I really want to try to do most, if not all, of my Christmas shopping with small Irish businesses this year
If anyone has any Etsy/other online shop recommendations, please send them my way!
If anyone has any Etsy/other online shop recommendations, please send them my way!
I'm going to start a thread of all the Irish small businesses that have been recommended to me, and the ones that I've come across along the way. Hopefully it'll help people to buy Irish for gifts this Christmas!
Silver Scribe Books is a hand-bound book shop based in Cork https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/SilverScribeBooks
Conker Tree Studio sells quirky and unique Irish gifts. They are based in Kilkenny https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/ConkerTreeStudio
Lula by Sophie is a handmade jewellery shop based in Dublin https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/LulaBySophie
Design by Little Rose is a handmade jewellery shop based in Thurles https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DesignByLittleRose
Wickcraft and Wickery sells handmade soy wax melts and is based in Kildare https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/WickcraftandWickery
In Absolute Knots sells light weight, hand-painted clay earrings and pins. This shop is based in Dublin https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/InAbsoluteKnots
Strawberry Cove Shop sells handmade scented natural wax candles and is based in Portaferry https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/StrawberryCoveShop
Slevin Art sells clay pals, including incense burners, jewellery trays, ashtrays and more. They are based in Dublin https://www.instagram.com/c.slevinart/
West Queer Art makes stickers, prints and earrings. They are based in the west of Ireland https://westqueerart.com/
George & Milly are an online gift shop that is based in Kildare https://www.georgeandmilly.com/
Saoirse Ryan is an Irish artist and designer who sells prints, tote bags, stickers and more https://www.saoirseryan.com/
Duhvassa is a shop that sells festive reusable face masks, as well as pocket mirrors, badges and prints. This shop is based in Belfast https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/duhvassa
Lines and Lessons sells original poetry and art prints, and is based in Dublin https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/LinesAndLessons
The Gifted Fair that is usually on in the RDS has gone online this year https://www.giftedfromireland.com/
Donegal Natural Soap sells soaps, butters, balms and more. This shop is based in (you guessed it!) Donegal https://donegalnaturalsoap.ie/
Moments Bath and Beauty sells natural, handmade bath and beauty products https://www.momentsbathandbeauty.com/
Faerly is an eco-friendly shop that sells a collection of everyday items from small Irish makers. They are based in Kildare https://www.faerly.ie/
Bean Delivered is an Irish roasted coffee subscription service, and they have new gift boxes for Christmas https://www.beandelivered.ie/
Ruby Robin Boutique makes wearable keepsakes from nature, and is based in Schull https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/RubyRobinBoutique
Holistic Products Ireland has everything from incense burners to jewellery. This shop is based in Galway https://www.holisticproductsireland.com/
Leahy Beekeeping sell Irish raw honey and honey based products. They are based in the west of Ireland http://leahybeekeeping.com/
Benny's Deli sell baked goods, jams and more, and deliver nationwide. They are based in Roscommon https://www.bennysdeli.com/online-store
Bronagh Lee sells original artwork, prints, enamel pins and stickers. She is based in Dublin https://www.bronaghlee.com/
Clodafoto sells unique Gaeilge/Irish language designs and postcards. This shop is based in Dublin https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/clodafoto
Simply Mourne sells handcrafted pebble art pieces. This shop is based in Down https://simplymourne.com/
Irish Sock Society sell funky socks, as well as face masks and hats. They are based in Galway https://irishsocksciety.com/
Linda Carey sells both originals and prints of her fine art pieces. She is based in Dublin https://www.lindacareyartist.com/shop
Nine Arrow Art sells Irish language based art prints https://www.ninearrow.com/shop
Turtle Dream Games creates and sells original table top games http://www.turtledreamgames.com/store
Urban Fabric creates contemporary prints of Irish landmarks and streetscapes, and is based in Limerick http://www.urbanfabric.ie
Marie Is A Terrible Artist makes prints and tote bags https://www.marieisaterribleartist.com/
Design Wright sells prints, stickers, earrings and more! https://www.designwright.ie/
Tully Crafts make LGBT inspired crafts and jewellery. They are based in Leitrim https://tullycrafts.com
Roco Knitwear Ireland has handmade knitwear for babies, children women. They are based in Kilkenny https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/RocoKnitwearIreland
Banshee Silver Designs sell Irish inspired silver jewellery and are based in Belfast https://www.etsy.com/shop/BansheeSilverDesigns
Clay by Noot makes and sells polymer clay earrings https://www.depop.com/sineadors/
Seaglass Jewellery makes and sells jewellery using authentic sea glass found on Irish beaches https://www.depop.com/irishseajewels/
HendyKraft sells handcrafted artisan resin jewellery. This shop is based in Newtownabbey https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HendyKraft
Shuttle Knit is a business enterprise and partnership between Travellers and the settled community expressed in the spirit of their logo “knitting communities together”. They sell ladies knitwear that is handmade in Ireland https://shuttleknit.ie/
We Make Good sells products are designed by some of Ireland's best emerging designers and made by people facing social challenges who have been supported to develop valuable skills and gain employment in their craft http://wemakegood.ie
Taryn de Vere creates and sells some of the brightest and most colourful accessories in Ireland https://taryndevere.com/
EQ Factories handmakes niche perfumes https://www.eqfactories.com/
Lovato Candles sell natural soy wax candles and diffusers, and are based in west Cork https://lovatocandles.com/
Rachel Corcoran sells earth-kind and plastic-free greeting cards and illustrated prints, all of which are printed locally in Dublin https://www.rachelcorcoran.net/
22 Press sell custom t-shirts, hoodies and face masks. They are based in Dublin https://instagram.com/22pressdublin?igshid=1j72xhjiioksl