Christmas Gift Guide - The Irish Post

The Irish Post

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Christmas special

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INSIDE… ❆Stocking fillers ❆Foodie presents ❄ ❆Surprise sports gifts ❄ ❆Bright ideas on beauty ❆Festive home comforts SEE OVER

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Big Cup Little Cup Reindeer Rocket — limited edition coffee £2.80 for 10 capsules www.bigcuplittlecup.com

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This voucher is to take part in a boat based whale and dolphin watching trip off the southwest Cork coast on board the fast, comfortable, twin-engine catamaran, Voyager, built specifically for whale and dolphin watching in the waters off West Cork.

Whales and dolphins that we regularly see off

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southwest Cork include common dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, fin whales and humpback whales — not all at the same time though and at different times of the year The best time for whale watching off west Cork is from May through to the end of November.

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Teeling Whiskey Co, Poitin

£35

To redeem this voucher please contact Whale Watch West Cork on the following: Tel: 00 353 86 120 0027 Email: nic@whale.ie Web: www.whalewatchwestcork.com

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Hand Carved Irish Elm Wood Chopping Board www.rusticcountrycrafts.co.uk

www.fortnumandmason.com

£130

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Christina Noble Children’s Foundation Christmas cards £5.99 plus p&p (pack of 10) www.cncf.org To purchase cards email taracronin@cncf.org

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Good Food Ireland Christmas Hamper € www.goodfoodireland.ie

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SodaStream Source £79.99 (plastic) £129.99 (Aluminium) John Lewis, Argos, Robert Dyas, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and other retailers www.sodastream.co.uk

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BRITA Fill&Go bottle

The Certificate of Irish Heritage provides official recognition by the Irish State to people with an ancestral link to Ireland and who are proud of their Irish ancestry and heritage.

Recently given to comedian Jimmy Carr, it is a unique and personalised gift for anyone who wants to honour their Irish ancestors. This is the perfect gift for any occasion and is an heirloom which can be passed down through the generations.

£14.99

www.brita.co.uk

McKeever All-County Gaelic Football £40.85 (plus p&p for orders under £60) www.youririshshop.com

Sam 2013 — GAA Football Championship 2013 £13.45 www.irishmusicmail.com

Adidas by Stella McCartney, Trochilus Boost printed sneakers

£250

www.net-a-porter.com

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Balm Balm Frankincense Organic Skincare Cracker

£22.50 www.feelunique.com

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Smask Caviar Film Facemask £14.95 (for 3 masks) www.skinshop.co.uk

The Blubeards Revenge ‘Deluxe’ Kit £34.99 Tesco/Holland and Barrett

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The Scullery Luxury Irish Christmas pudding

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£12.99

www.selfridges.com

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Pirate Queen Lottie www.amazon.co.uk

€34.99

www.rte.ie/shop

Supercast Farmyard Animals

£4.99 Hobbycraft

Love/Hate Series 1, 2, 3 & 4 Box Set

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Angry Birds Indoor Helicopter £30 (3 channel version) www.toysrus.co.uk

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CHARLOTTE BROMLEY DAVENPORT

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Shamrocker T Shirt www.teeandtoast.com

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With this advertisement Charlotte is offering a 20% discount off children’s portraits which can be given as a gift to a loved one this Christmas and New Year.

Charlotte’s work has appeared in British Vogue; Russian Vogue; Red Magazine; Tatler; Harper’s Bazaar; The Sunday Times Magazine; The Saturday Times Magazine; The New York Times and she was chosen by the Catholic Bishops Conference as one of 3 photographers covering the Papal visit to the UK. She also covered the London Olympics last year.

Her work as a wedding photographer has won her an enviable reputation and people particularly comment on what a wonderful presence they have found her to be at their special, family events. Her images are documentary in style, very natural and reflect the joy, love, relationships, humour and atmosphere of any celebration.

Please telephone 07958 235 270 or +44 7958 235 270 if calling from outside the UK. Please visit Charlotte’s website: www.charlottebd.co.uk

❄❄ One Direction: This Is Us DVD (out December 19) From £16.99 www.play.com

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Compiled by Siobhán Breatnach

Structured Stem Leather Willow Bag

£328

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SCULPTURE RANGE - Dusty S05-P132 £295

www.orlakiely.com

Fantastic and eye-catching frames from Kirk Originals. Retaining the best in European design and bespoke materials, our handmade frames remain at the cutting edge of fashion. Each frame is unique, with subtle differences in the finish and luminescence. Our frames have been worn by major celebrities such as Anthony Hopkins and will.i.am, proving that to wear Kirk Originals is to wear something special. We offer a wide range of styles and colours to suit everyone’s tastes so please contact our friendly team on 00 44 (0) 1273 885644 or email at distribution@kirkoriginals.com and visit our website at www.kirkoriginals.com to see all the exciting new ranges we have available.

J.W.Anderson, Circle Intarsia Jumper

£620

www.avenue32.com

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Orla Kiely Geranium Body Lotion, 250ml

£12

John Lewis, Heals, Fenwick and www.orlakiely.com

Primark Sequin Sleeve Jacket

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Sew Lomax make-up bag www.feelunique.com

£28

£22 www.asos.com

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❆ SUNBEAM COLLECTION - £325

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For culture lovers

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The Irish Post

❄ ❄ ❄ fillers ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ Traditional Irish Snowman Stocking

£39.95

www.babyfish.co.uk

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Kinnerton Guinness dark chocolate bar

£1.89

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Scrabble As Gaeilge

£40

www.debenhams.com

Map of Ireland Pencils

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Lichtenstein’s dog by Mychael Barratt £145 (unframed limited edition copperplate etching) www.irishartinlondon.com

❄ ❄ Magimix Vision Toaster

£140 John Lewis

First Island Bodhrán 12’

€34.95

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www.charlesbyrnemusic.tictail.com

£99

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Max Benjamin’s Limited Edition ‘For Her’ Candle www.maxbenjamin.co.uk

Huntsman Antler Silver Wall Hooks

www.six0sixdesign.com

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Ferrero Rocher Mini Cone

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Asda exclusive

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Tree Calendar 2014

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Capture the true spirit of Christmas with a beautiful gift from Belleek

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John Derian, Irish Setter mini glass tray

£59.95

www.liberty.co.uk

Upcycled Jameson Irish Whiskey Bottle Lamp

£89

www.reupcycled.com

Poodle Lamp

£195

www.abigailahern.com

Mr and Mrs Cushions £69.95 each www.naken.co.uk

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Activity gifts

Riverdance 20th Anniversary British Tour (September - December, 2014) Tickets from £23.50 plus booking fees www.riverdance.com

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Richard Corrigan Cookery Class: Feast of St Patrick’s (March 8, 2014) £250 per person www.corrigansmayfair.co.uk

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www.gailkelly designs.com

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