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6 brilliantly Irish nostalgia gifts for Christmas

The Fridge in the Denim Jacket!

Dec 19th 2014, 12:24 PM 6,847 Views 5 Comments

STILL STUCK FOR some present ideas?

If you’re quick, willing to have a bit of a dig around, or shell out a bit more for express delivery, we have a few ideas for you.

The Fridge in the Denim Jacket

Zig and Zag’s 1989 book has been re-released as a special anniversary edition.

zig

If you’re feeling really nostalgic you could throw this Dempsey’s Den club badge from 1989 in for good measure.

badge Source: Adverts.ie

The Shamrogues/The Blue Horse/Under The Hawthorn Tree

Why not track down a favourite Irish childhood book and wrap it up as a wonderful blast from the past? Try Irish bookshops, Chapters, or maybe some express delivery online.

sham Source: Orpen Press

marita Source: O'Brien Press

Retro Aer Lingus mugs

Available from Etsy, if you order right now they might arrive in time.

aer Source: Etsy

How Do You Do by Mary Fitzgerald books and dvds

Get the pipe cleaners out. Save those lollipop sticks. It’s make and do time!

make Source: Amazon.co.uk

Source: MaryFitzgeraldPR

An old Irish coin necklace

We miss the 20p horse. And the 10p fish.

horse Source: HairyGrowler.co.uk

A box of Big Time bars

Fifty-six Big Times!

Source: ChocolateWarehouse.ie

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6 brilliantly Irish nostalgia gifts for Christmas