A wonderful selection of Irish gift ideas
December 9, 2013
It’s that time of year again when the search for that special Christmas present or that socking filler to give this Christmas is well and truly underway.
Whether it’s a book for beginners or children’s books, t-shirts, hoodie, cards, cd’s or DVDs you are looking for there is a whole range of ideas that will make the perfect gift this Christmas.
In County Mayo, Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag’ Christmas market will take place in Westport from 13th to 15th December 2013. Local artisan food and craft producers will be displaying top quality handmade trinkets, dishes and gifts. You can choose from a wide array of gifts: wooden carvings, handbags, soaps, stained glass, woolen goods, pottery, dolls, jewellery and clothing. Gnó Mhaigh Eo will have a stand at the Shop ‘n Spraoi with the ‘Déanta i Maigh Eo’ products which incorporate the Irish language in their branding or on the products themselves.
Cló Mhaigh Eo is based in Claremorris and has a wide selection of books to suit children and beginners. The beautifully illustrated book Gráinne Mhaol, which was published by Cló Mhaigh Eo, was awarded Gradam Réics Carló for the best publication for young readers during gradam Leabhar na Bliana 2013. To view the full range of books available www.leabhar.com.
An Spailpín Fánach, located in An Spidéal in Conamara, sells a wide range of gifts from cards, cds, Irish signs and a wonderful selection of t-shirts and hoodies with various Irish language phrases on them. For further details on what they have to offer visit www.spailpin.com.
Bricíní – A children’s books festival will take place in Seanscoil Shailearna, Indreabhán from 13th- 14th December 2013 and a wide selection of books will be on sale during the festival which is being organised by Pléaráca Chonamara. Guests at this festival include the talented singer and writer Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin from Futa Fata who will delight the audience with his readings. Futa Fata who are based in An Spidéal have brilliant socking filler’s and some great gift ideas for kids this Christmas with some beautiful books and cd’s, all available from www.futafata.ie.
Cló Iar-Chonnacht has an incredible selection of newly published books instore this Christmas and their annual Christmas sale is in full swing until 23rd December. Customers can avail of great deals and discounts on Irish books and traditional Irish music on www.cic.ie or by visiting the Cló Iar-Chonnacht shop in Indreabhán, Co. Galway. They are open from Monday to Friday and will also be open on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December from 12 noon -5pm especially for Christmas.
The best way to learn a language is to enjoy it and the range of Irish language games on the market right now are sure to get people enjoying Irish and once again this year Údar stock many Irish language products plus a wide range of educational items. These games can be enjoyed by everybody with an interest in improving their spelling and vocabulary and particularly those with a competitive streak. Scrabble as Gaeilge is available nationwide and Scrabble na n-Óg, a junior edition, as well as other games like League Leader Iománaíocht, Biongó and Memory Dominoes are available from www.udar.ie.
An Siopa Leabhar on Harcourt street in the heart of the capital city boasts a wide range of Irish language books suitable for all ages. Individuals can choose from history books, novels, dictionaries and children’s books plus many other products all these are available in-store or online at www.cnag.ie/siopa.
In Gleann Cholm Cille in Northwest Donegal, An Siopa Gaeilge is located in Oideas Gael and has a wide variety of gifts available from beautiful children’s books to cd’s. Visit www.siopagaeilge.ie.
An Siopa Cultúr / Cairde Teo is located in Armagh and has a wonderful selection of gift ideas for all ages including a trendy selection of t-shirts, hoodies, hats and jackets with Irish language logos, ceramics and a wide range of pottery, cards, signs plus fun stuff for children. To see what’s on offer visit www.siopacultur.com.
There is no doubt that the most recognisable teddy in the world will be in high demand again this year. Bábóg Baby www.babogbaby.com is on sale nationwide and is now available in Irish, English, Welsh and Scots Gaelic.
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