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Coziest Irish Gifts for Christmas

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If you are looking for Irish Christmas presents that will actually be used and enjoyed, you can’t go wrong with something practical or wearable that offers a stylish tip of the tweed cap to Ireland. Whether you are shopping for someone from Ireland, someone with Irish roots or someone who just loves Irish culture (and who doesn’t?!), something that keeps them warm in winter is a fantastic idea.

Woman wearing a natural colored merino Anan Knit button pom-pom hat and matching scarf, leaning against a tree

Being a little island battered by the wind and waves off the Atlantic Ocean, Ireland knows a thing or two about keeping warm and dry. Since forever, Irish people have been out fishing, tending livestock and generally going about their business in the rain and cold. As the saying goes, there’s no bad weather, only bad gear! These Irish gifts tell your loved one you see and celebrate their connection to Ireland and you care about them being comfortable.

Irish Gifts for the Home

Winter is time to be cozy at home, to be tucked up by the fire. Does someone on your gift list love Irish literature? It’s hard to know what they have  and haven’t read, but whatever the book or show or craft they enjoy when they want to relax, they’ll enjoy it more with these charming Irish gifts.

•    Throw blankets – Choose between cashmere, merino or a traditional Aran knit. These come in a range of soft colors that reflect the landscapes of Ireland. Nothing invites cozy relaxation like a comforting blanket to wrap up in.

Merino Wool Aran Knit Shamrock Throw draped over a Yellow Sofa


•    Crystal glassware – In the dark months, every bit of light makes a difference. A crystal tumbler adds elegance to dinner or a fireside cocktail, bringing some sparkle as it reflects the light.

Galway Crystal Longford White Wine Glass Pair


•    Serving Dishes – Winter is time to gather loved ones together to break bread. Sharing food is central to the winter holidays, so why not help a loved one do it with style by gifting them some beautiful Irish serving dishes? A Belleek serving dish, tea set or small candy dish is likely to be treasured for generations.

Belleek Pottery Irish Shamrock Chip & Dip Set filled with fruits and cream dip on a wooden table

Unwrap Irish Fashion

The climate has never kept the Irish inside for too long. All those adorable sheep need tending year-round, and we have to get to and from the pubs for the sessions and the library to keep up with our ever-growing literary heritage! If someone on your gift list loves to get outside and look good even in the cold, wet weather, consider these Irish gifts for them.

•    Tweed cap – Heat leaves our body through the head, so a good hat is important to stay warm. It also keeps the rain off. Irish people of all ages and descriptions wear tweed caps, from elderly farmers to urban hipsters, and they look great on anyone.

Man in a green jacket wearing a Green Check Donegal Tweed Cap


•    Aran sweater and accessories – This distinctive, intricate knitting style has roots in the fishing communities of the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway. The texture created by the designs helps insulate the body, and the wool used is naturally water repellent. 

Merino Wool Turtle Neck Aran Ladies Sweater


•    Capes and wraps – Combining the comfort of being wrapped in your favorite blanket with the beauty of a fairytale heroine, a gorgeous wrap will make her feel like a queen when she opens it on Christmas morning.

Woman with blonde hair modelling a 100% Brushed Lambswool Ladies Cape in a forest setting

Irish gifts for Christmas are a practical and beautiful way to celebrate someone’s Celtic connection. These presents will make them feel treasured, and they will be treasured for many years – or even generations.

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