Ireland is a small country which is home to so many artisans, skilled workers, craftsmen, musicians, poets, and many others who represent the country’s rich cultural scene. They work hard day in and day out and a major chunk of their income comes from the souvenir business which they manufacture ever so lovingly for the visiting tourists. Support their hard work by taking back some of these unique Irish wonders for yourselves and your loved ones back home. Read on to find out what to buy in Ireland that will go on to be your prized possessions and a great reminder of your good times in this gorgeous countryside.
1. Irish ceramics
A majority of the Irish locals comprise of skilled artists who are popular for creating unique ceramic pieces. There is a diverse array of ceramics on offer and one can choose to buy decorative pieces like wall mounts and Christmas ornaments or something more functional for everyday use like bowls, cups, platters, and mugs. There is something for everyone here and taking back a piece or two of this Irish artistry is highly recommended.
Kiltrea Bridge Pottery Ltd
Address: Kiltrea Bridge, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Opening hours: 11 am to 5 pm All days
Price: Starts from around 50 EUR (58 USD) for a set of four mugs
2. Irish Whiskey
A perfect gift for whiskey-lovers in your life should definitely be a bottle of fine Irish whiskey. The Irish are world-renowned for their quality whiskeys and Ireland is home to some of the most famous brands - The Jameson Whiskey range, Connemara Peated Single Malt Whiskey, Feckin Irish Whiskey, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey and many more. Quick, take your pick.
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Address: Bow St, Smithfield Village, Dublin 7, Ireland
Opening hours: 10 am to 7 pm Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm Friday to Sunday
Price: Jameson 12-year-old whiskey costs 35 EUR (40 USD)
3. Chocolate
As known to all, Ireland is blessed with rich green grazing lands which give an immense amount of nutrition to the cows. This is the reason the milk of these cows is super rich and creamy. This high-quality milk is then used to make some world-class quality milk chocolates which are loved by everyone. One can buy bags full of Cadbury’s from any supermarket here. In addition, there are many brands which offer hot chocolate, chocolate bars, blocks of chocolate in a variety of flavors, and also Irish Whiskey chocolates.
Butlers Chocolate Café
Address: Main St, Swords Demesne, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 TY72, Ireland
Opening hours: 7. 30 am to 7 pm Monday-Wednesday & Friday, 7.30 am to 9 pm Thursday, 8.30 am to 7 pm Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm Sunday
Price: From 5.25 EUR (6 USD) for a 185g box to 48 EUR (55 USD) for a 1000g family box
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4. Irish soda bread
Soda bread is a traditional Irish bread which is dense and nutty and gets its lift from a chemical reaction between bicarbonate of soda and the lactic acid present in the buttermilk. They don’t use a raising agent like yeast. This bread is savored with fish or can also be consumed with butter or jam. This is one specialty food item which you will want to eat on repeat.
Gammell's Bakery
Address: 33 Ranelagh Rd, Dublin 6, Ireland
Opening hours: 8 am to 8 pm All days
Price: 2.62 EUR (3 USD) onwards for a loaf
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5. Irish crystal
Found this photo of the old showroom! How the times have changed!
Posted by Connemara Celtic Crystal on Wednesday, 17 August 2016
You will come across beautiful Irish crystals in almost every local household in Ireland. They take a lot of pride in displaying them and showing it to guests. The Irish age-old techniques have been handed down from generation to generation. The crystals are deeply cut and exhibit incredibly precise patterns. Get your hands on them too, to brighten and uplift a corner back home. Choose from a range of crystal glasses and other decorative items featuring exquisite designs.
Galway Irish Crystal Ltd
Address: Old Dublin Rd, Galway, Ireland
Opening hours: 9 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, 12 pm to 5 pm Sunday
Price: Starts from 39 EUR to 61 EUR (45 USD to 70 USD) for a normal range.
6. Leather goods
Cork in Ireland is best known for the incredibly handcrafted leather goods it produces which are 100% genuine, vegetable-tanned, Italian leather. Please your leather-loving self with the goodness of this Irish leather in the form of bags, belts, satchels, wallets, etc. Also not to miss is the special Celtic embossed knot design on some of these goods which are a representation of eternal love and hence make for an amazing gift for loved ones.
Lee River Leather
Address: Donnybrook Commercial Centre, Donnybrook, Cork, Ireland
Opening hours: 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, Saturday & Sunday closed
Price: A Celtic embossed belt is around 61 EUR (70 USD)
7. Avoca woollen throws
Be a pop of colour in a black and white world. Choose from any colour of the rainbow with an Avoca throw. https://www.avoca.com/en/throws-and-blankets
Posted by Avoca on Sunday, 3 June 2018
Avoca village is home to the oldest weaving mill in Ireland which was established by three sisters in 1723. Since then, this place has been rolling out excellent quality, snug woolen throws, blankets, and other knitwear like capes, jackets, and cardigans. These woolen products are a must-buy in Ireland and will serve quite functional for the winters back home.
Avoca Handweavers
Address: The Mill at Avoca Village, Kilmagig Lower, Avoca, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Opening hours: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm All days
Price: The Throw range starts from around 48 EUR (55 USD) and can go up to 148 EUR (170 USD)
8. Claddagh ring
The Claddagh ring is a traditional ring symbolizing love, loyalty, and friendship. It’s designed with a crowned heart cupped with two hands where the crown stands for loyalty, the heart for love and cupped hands for friendship. The ring is also considered as an indication of availability. If the ring is worn with the heart pointing towards the body, the person is engaged or married. If it points outwards, the wearer is available.
Fields the Jeweller, Grafton St.
Address: 22 Grafton St, Dublin 2, D02 Y199, Ireland
Opening hours: 9.30 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 8 pm Saturday & Sunday
Price: Sterling silver rings 35 EUR to 40 EUR (40 to 45 USD)
9. Aran woollen knits
Posted by Aran Woollen Mills on Saturday, 20 January 2018
Giving knits and knitwear as gifts are considered as a warm gesture and to help you do this with an extra pizzaz, Aran woolen knits feature an extensive collection. These warm and stylish Irish knits are so snug and comfy and come in different styles, colors, and designs. Select the choicest sweaters, gloves, scarves, hats, and much more from here.
Aran Woollen Mills
Address: Lodge Rd, Carrowbeg, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Opening hours: 8.30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, Saturday & Sunday closed
Price: Starts from 17.50 EUR (20 USD) for scarves, 60 to 110 EUR (70 to 125 USD) for traditional Irish sweaters
10. Foxford blankets
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
The Foxford woolen mill simply spells tradition at its best and has been doling out fine woolen products from a century. Yes, that’s right. Established in the 1890s, each of the pieces here are a genuine representation of the Irish culture and landscapes. The Foxford blankets were considered so auspicious that they were presented at almost all weddings back in the day and are quite popular even today. One can take a tour of this magnanimous place to see how they operate and make those plush products and buy some of them from their stores.
Foxford Woollen Mills
Address: Providence Rd, Foxford, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Opening hours: 10 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday, 12 pm to 6 pm Sunday
Price: Collection starts from 44 EUR (50 USD) upwards
A few more recommendations...
Ireland is a country you would not be able to get enough of! You might want to carry a piece back from every little experience. So in addition to the must-buy souvenirs above, here are some recommendations to relive certain Irish experiences in the comfort of your home:
- Irish music CDs: Get teleported to Ireland and its landscapes by listening to these beautiful renditions of Irish folklore and culture.
- Irish cheese: Irish agriculture hugely contributes to the cheese business. The farmers, too, have begun producing their own homemade cheese varieties for sale. Most popular ones are the cheddar & blue farmhouse cheese.
- Bog Oak Sculptures: Decorate your homes with exquisite sculptures made from bog oak, a variety of Irish wood that dates back to almost 7000 years!
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