a lifetime.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Kathy Madden
This Donegal Tweed Scarf is without a doubt the most beautiful scarf I have seen. Oh, I am positive that it would keep me toasty warm during a polar vortex kind of winter. Whoever wins this scarf will be blessed.
C. Donegal
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathy - The colors on the scarf are spectacular - a shout out to the shades found on hills and valley of Ireland.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Michelle Sampson
What gorgeous scarfs and the colors are beautiful. I think the answer is C. Donegal.
Irish American Mom
Hi Michelle - The colors of the Irish mountains are magical and definitely have been captured in this scarf.
Take care,
Mairéad
Beth
The scarves are beautiful. I love wearing scarves and need one of these to add to my collection. I have a lovely green wool sweater that I bought while visiting Ireland.
Thank you for the blessing.
Irish American Mom
Hi Beth - Lovely to hear you own an Irish sweater. They are beautiful. This scarf would be a lovely match for your green sweater.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Patricia Delaney
The scarf looks so soft.
Pat
Irish American Mom
So glad you like it, Pat. Thanks for joining in our giveaway fun.
All the best,
Mairéad
EILEEN M MCMASTER
Love the video & the scarves are beautiful. Merry Christmas! 🎄
Irish American Mom
Hi Eileen - Thanks so much for watching our little video. And thank you for choosing to celebrate your Irish heritage by following my recipes and ramblings. I really appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Angela Dougherty- Way
Yes, agree the colors are wonderful! Love how there have been sales have purchased items for me and the family! Lol I now understand that yes you can pick up a few items for yourself while shopping for others.
Irish American Mom
Hi Angela - Sometimes we Irish mothers think of others first and forget that we might like something Irish ourselves. Glad you found something you like.
Have a lovely Christmas.
All the best,
Mairéad
Billie Jokinen
I just love your blog. I really enjoyed everything you have to share with everyone.
Irish American Mom
Hi Billie - Lovely to hear you like my blog. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Deb Harris
You chose another beautiful Irish product.
Irish American Mom
Hi Deb - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Ginger
Another beautiful choice. The scarf is gorgeous and reminds of the colors of Donegal. I would love to own this scarf.
Irish American Mom
Hi Ginger - The colors in this scarf truly are beautiful. Have a wonderful holiday season.
All the best,
Mairead
Marie
Beatiful colors and looks so soft. Would be a joy to win and wear. Enjoying your blog and recipes very much.
Irish American Mom
Hi Marie - This scarf is truly lovely and a touch of Irish style. Thanks so much for your kind words about my blog.
All the best,
Mairéad
Amanda
What a beautiful scarf! Up close even more gorgeous!
Irish American Mom
Hi Amanda - Up close the detail of the flecks of color becomes much clearer. Thanks for checking out the video.
All the best,
Mairéad
Maureen Koebel
Beautiful scarf!
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Margaret Marie
Irish clothing and linens are so beautifully made and lovely to look at...this scarf is one of those special things to have!
Irish American Mom
Hi Margaret Marie - Irish woolen products are fantastic. They are handmade with love and it shows.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jessica Proctor
What a beautiful scarf! 😃
Mary Shelley
Donegal Irish tweed is exquisite , so warm and cozy , love the beautiful colors
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary - Donegal tweeds are works of art and the colorful flecks on this woolen scart are an example of the cratsmanship of the weavers in Donegal.
Thanks for reading my ramblings,
All the best,
Mairéad
Johannah
Nothing like a warm and beautiful scarf.
Irish American Mom
Hi Johannah - This scarf is perfect for winter weather. Thanks for reading my ramblings,
All the best,
Mairéad
Stephanie Ryall Pineda
Donegal is known for their woolen items! this scarf looks so soft and the colors are beautiful.
Irish American Mom
Hi Stephanie - I think this scarf is beautiful too. Thanks for stopping by to check out our Day 5 giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Rachel
Beautiful scarf! Looks nice and warm.
Irish American Mom
Hi Rachel - So glad you like it.
Take care,
Mairéad
Jean Mac Coy
All the beautiful colors of Donegal! Miss it so!
Irish American Mom
Hi Jean - Donegal is magical.
Take care,
Mairéad
John
Ah tweed warm and stylish
Irish American Mom
Hi John - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Peggy D
Absolutely beautiful scarf. Thank you for sharing these gifts!
Irish American Mom
Hi Peggy - And thank you for choosing to celebrate your Irish heritage by following my recipes and ramblings.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Kathryn Dunne
This scarf is beautiful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathryn - Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Joan
Mairead the scarf is beautiful.
Joan
Irish American Mom
Hi Joan - So glad you like this cozy scarf. Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marilyn
The scarf is gorgeous that would look lovely on anyone.
Marilyn
Irish American Mom
Hi Marilyn - All the colors of Ireland in one scarf.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Marion
Lovely scarf was picked by you Mairead as a giveaway.
Marion
Irish American Mom
Hi Marion - I really appreciate the support of readers like you who appreciate the prizes and giveaways I love to share here on my blog.
All the best,
Mairéad
Amy
We visited Ireland in 2020 before the shutdown. I bought my daughter a wool scarf and still regret not getting one for myself. This one is beautiful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Amy - It sounds like this prize would be perfect for you. Glad to hear you had the opportunity to visit Ireland.
All the best,
Mairéad
Crista Leija
This scarf is absolutely beautiful. Ireland is a must visit on my bucket list!
Irish American Mom
Hi Crista - I hope you make it to Ireland someday soon. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Doreen M Kelleher
Lovely blessing, scarf and video.
Irish American Mom
Thanks, Doreen. So glad you like this lovely scarf.
All the best,
Mairéad
Karen
What a beautiful scarf! Thank you for all of your posts; they’re wonderful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Karen - Thanks for your kind words about my blog. so glad you enjoy my ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Kelly
Dear Ole Donegal!
Irish American Mom
Hi Kelly - Donegal - the beautiful northwest of Ireland.
All the best,
Mairéad
Richard Dunn
That would feel great around my neck
Irish American Mom
Hi Richard - A beautiful piece of woolen craftsmanship. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Susan Rasmussen
I don't own any Irish Tweed but would love this, they are gorgeous!
Irish American Mom
Hi Susan - This would be a perfect first piece of Irish Tweed. Thanks for joining in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Zee Johnston
The Donnegal tweed scarves are gorgeous! I purchased several woolen items from Donnegal when visiting Ireland!
Irish American Mom
Hi Zee - Lovely to hear you already discovered the magic of Donegal wool and tweed. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Sean
I have a couple of Donegal tweed caps, so I can imagine the warmth and quality of this scarf. I can't get enough of the tweed!
Irish American Mom
Hi Sean - Your love of tween is in your DNA. Lovely to hear you own a few tweed hats. Thanks for supporting our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Patti Allan
I’d love to win it for my mom, a lover of all things Irish! Thank you for the contest and have a merry Christmas!
Irish American Mom
Hi Patti - I'm sure your mom would love this scarf. Happy Christmas to you and yours.
Take care,
Mairéad
Tizz Crowley
Thank you for including a blessing, this one is particular nice- short, sweet, and to the point.
The bright colored scarf is my favorite. I didn't realize Irish work included such cheerful colors.
Thanks for sharing.
Irish American Mom
Hi Tizz - The colors in this scarf are really cheerful, but reflect the mountains and skies of Ireland. So glad you like the blessings.
Take care,
Mairéad
Betty Magennis
The answer is C - Donegal.
There is nothing like the Donegal tweed and this scarf has such gorgeous colours! Donegal is my husband’s favourite place to visit (even though he I’d from County Down). When he was a teenager, his father would take him to the sheep sales there. I have to agree that Donegal has such beautiful scenery! I love your videos and look forward to seeing them.
Irish American Mom
Hi Betty - I have a little video for each day of our Twelve Days of Christmas giveaways. Lovely to hear you are enjoying them. Aidan is a good talker and a rambler like myself.
Thanks for stopping by.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Pat OConnor
As always, a wonderful edition of your blog. And a beautiful scarf to boot!
SLÁN AGUS BEANNACHT
Irish American Mom
Hi Pat - So glad you like this prize. The scarf is lovely. Thanks for reading my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Kate Doohan
Lovely scarfs...
Irish American Mom
Hi Kate - Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Carol Brady
Simply stunning scarf. I can just feel how warm it would be!
Irish American Mom
Hi Carol - A warm and cozy scarf and a reflection of the landscape of Donegal. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Catherine
So beautiful!
Irish American Mom
Best of luck in our giveaway, Catherine.
All the best,
Mairéad
Gina Sprenger
C-Donegal
I wasn’t going to enter the contest because so many others have left comments. But then I saw the email again in my inbox and couldn’t ignore that gorgeous scarf. I just love it. I studied in Belfast and visited Donegal a couple of times and fell in love. Gorgeous. Thank you for the giveaways!
Irish American Mom
Hi Gina - The more commenters the less your chances, but at least these prizes are easier to win than the lottery. So glad you decided to join in our sweepstakes. May the luck of the Irish be with you.
All the best,
Mairéad
Deirdre OBrien
Beautiful scarf! Donegal has the best tweeds!
Irish American Mom
Hi Deirdre - This really is a lovely scarf. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Linda
What a beautiful Donegal tweed.
Irish American Mom
Hi Linda - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Anita Carol Gambrell
I love wearing scarves! This is such a great giveaway ! You always do such interesting giveaways!
Irish American Mom
Hi Anita - I love to share a little piece of Ireland with readers.
All the best,
Mairéad
Traci
Beautiful scarves and I love that you let us know where we can purchase it. Heading there now to do some Christmas shopping! Thanks for the chance to win!
Irish American Mom
Hi Traci - I hope you find some lovely Irish gifts for your friends and family. Thanks for supporting this little giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Tom Podnar
Always wonderful to get your email updates Mairéad! The scarf has a beautiful pattern in the weave. A joyous holiday season to you!!
Tom--
Irish American Mom
Many happy returns, Tom. Have a lovely Christmas.
All the best,
Mairéad
Alberta Capper
C. Donegal,
I do not own any of these beautiful scarfs, yet I would love one for the cold winters, and the blowing snow.
Irish American Mom
Hi Alberta - Irish wool is warm and cozy so one of these scarves would be perfect for winter weather.
All the best,
Mairéad
Julie Mongeon
There are no words to describe the beauty and the quality of Irish textiles… the colors are exquisite and so remind me of the gorgeous Irish hills that we saw while touring.
Irish American Mom
Hi Julie - Lovely to hear you know and understand the quality of Irish woolen textiles. They're handmade with love, and it shows.
All the best,
Mairéad
Maggie
Very cool! Your blog is so delightful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Maggie - Thanks for your kind words about my blog and thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Barbara Frawley
Lovely scarf. On one of our many trips to Ireland I purchased a Donegal tweed cape. I absolutely love it.
Irish American Mom
Hi Barbara - A tweed cape must be lovely - a wonderful touch of Irish style to wear in America. Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
B
Hello Mairéad~
Mam and I love your blog, stories and recipes! My parents immigrated from Ireland to Canada. The Donegal tweed scarf is absolutely gorgeous. I would love it for myself, but if I won, I would gift it to Mam on your behalf. After all these years, she still calls Ireland home 💚 C. Donegal
Irish American Mom
Hi B - So glad you and your Mam enjoy my recipes and ramblings. This scarf would be perfect for your Mam - a little gift from Ireland to wear. Thanks for your kind words about my blog and thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Fiona
The correct answer is C. Donegal.
Wow that's a gorgeous lovely scarf that can keep you warm, fuzzy, and cozy during the chilly winter month. Also it has Christmassy colours making it ideal Xmas gift for oneself or the lucky winner.
I always appreciate love the Irish Blessing at the end of the video.
Thank you Mairéad for filling our life with love, Irish gifts, and blessings!
Merry Christmas to you and all the participants here!
Irish American Mom
Hi Fiona - So glad you're enjoying the blessings. I think they're a lovely tribute to our ancestors who passed down these blessings from generation to generation.
Best wishes,
Mairéad