| Loads of Irish gifts are now on sale online and we | | | | Both Belleek and Donegal Parian China produce a |
| don't just mean tourist-related merchandise, there | | | | vast range of tableware that never fails to catch |
| is also a wide range of meticulously hand-crafted | | | | the eye of an eager shopper while the same can |
| goods such as crystal, pottery, linen and | | | | be said of the modern day designs of John |
| glassware. | | | | Rocha's glassware. Also widely favoured as the |
| Crystal is always popular on any list of Irish gifts | | | | perfect gift choice is the produce of Irish Dresden |
| and you can choose from some superb | | | | as its array of porcelain figurines. |
| craftsmanship produced by the factories of | | | | The age-old quality of hand-woven Irish tweed |
| Waterford Crystal, Tyrone Crystal, Galway | | | | has maintained its popularity with Magees of |
| Crystal and Cavan Crystal to name but a few. | | | | Donegal probably the best known of the lot. |
| From decanters to chandeliers, Irish crystal | | | | Tweed is usually used in men's clothing but it has |
| remains one of the top gifts from this part of the | | | | been known to make it onto the rails of women's |
| world. | | | | clothing shops and can range from overcoats and |
| Ireland has always been well known for its | | | | jackets to scarves, caps and even throws. |
| pottery crafts and ceramics. These have fulfilled | | | | Other more gimmicky Irish gifts include grow your |
| the needs of anyone looking for Irish gifts at any | | | | own shamrock kits, leprechaun costumes, Irish |
| time of the year. Obviously Belleek Pottery and | | | | road signs, plaques, prints or tea towels while the |
| Royal Tara China are really popular and other | | | | Guinness brand merchandise is always a good |
| household names that have established | | | | choice for something with an Irish feel to it. |
| themselves include Nicholas Mosse, Judy Greene, | | | | In fact, if you're visiting Ireland our top tip is to |
| Louis Mulcahy, Bandon Pottery along with many | | | | check out the Irish gifts in local shops and you |
| others. | | | | may unearth a complete gem of a present! |