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What's a nice Irish gift to send abroad?

33 replies

Bubble2bubble · 15/04/2018 20:10

A family I've known here for 12 years is moving back to their home country. I'd love to give them something to take back, but no idea what.
What is an Irish, nice or possibly useful present?

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RavenWings · 15/04/2018 20:12

Something from newbridge silverware.
Something edible might also be good!

Bubble2bubble · 15/04/2018 20:34

Oh that's a good idea, like a Newbridge Christmas decoration maybe....

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LadyMonicaBaddingham · 15/04/2018 20:43

Taytos. Sorry, but it's true...

Bubble2bubble · 15/04/2018 21:00

LOL

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Brokenfurnitureandroses · 16/04/2018 23:36

A foxford blanket/throw (or equivalent brand). I love them, they’re so nice in the winter.

Bubble2bubble · 17/04/2018 13:09

Love Foxford....good idea

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BringMeCoffeePlease · 17/04/2018 13:12

I was going to say Taytos too...

almondfinger · 17/04/2018 13:34

Love the Newbridge Christmas Decoration idea, something they will use every year and think of you but not something that may not be their taste and have to be polished!

A Stephen Pierce bowl - lovely for serving whipped cream or fresh fruit.

Avoca also have lovely blankets.

How about a nice framed print of a building, statue, monument from where they currently live?

Some Irish rain in a jar to remind them of what they are not bloody missing!!!! You could probably collect a whole jar in an hour at the mo!

inisfree · 17/04/2018 18:12

Some lovely ideas but newbridge silverware isn't Irish. It used to be made in kildare but it's now imported from abroad and convincingly marketed as Irish.

Ohyesiam · 17/04/2018 18:18

Some Waterford crystal?

eloisesparkle · 17/04/2018 19:53

And Newbridge Silver isn't silver ?!

SeriousChutzpah · 17/04/2018 19:56

Everyone gets Stephen Pearce from me, always.

ZibbidooZibbidooZibbidoo · 17/04/2018 19:56

Soda farls, potato bread, tayto, dromona butter, couple of bottles from the lemonade man Grin

Bubble2bubble · 17/04/2018 19:57

You've just ruined Newbridge for meSad

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SadieHH · 17/04/2018 19:57

A nice big brack! 😋

LynetteScavo · 17/04/2018 19:58

I was going to say Waterford Chrystal too.

An Irish wool blanket?

Bubble2bubble · 17/04/2018 20:00

Gosh Stephen Pearse stuff is lovely, I'd never heard of it.

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SeriousChutzpah · 17/04/2018 20:23

The fecker went into administration years ago, and I bought stuff all round me on a visit home, as it’s my default wedding present, thinking there would be no more, ever — and then of course he went back into business and flourished. Grin

almondfinger · 17/04/2018 21:26

He's also seriously over priced. but the stuff lasts and looks fab. Not dishwasher friendly though.

Waterford crystal all made in Eastern europe these days.

MarDhea · 18/04/2018 08:15

Newbridge Silver cutlery and jewellery is still made (designed and manufactured) in Ireland. The other random stuff like photo frames, crystal, etc. is only designed in Ireland but is manufactured abroad.

Not sure where their xmas decorations would be made..!

Mrsramsayscat · 18/04/2018 11:16

Love the idea of an Irish wool blanket

justforthisthread101 · 18/04/2018 15:03

My Stephen Pearse stuff goes in the dishwasher! I've never had a problem with. My mum puts it in the dishwasher too. Are you not supposed to?

I've given people Belleek before. Their modern stuff is nice. Or Jerpoint glass. Really really beautiful. We got some lovely Jerpoint for our wedding.

Trooperslane2 · 18/04/2018 15:06

Avoca blanket

I mean taytos. Seriously - you have to ask?!

whosafraidofabigduckfart · 18/04/2018 15:08

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eloisesparkle · 18/04/2018 18:47

Celtic Frames Silver frame with Celtic design ?

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