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Includes beauties like “Backpfeifengesicht” – German for ‘a face in need of a slap’ – and Oppholdsvær, Norwegian for ‘that weather just after the rain has stopped’.
5. ‘May the rain fall soft upon your fields’ notebook by Ursula Celano (€9)
Friday 27 December, 2024
Friday 27 December, 2024
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17 deadly Irish presents to sort your Secret Santa
TIS THE SEASON when everyone has a bit of a panic. Maybe it’s your office Secret Santa that’s giving you a headache, maybe it’s your group of friends.
Or maybe you’re just looking for the perfect Irish gift for someone in your life.
Either way, these are all pretty great:
1. Toastie map of Dublin by Eoin Whelehan (€25)
Includes all your favourites. Why not try the Dublin Toastie Crawl?
2. Geebag and Gobshite mugs (€12)
For her…
For him…
By Fergus O’Neill of Feck It Sure It’s Grand fame (and a host of other excellent gifts).
3. If Tea Was Heroin tote bag (€8)
Designed and printed by hand in Galway by Lemonade.
4. Untranslatable Words poster by Fuchsia Macaree (€25)
Includes beauties like “Backpfeifengesicht” – German for ‘a face in need of a slap’ – and Oppholdsvær, Norwegian for ‘that weather just after the rain has stopped’.
5. ‘May the rain fall soft upon your fields’ notebook by Ursula Celano (€9)
One of a selection of rather good notebooks, including ‘May the sun shine warm upon your face‘ and this one featuring Northern Irish landmarks.
6. ‘Unique’ portrait by Dublin-based artist Ruan van Vliet (€10)
Simply send him a photo, and watch your friend or colleague turn into a “one of a kind” artwork. Full details here.
7. Wicklow photo by Renee Summers (€20)
One of a selection of rather lovely images from the Dublin-based photographer.
8. Irish Mammy tea towel (€7)
By Colm O’Regan, the comedian behind the Irish Mammies empire.
9. The Waterford Whispers book (€12.99)
Yes, Ireland’s premier satirical news site now has a book. Perfect for remembering the events of 2014 as they REALLY happened.
10. Irish t-shirts by T-Leine (€22.50)
11. Personalised jewellery from A Box For My Treasure (from €40)
Made in Dublin city by designer Judith Ritchie.
12. A great Irish album from 2014 (€10-ish)
Such as Printer Clips – Printer Clips
Paul Noonan of Bell X1′s new project, featuring a collaboration with Lisa Hannigan among others.
… or James Vincent McMorrow – Post Tropical
The Dublin-born singer-songwriter’s acclaimed second album.
13. Illustrated map of Cork by Richard Dalton (€13)
14. Duffy’s of Dublin hand-bound notebook (€10)
With an image of the Five Lamps, by Ireland’s oldest bindery.
15. Sláinte: The Complete Guide To Irish Craft Beer And Cider (€20)
There’s at least one person in your office/group of friends who goes on about craft beer all the time. This is the gift for them.
16. Playing cards with Galway characters (€8)
Printed in the city itself, and adorned with images of Galway’s familiar faces.
17. White Lady Of The Northside Christmas tree decoration (€5)
From this…
… to this:
Also by Fergus O’Neill of GrandGrand.
More: 14 wonderfully Irish alternative Christmas cards>
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