These homegrown gift ideas will be a welcome sight under the tree this year
Irish design and craft is made to last. The thought and care that goes into every product makes them easy to love and difficult to part with. Supporting Irish design and craft isn’t just about buying locally, it’s an endorsement of thoughtfully-made, sustainable craftsmanship. So whether you’re looking for something boho or chic, eclectic or contemporary – there is a wealth of options to discover. Find a gift you’ll fall in love with and discover makers from all over the country at madelocal.ie
Brighten up the winter evenings or just your mood with this beautifully designed and made FLOS ceiling light by Alan Horgan. Drawing inspiration from nature and using creativity to transform some of the most beautiful natural materials into contemporary, timeless pieces. Where nature meets design. Alan Horgan FLOS Ceiling Pendant Oak (from €740 to €1,250) · Co Cork
Affordable, eco-conscious fun! Susan Illustrates’ brings a uniquely Irish, often nostalgic, sense of humour to her quirky prints that come in framed form, as cards, on Tote bags and more. The printing is done by Irish companies on eco-friendly and sustainable materials. Susan Illustrates Away With The Fairies print (€10 to €15) · Co Dublin
Catch eyes this Christmas with this much coveted, 14 carat solid gold lightning bolt pendant. Edge Onlycreates luxury jewellery with an edge, ethically made in Ireland. Highly finished solid gold and sterling silver in edgy designs for men and women. Edge Only Skinny Lightning Bolt Pendant (€969) · Co Dublin
The perfect gift for yourself or a loved one. This oversized graphic print reminiscent of a childhood in the Irish countryside will add a dash to any outfit and take you anywhere. Scarves are 100% silk twill and each scarf print is illustrated by hand, transferred and then printed. Ciara Silke Swamp rose scarf in scarlet, pink & black (€180) · Co Galway
Who doesn’t love a new scarf at Christmas? Particularly one as luxurious as Orwell & Browne’s. Every piece is designed and made in Ireland using locally sourced Donegal tweed that has been inspired and designed to capture the colours and textures of the Irish land and seascapes. Orwell & Browne Donegal Tweed Scarf (€45) · Co Donegal
Seven 70g bars of finest handmade soap, gift presentable in an ethically sourced light canvas drawstring bag. Inspired by plant power, art and ethics, Bare Essentials blend precious essential oils, raw plant oils, butters, herbs and spices to create naturally beautiful beauty – luxurious soaps, serums and spa products. Everyday luxury! Bare Essentials Bundle of 7 Beauty Bars (€45) · Co Kildare
Aoife Slattery’s striking tableware made from white-earthenware clay combines functionality with contemporary design and is a playful addition to any home. From her studio in Co Clare, Aoife creates a wide range of homeware consisting of her popular pastel main collection with her signature painterly marks and glossy blobs, and she also releases limited edition items. A gift from this range could be the start of a collection! Aoife Slattery Tapas dishes set of three (€49) · Co Limerick
Supersoft rainbow spot baby blanket. This gorgeous blanket in 100% new lambswool will make the perfect gift or addition to a nursery. Inspired by the colours & textures of the beautiful landscapes in the West of Ireland, Foxford blends tradition with contemporary to create timeless pieces. Foxford Rainbow Baby Blanket (€56) · Co Mayo
Cool in every way – the Everything Bag! Placed pieces are primarily created in Irish linen; fresh and colourful and made with sustainability forefront in the production process. Placed Everything Bag (€115) · Co Antrim
Inspire cullinary craft in the kitchen with Fred O’Mahony’s hand-crafted mortar and pestle. Made from Irish hardwoods and sourced from renewable sources. These mortar and pestles are wood turned in ‘end grain’ to adequately support the pestle (when the blending and grinding requires that little bit more effort!). Fred O’Mahony Mortar and Pestle (€73) · Co Waterford
