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28 November 2014
Christmas Gift Guide 2014
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COOL STUFF FOR
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We’ve made a list so you can check it twice…or three times, or four times, or as many times as you have to until you’ve got your Christmas shopping sorted, with a selection of some of the best gifts from all over Cork, specially chosen to suit every pocket, from the deepest to the most shallow! Whether you’re shopping for mam, dad, the oldies or the smallies, whether you have a food lover or a fitness freak (or both!) in your life, this is your indispensable guide to what to get - and where - in Cork this Christmas.
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The Castlemartyr Christmas Collection Hotel | Spa | Golf
Gift Vouchers - from €50 Gift of Afternoon Tea, styled by Franc - from €29 Gift of Spa - from €109 Gift of Golf - from €40 ESPA Gift Sets - from €21 The Kitchen at Castlemartyr Food Range, gift sets & hampers - from €12 Gifts can be purchased in our Castlemartyr Christmas Shop at the hotel or call us on +353 21 421 9000. Castlemartyr Resort, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork. www.castlemartyrresort.ie
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Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu 50ml, €178, Brown Thomas
Classic espresso coffee pot in red, €21.41, dotcomgiftshop.com
The ultimate gift is this-new 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display, which has 14.7 million pixels - four times as many as the standard 27-inch iMac. €2,699, Compu b, Opera Lane
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Ireland counties jigsaw puzzle map from Rossbrin Creative in west Cork, €30, stocked at West Cork Crafts, Townsend Street, Skibbereen
him He’ll stand out from the crowd this Christmas with a Marthu Menswear pre-tied bow tie, like this one from marthu.ie, €24
Light brown wool jacket, €45, Penneys Paul Smith geometric crewneck sweater, €195, Brown Thomas Alan Ardiff Sail Away cufflinks, €279, Kilkenny Stores
Ray-Ban New Wayfarer classic sunglasses, €139, Egans Opticians on Lavitt’s Quay
Watch from the Ansley Watch Co, €169, Salingers in the Winthrop Arcade
Cade aftershave balm, €27, L’Occitane
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Complete box set of George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, the books that inspired HBO’s hit TV series ‘Game of Thrones’. It’s €93 from Easons
Fresh Spice by Arun Kapil (Arun runs the Green Saffron spice company in Midleton), €29.99, available in all good bookstores
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Silver iPad Mini 3- WiFi, €409, Compu b
Brown bag, €52, Amity at myamity.com
Ladybird: A Cover Story: 500 Iconic Covers from Ladybird, €18.99, available from good bookstores
Jimmy Choo Stars Limited Edition, €70, Debenhams
DeLonghi black cappuccino machine, €350, Brown Thomas
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The Wild Atlantic Way 2015 calendar from Giles Norman, €35, gilesnorman.com
Rose Gold Parker Glitz Watch, €249, Keanes Jewellers Perhaps one of the most gorgeous and indulgent presents this year are these Christian Louboutin Aztec 120 sandals, net-a-porter.com, €995 Bobbi Brown lip colour in Sultry Red, €29, Brown Thomas
Clutch, €54, Next Ghd Curve Classic Curl Tong, €135, Peter Mark
Tripp cabin suitcase in yellow, €100, Debenhams
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A perfect gift for those who love snapping it’s the Lomo’Instant Sanremo Camera, €119, lomographylondon.co.uk
Shaun Leane bangles, €250 - €300 each, Platinum Works, Oliver Plunkett St
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Le Duo Plus XL juicer, €229, Brennans Cook Shop
Georgia necklace, €195, Azure on Carey’s Lane
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Cheerful ceramic mug from Happy Jackson for any “Queen of Awesomeness” you might know, €9.99, Debenhams
Babyliss Curl Secret, €149, Harvey Norman Sol Republic “Calvin Harris Master Tracks” headphones, €249, Harvey Norman
Navy blue faux-fur collar wool parka jacket, €120, River Island
Endgame: The Calling by James Frey, €15.99, from all good bookstores
Alex and Ani Tangier Russian gold set of seven, €301, Kilkenny Stores
teenage KICKS
For teens who love selfies, there’s the Canon Ixus 265 HS, which has wi-fi, meaning they can instantly share their memories online. €229.95 from O’ Leary’s Camera World, Oliver Plunkett Street
Umberto Giannini Get The Look Backcomb, €17, Boots
Myleene Klass’ My Nail Collection, €20, littlewoodsireland.ie
Farrell denim shirt, €17, Penneys Phone cover, €8, Amity at myamity.ie
Ugg Australia Classic Chestnut, €151 down from rrp of €189, WALK shoes, Paul Street
Black cutout boot, €29.99, Korky’s.
Get this look for your teen from Primetime, with the Bench hat €25, Roxy coat €149, Skunkfunk bag €52, and MonkeeGenes €68
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A must have accessory that is stylish yet practical is this Paul Smith Carpark printed laptop case, €165, Brown Thomas
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UGG AUSTRALIA CLASSIC BAILEY BUTTON CHESTNUT €159 (20% off RRP €199)
Shop now www.walkshoes.ie | In-store @ 8 Paul Street, Cork. Phone orders on 021 490 5683
Platinum Works for Handcrafted Fine jewellery and silver Gift collections. The Award winning luxury jewellery designer to the stars “the house of Shaun Leane”, is now at Platinum Works. The designer collections from the House of Shaun Leane are defined by their innovation and striking attention to detail!
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Rainy days are no issue with this colourful raincoat from Hatley, €55, Brown Thomas
Moone Boy: The Blunder Years, €10.99, available from all good bookstores
Feed little imaginations with this beautiful wooden castle from the White Company, priced €90, Brown Thomas
For the speedsters, there is this vintage car, €120, Pinocchio’s Toys on Paul Street For a baby boys nursery, the Betsy Fluo of Liberty Print Musical Mushroom plays Get Lucky (yes... the Daft Punk one!), €49, darlingviolets.com
L’Oiseau Bateau Mobile of Moonboy, €87.99, theelms.ie
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For little gadget kings, pick up these gloves: the thumb and forefinger contain a special textile for touchscreens, €8.95, Zara
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Latitude 150 Twin 2 Way Radio, €42.99, Smyths
Ecru Pattern Jumper, €16 - €18, Next
Alphabet digger jigsaw, €28, Hamish Hawkin & Co in Kinsale
Rugby top (€18), trousers (€26), leather casual shoe (€35) and waxed jacket (€45) from Paul Costelloe Living at Dunnes Stores
Gold rocket moneybank, €4, Tiger
Wooden animal nesting blocks, €12.99, TK Maxx
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Wooden 3D puzzle, available in as a shark, car, sea lion or parrot, €4, Tiger
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LEGO City Town Square, €99.99, Smyths
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Killarney Court Hotel
Riverside Hotel, Killarney
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Join our Pharmacy Loyalty Club to avail of this once off discount!
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Leigh Tucker Willow bunny (€15), toddler girls tutu dress (€30), tights (€7), and ballerina glitter shoe (€22), all - with the exception of the wolf from Dunnes Stores
Plan for summer days next year with this parachute silk double hammock by Ticket to the Moon, €59, from Cork company Hammockology at hammocks.ie Blue princess outfit with fur collar and tiara, €26.99, TK Maxx
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A classic toy that is sure to delight, this wonderful wooden sled from The White Company is great for gliding down snow covered hills. Wish for a white Christmas, and get this for €95 from Brown Thomas
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Barbour Hello Kitty bobble hat, €35, Brown Thomas
RTÉ JuniorPad Tablet, priced down to €79, Harvey Norman
An acrobatic music box, €49.95, La Vie En Rose in Ballinspittle
Perfect gift for lovers of Anna and Olaf is the Disney Frozen Sing Along DVD, €12.99, Smyths
Five-piece drum set, €64.99, Smyths Children’s wellies, €22, Jo Jo Maman Bebe
Best Friend Gummy Bracelets, Accessorize, €6.90
Woodlands Doll House, €145, plus furniture at €21.50 per room, Pinocchio’s Toys on Paul Street
ABC Name in Frame is great for a first Christmas gift as it can be engraved. It’s €49.95 from babyandchristening.ie and the blocks are available in primary or pastel colours and classic or Irish typeface
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Little girls will find it hard to resist this playful bear face rucksack. €23.50 from Accessorize
For little fashionistas there’s this scarf with tassels from Zara, €10.95
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CLOTH AIRER REDUCED! NOW ONLY
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At Lancaster Barber your style is our priority, our top barber's can help you achieve that fresh style your looking for, styling tips and product advice for self styling .
One of our December clients will win a gift of one year's full gym membership with NRG health and fitness at The River Lee Hotel
T: 086 893 3329 A: No.1 Lancaster Quay
December offer on all American Crew products just €12
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g for in h t e m o s e 'v e W eys of ever yone @ Hick is Maylor Street th Christmas!
Quality Christmas Bikes Professionally Assembled Highest standard of Bicycle Repair/Build in Cork Guaranteed - just ask around.
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Range of styles and sizes from 12" and brands including Cuda, Da Vinci, Ridgeback, Adventure
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WITH HUG RUG THIS CHRISTMAS (ONE OF OUR BEST SELLERS)
Unit 1A .NOF Commercial Centre, Mallow Road, Cork. Check out our website Across from The Planet www.mccarthycycles.com Health Club Tel: 0214308951
OPEN 10AM TO 6PM MONDAY-SAT & SUNDAYS 12.30PM TO 5.30
Hickeys 9-12 Maylor Street, Cork T:021 4273281 E: info@hickeys.ie W:www.hickeys.ie
Three great ways to experience Greenes Restaurant
As a Choice:
Dine with friends our loved ones - Seasonal Menus available from €29.50 - €45.00
As a Gift:
Stockists of Stetson Hats, Selection of Caps, Bra ces, Ties & Bow Ties. Casuals including Le vis & Wrangler, Jeans Shirts & Jackets. Farah pants & wool overcoats.
Choose to give a gift, of whatever value you like, for Greenes Restaurant or Isaacs Hotel and we will even send it direct to them by post.
For The Foodie in your Life – Give a present that keeps giving into 2015! Fixed Cost Voucher only €50 save €30 - includes: 1. 2. 3. 4. • •
Early Bird Dinner for 2 people in January and February 20% off our legendary Table d’Hote Menu - Dining with a Party of Four or More, when Dining Sunday to Friday. Complimentary Glass of that week’s ‘Featured Wine’ for each of your party when you dine mid-week. Membership of our new ‘Supper Club’ giving access to preferred offers/ discounts and special food events in 2015. One offer per visit. Full terms and conditions are available just email: gm@isaacs.ie or visit www.greenesrestaurant.com Total Offer Value is in excess of €80.00
Blue Willow giftware, NOW OPEN UPSTAIRS
Blue Willow, John Hanley throws & blankets, Shannon bridge pottery, Mianra handmade soap, Avoca blue, large selection of Christmas gifts, Ulster weavers pvc bags & colourful aprons Please take the time to come upstairs to visit our new department at Cronins.
If you are interested in receiving information on our Supper Club and Invite Only Food Events email Arthur Little: gm@isaacs.ie
Cronin’s Menswear, 59 Oliver Plunkett St, Cork T: 021 4275760
Greenes Restaurant , Hotel Isaacs & Apartments, 48 MacCurtain Street, Cork Tel: 021 450 00 11
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Ugg Scuffette slippers in espresso, €63 down from rrp €79, WALK shoes, Paul Street
A unique family tree showing all the grandchildren in the family, perfect for proud grandparents to display. €39.17, notonthehighstreet.com
Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt Home Candle, €52, Brown Thomas
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Mini Havana earring, €45, Azure on Carey’s Lane
grannies &
Ashwood men’s leather wash bag, €54.95, Kilkenny Kilkenny Stores
grandads As Del Boy would say, ‘it’s all cushty’ as David Jason’s long-awaited autobiography is available in all good bookstores for €21.50
Winsor & Newton acrylic artist bamboo set, €89.95, Cork Art Supplies on Princes Street
iPod shuffle, €49, Compu B
Soladite Blue Throw, €195, Sarah Smyth Interiors
Paul Costelloe Living passport holder, €15, Dunnes Stores
The Schoolbooks from Oxfam Ireland’s Unwrapped range are a gift that will support the charity’s initiatives in Malawi aimed at helping orphans and vulnerable children get into school and to stay there. It’s just €12 by calling 1850 30 40 55
Cloon Keen Atelier Candles, €35, Sarah Smyth Interiors in Douglas Cork in the 1960s: Photographs by Anthony Barry, €29.99, available in all good bookstores
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Wrap yourself up in Ireland with a Wild Atlantic Coast Throw Blanket by Loominations. It’s €149 at Glenaran Shop in Kinsale or online at irishmadegifts.com
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St. Anthonys Stores 11 Liberty Street, Cork City. T: +353 (0)21 4272572 E: stanthonystorescork@gmail.com
Full range of Cribs, Crib figures, Nativity figures, Gifts, Christmas Mass Bouquet Cards
• Personalised Greeting Cards, Add a photo or a name • Miss U Gift box, send a gift box full of Irish goodies anywhere in the world like Cadburys Chocolate, Tayto, tea bags etc. to someone who will love the taste of Home • Irish Fairy Doors and Accessories, A piece of magic
www.cardscomplete.ie 087-6630192 Email: info@cardscomplete.ie
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Good Idea mug from Considered By Helen James, €5, Dunnes Stores
Sushi serving set, €8, Tiger
Bowls from Pavilion Garden Centre in Ballygarvan, €6.95
Peugeot Paris pepper mill, €45, Brown Thomas
A Simply Delicious Christmas by Darina Allen, €27.99, available from all good bookstores
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foodies
Copper measuring cups from Considered by Helen James, €60, Dunnes Stores
Tasty treats for the bon vivant in your life... Discerning wine lovers who enjoy opening, serving and preserving wine at its best will love this Le Creuset Screwpull Wine Accessories Essentials Set, €115, Brown Thomas
Jenny Walsh Design wooden laser cut bowl, €60, jennywalshdesign.com
The olive wood antipasti board is perfect for the person who loves casual al fresco dining, €29.95, Meadows & Byrne
Raymond Blanc sixpiece knife block, €150, Meadows & Byrne
Antico Frantoio Muraglia Extra Virgin Olive Oil, €25.95, Iago on Princes Street
Bring the English Market into someone’s home with this colour lithographic print, €25, shop.hurrah-hurrah.ie
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CHRISTMAS MULTIBUY • HALF BONELESS HAM € • LARGE TURKEY BREAST • €5 JANUARY VOUCHER
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The Cork Meat Company, Carrigaline Industrial Estate, Strand Road, Carrigaline. Ph: (021) 4852909
(Ballincollig Branch) Unit 8a, West Link Business Park West Link, Ballincollig, Co. Cork. T: (021) 4875304
Interior Design & Home Furnishings
PORK LOIN JOINT ALL ONLY 5 CHICKEN FILLETS € .00 6 BEEF BURGERS 1LB BEEF PIECES www.corkmeatcompany.ie 750G BACON JOINT
OPENING HOURS: Mon - Fri 9.30 to 5.30 Sat 9.30 to 5.00
(Douglas Branch) Unit 1B, Dosco Business Park, South Douglas Rd, Cork. T: (021) 4366218 Email: info@corkmeatcompany.ie
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Dora Designs Deputy Dog Doorstop, €32.99, theelms.ie
Cat bluetooth speaker, €30, Tiger
Cat bed, €41, Next
GIFTS FOR
pets AND
Black Ho Ho Ho Pug T-Shirt, €9.99, New Look
pet lovers Salute feline friends, canine companions and devoted owners!
Cushion, €79.50, Sarah Smyth Interiors in Douglas
Abigail Ahern black flocked mastiff lamp, €132, Debenhams
Treat your frisky little friend and sprinkle on a bit of Christmas cheer with this Reindeer Christmas Jumper, €31.49, firebox.com Consider getting your pet insured as a Christmas gift to both of you. For more details see petinsure.ie
Bird lodge, €59.99, Hanleys of Cork, Ballycureen
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Personalised Pet Plaque wall sticker by Oakdene Designs, €34.23, notonthehighstreet.com
Pet Gilet Bow, €5, Penneys
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Bunny jumper, €44, Amity
Indoor comfy dens in pink and blue for cats and small dogs, €39.95, Pet Essentials in Carrigaline
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Running jacket, €34.99, TK Maxx
The Mamukko S – Line Deluxe bag is made from the bottom of one of the four Astrid’s life rafts used to save the 30 people on board when the ship went down in July 2013. It’s €295 from mamukko.ie Personalised Cycling Storage Bag by Sparks Clothing, notonthehighstreet.com, €13.82
GIFTS FOR
fitness fanatics
Canoe, seat and backrest, paddle and buoyancy aid, all for €499 from CH Marine Ltd at Frankfield Industrial Estate
Nike Women’s Free 5.0, €115, Lifestyle Sports The Test by Brian O Driscoll, €19.99, from all good bookstores
The new Asics Gel-Cumulus GTX is engineered to give supreme cushioning and comfort through the tough winter months, €160, The Edge Polar M400 including heart rate sensor, €198, John Buckley Sports
Golf Buddy World, €350, Mahers
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Fixie bikes can be customised with any colour combination you can think of, and prices range from €350 for pre-designed fixies up to €430 for custom designed fixies. To guarantee delivery before Christmas, last day for ordering is December 19th. See prismcycles. com for more information
Men’s response full suit 3mm, €99.99, Union Chandlery on Penrose Quay
Skins TRI400 Sleeveless Zip Top, €80, Mahers
Nike Dri-Fit Tailwind Running Gloves, €22, Champion Sports
YogaPaws ‘Elite’ for the hands and feet, are like a yoga mat that can be worn! $39.95 (€31.94) from shop.yogapaws.com
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Serving Cork For Nearly 60 Years
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ROMAN HOUSE
75 NORTH MAIN ST., CORK. MON - SAT: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm T: 021-4276387 E: sales@romanhouse.ie W: www.romanhouse.ie
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Huge Selection of Christmas Gift Ideas for the Man in your Life! Suits / Jumpers / Shirts / Ties / Jackets / Scarves / Shoes and much more...
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Unit 4, Kinsale Road Commercial Centre (Next to Smyths Toys, near Harvey Normans, Cork)
Tel: (021) 464 9023 | Open Mon to Sat 9am - 6pm | Sundays 1pm - 6pm
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Pine cone garland, €5, Penneys
Gisela Graham “Merry Christmas” Ribbon, €2.95, Carrig Donn
Mercury silver pillar pedestal, €23.95, Meadows & Byrne
Athos Santa Figure 80cm, €89.95, Meadows & Byrne
Pinecone wreath, TK Maxx, €16.99
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festive cheer
Traditional pinecone tree Christmas decoration, €7.95, Home Focus at Hickeys
Lit champagne berry heart, €27, Next Hanging bell gold, €4, Penneys
‘Tis the season to be jolly so deck the halls with boughs of holly! Add a touch of Christmas spirit across the home with these finds… 50’s Christmas House Advent Calendar, €23.92, dotcomgiftshop.com
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Belleek Christmas Santa Lanterns, €9.95, Kilkenny Stores
This beautiful Nativity set is handmade and hand painted at Abbeycrafts, Courtmacsherry. It’s €324 from madeinwestcork.ie
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Frozen Earmuff, €4, in Penneys from midDecember
Novelty silicone lips phone cover, €4, Penneys
Exceptionally Handsome wash bag by Alphabet Bags, €31.60, notonthehighstreet.com
Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette: The Vintage Vamp, €50, Brown Thomas
stocking FILLERS FIFA 15 for the PlayStation 4, €69.99, Game Stop
Sculpey Clay Activity Kit Clay Bears, €16.99, Cork Art Supplies
Spoil the ladies in your life with tickets to Breakthrough Cancer Research annual ‘Women’s Little Christmas’ afternoon tea & fashion showcase on Sunday, January 4th in the Kingsley. (Tickets are €35 from Breakthrough Cancer Research on 1890 998 998).
As if Christmas wasn’t magical enough, there’s this flower crown, €8.95, from Zara
Get a new married couple these gifts, Mr and Mrs mugs, priced €7.50 each from dressmyhome.ie
Brian Boru jigsaw puzzle from West Cork company Gosling Gifts and Games, €14.99, Smyths Toys
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