Overcrowded stores, crying children, exhausted sales staff and anxious parents? If your holiday shopping experiences are anything like ours, finding that perfect gift for your family and friends can become the nightmare before Christmas.
If the impending present-buying panic is making you sweat before we’ve even reached December, never fret, IrishCentral has you covered with this perfect Irish gift guide.
ShamrockGifts is a US-based site specializing in authentic, unique gifts from the Emerald Isle and they have a great selection of gifts, from Aran sweaters to bags of Tayto crisps, ensuring that you’ll easily find something for all your Irish loved ones. They also have free shipping so you can save an extra few dollars to treat yourself to one of their great gifts as well!
With tons of different gifts to chose from, it will still be hard to make final decisions but here are just a few of our favorites to get you started. For free shipping, enter the code "FreeShipping" at check-out. IrishCentral readers can take an extra 10% off using the code "IrishCentral."
1. Irish Christmas Bauble Set
Add some Irish Christmas cheer to your home this year with these Emerald Isle themed baubles, featuring shamrocks, the Claddagh ring and maps of Ireland.
Price: $34.99
2. Guinness Claddagh Tee
A perfect gift for all fans of the Black Stuff, this t-shirt merges two of Ireland’s greatest traditions: The Claddagh ring and Guinness. The shirt features a new take on the Claddagh symbol cradling a pint of Guinness instead of a heart.
Price: $19.99
3. Irish Tea Set
For the Mrs. Doyles in your life, this beautiful tea set is sure to delight, coming with cups, saucers, some Irish dairy fudge and, of course, Irish breakfast tea to wash it all down.
Price: $99.99
4. Family Irish Breakfast
Well, it wouldn’t be Christmas morning if you didn’t eat a proper Irish fry, would it?
Price: $112.99
5. Irish Tea Time Set
The perfect treat of Irish biscuits, cream crackers and tea, to settle down with in front of a good Irish or Christmas movie.
Price: $34.99
6. Mens Shawl Neck Cardigan
Made in Donegal, these cardigans are knit using the traditional Aran stitch to keep you extra warm on a winter’s day.
Price: $98.50
7. Ladies Green Irish Cardigan
Knitted with extra soft merino wool, these comfortable, green cardigans with wooden buttons will keep you cosy right through to St. Patrick’s Day.
This sweater is on special for this coming Thanksgiving week - use code "35OFF" for $35 off the price.
Price: $99.99
8. Irish Handknit Sweater
Featuring a cable and diamond pattern, these Aran sweaters are extra thick and handmade with wool spun in Donegal.
Price: $138.99
9. Mens Grey Fleck Sweater
Going south to Co. Kerry, these sweaters are perfect for those who spend as much time as possible outdoors and braving the (Irish) elements.
This sweater is on special for this coming Thanksgiving week - use code "35OFF" for $35 off the price.
Price: $97.99
10. Inis Perfume Gift Set
Inspired by the smell of the Irish Sea, this fragrance and body lotion will bring you to Ireland’s sandy shores.
Price: $55.99
11. Trinity Knot Pendant and Chain
One of the most common Celtic patterns, the Trinity knot encompasses the trinity of the heart, soul and mind. What better way to show off this lovely ancient symbol than with a beautiful pendant?
Price: $45.99
12. Set of Irish Blessing Mugs
Enjoy a great cup of tea in this patterned mug, featuring a lovely Irish blessing.
Price: $29.95
You can find more Irish Christmas gifts at ShamrockGifts.com.
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