Creative Irish Gifts: Share Your Favorite Irish Expressions with Others!

Here are our top creative Irish gifts ideas that offer unique perspectives on Irish culture and customs.  They will serve as a welcome reminder of the Emerald Isle for any recipient who loves Ireland as much as we do!

We have no financial stake in these products or companies at all - we share them because we love them.  Once you find an idea you like, simply search for it online.

Creative Irish Gift Idea #1:  Irish Breakfast Basket

Whether it's St. Patrick's Day or just a relaxing weekend morning, there are few things better than starting the day with a proper fry-up featuring Irish flavors.

An Irish breakfast basket means you can skip a trip to the grocery store and instead take a trip down memory lane, reliving your favorite meals and destinations in Ireland.  Roast some of the Irish sausages and serve with thick, delicious rashers of bacon, a slice of black pudding and a slice of white pudding.

Warm up the sweet scones and slather with Kerrygold butter and jam. Wash it down with - what else? - a warm mug of Barry's Irish tea.

Our favorite online resource for Irish food is www.foodireland.com.

Creative Irish Gift Idea #2:  Ladies Trellis Aran Sweater

Aran sweaters are synonymous with Irish fisherman's culture, each unique stitch representing a different part of the Aran Islands and their history.  A ladies Trellis Aran sweater is designed to be completely warm, keeping you toasty no matter what the weather.

Aran sweaters were designed to be water-repellent, and that is true to this day.  The wool stretches with you, ensuring a classic fit that is never uncomfortable.  It protects you from rain and helps regulate body temperature.

Go for the classic off-white color to stay in keeping with the traditional Aran style.

We find gifts like these at www.theirishstore.com and www.aranwoolenmills.com.

Creative Irish Gift Idea #3:  Personalized Belleek Celtic Mug

When you give a gift of Irish pottery, it has to be Belleek, a company from County Fermanagh that has been crafting high-quality porcelain pieces since the 19th century.  The porcelain is typically white, thin and delicate, and its iridescent sheen marks it as a genuine Belleek piece.

Gift a pair of personalized Belleek Celtic mugs for a touch of the past that can be enjoyed every morning over a cup of tea or coffee.  It may be a throwback to the 19th century, but these Belleek mugs can handle modern environments like the dishwasher without a problem.

Visit www.belleek.com for many examples of this creative Irish gift.

Creative Irish Gift Idea #4:  Diamond Wool Throw Blanket

Creative Irish Gift Idea #5:  Trinity Knot Pendant

Irish jewelry showing an ancient Celtic symbol is a powerful way to share our cherished Irish side!  A simple, sleek and elegant Trinity Knot pendant is the ideal way to show somebody important in your life, just how much you care.

Fashioned after the ancient Celtic symbol, the design represents the beauty and symmetry of eternal life.  We love the emerald inlay, and the piece is simple enough to be worn everyday if desired.

Find beautiful pieces like this at www.glencara.com and www.theirishjewelrycompany.com.

And for another slant on jewelry with an Irish theme, pay a visit to our section on connemara marble jewelry here.

Creative Irish Gift #6:  Irish Lace Table Accent

Irish lace is a unique and Irish product with a fascinating history.  Not only a lovely accent for your table or clothing accessory but a sure-fire conversation starter.  You can find authentic products made from Irish lace at www.kenmarelace.ie.  You can find lovely examples of its close cousin - Irish Linen - here.

That's It, Short and Sweet!

Sharing creative Irish gifts is a generous way to express your Irish side with family and friends.  Obviously you are not limited to the five ideas we've shared here - your options are limited only by your creativity!  For more ideas I recommend you visit our page on Irish baby gifts and our main section on Irish Customs here.

More Fun With Irish Expressions

Congratulations on learning more about the Emerald Isle and discovering what we like to call your "Irish Side."  You may be thinking "I'd love to actually VISIT Ireland but that's really not in the cards right now.  What am I supposed to do with the stuff I just learned?"

Well never fear!  Since 2007 we have collected all of the best printable, shareable resources we could find, to help you put your new knowledge of Ireland to good use.  We've put them all together in a single download we call "Your Irish Expressions Playbook," which contains over 100 pages of games, puzzles, recipes, songbooks, quizzes, travel guides and much, much more.

Purchase them ALL for one small price, print as many copies as you like and share them with your friends - with no limitations!   But order soon - we are already adding to the Playbook for future editions and this price will not last long. 

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