MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE // You Can’t Buy a

The gift of an unforgettable experience is always a good way to go. Why not recruit the rest of the family for a journey through Galway’s culinary hotspots? Transverse the city’s streets as you meet the makers, taste their produce and hear their stories, all while soaking up the beauty of your surroundings.

From Wednesday to Saturday, the two and a half hour day tour kicks off from McCambridge’s of Galway at half ten and will stop off as Marmalade Bakery, The Little Lane Coffee Company, Wa Sushi, Tigh Neachtains Pub, Merrow @ Pálás and a number of other foodie spots.

Winner of Best Food & Beverage Experience in Ireland 2019, Galway Food Tours offer a range of other experiences such as an evening tour, a whiskey tour, a sweet tooth tour and a whole lot more.

Book your tour via www.galwayfoodtours.com Or by phone by calling Sheena: 086 7332885 or Gosia on 087 6444678

2 Wild Geese

What do you get for the woman who has everything? Within the walls of 2 Wild Geese, you’ll find a vast array of unique and original items to choose from that will make gift giving exceptionally easy. Local art prints, homeware and ceramics appear alongside handmade furniture, jewellery and sculptures - each more eye-catching than the last.

There’s something really special about purchasing these handmade items, as you know the person you’re buying from appreciates it enormously, having put so much time into creating your purchase. A marketplace with a difference, 2 Wild Geese take the stress out of gift giving. You might just find a little something for yourself along the way! Go on, who could resist?

Unit 12 Level 1, Corbett Ct Shopping Centre // (091) 339 196

To help your mother turn her everyday routines into meaningful rituals, this cosmetic and beauty store aim to help find happiness in the smallest things in life. Whether it’s a new signature fragrance, the ingredients for a nice long bath or a little something to fill the house with the rich scent of Asian incense, you’ll be gifting your mother with the tools for a restful and relaxing lifestyle. Luxurious yet affordable, it’s impossible to resist the opulence of Rituals.

48 William Street // (091) 399 200

McCambridge’s of Galway

Stocking all the bits and pieces you might need to create the ultimate mother’s day gift, McCambridge’s of Galway’s selection of wines, cheese, chocolates and charcuterie will have your mammy drooling. You can pick up a hamper made specially for the occasion or make a day of it with a lunchtime spent catching up over the delicious delights that lie Upstairs at McCambridge’s. Call in on a Sunday to give their all day brunch offerings a try - it might just mark the start of a new weekly tradition.

38-39 Shop Street // (091) 562 259

Cloon Keen

Lock arms with your mammy and wander into Cloon Keen, where they’ve been creating scents that are deeply entwined with the Irish landscape, history and tradition for the past two decades. Inspired by Galway’s literary, craft and design traditions to produce such meaningful work, Cloon Keen have won their fair share of awards and it’s no surprise why. Perfumes, home fragrance and body care products aplenty, an afternoon spent browsing through the aromatic offerings of Cloon Keen is an afternoon well spent.

Who better to buy a mother’s day gift from than a mother-daughter team? With a grá for Irish heritage and a passion for contemporary pieces, Ór Jewellery knows just how to provide the customer with something a little different. Within the walls of their breathtaking exterior lies a stunning range of jewellery from exclusive designers around Europe as well as some of the most talented Irish Designers of our time. You’re sure to find something extraordinary to add a touch of elegance to your mammy’s jewellery box.

42 William Street // (091) 562 537

Cupán Tae

Why not gather all the mammies in your family together for an afternoon of enchantment in Cupán Tae? With tables set in the finest linens and lace, sip some speciality loose leaf tea from the best china in the lap of luxury. Stocking over fifty types of carefully selected tea from the five largest tea-growing regions in the world, Cupán Tae knows a thing or two about the brew. Whether you choose to pop along for afternoon tea or a lunchtime bite to eat, your mother will be feeling like royalty.

8 Quay Lane // (091) 895 000

Story Tailors

For the mothers who love organic, sustainable and comfortable clothing, Story Tailors have just what you’re after. Stocking established international brands such as Neutral and Dr. Denim, as well as working with local artists, designers and creatives to showcase the talent that exists all around us, you’ll find some welcome additions to revive your mammy’s wardrobe. Whether it’s a pair of matching Carhartt hats for herself and yourself or a vintage Thrasher tee, Story Tailors bring good old fashioned values back to modern retail.

Francis’ Soap Shop

A little bit of pampering never goes astray. Home to an extensive range of natural and organic skincare products, Francis’ Soap Shop has all the soaps, creams and oils your mammy might need to nourish and take care of her skin. Stocking aromatic fragrances and all-natural products, Francis’ Soap Shop makes this practical necessity feel like a really luxurious experience.

Corbett Court, Williamsgate St // (091) 561 960

Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop

Brimming with books on just about every subject imaginable, Charlie Byrne’s is bound to have something to catch your mammy’s interest. Spread over three thousand square feet, there’s no shortage of titles to choose from but if you’d prefer to leave the browsing to mother dearest, pick up a gift voucher so that she can spend hours combing through the shelves.

The Cornstore, Middle St // (091) 561 766

Yes Flowers

Who doesn’t appreciate a beautifully put together bouquet of flowers? Plant a smile on your mother’s face with a little something from Yes Flowers’ vibrant array of floral offerings. Since 2001, this unique and exclusive florist has been attracting people from near and far with their stunning selection of seasonal and tropical fresh cut flowers, varieties of orchids and topiary plants.

Mark the occasion with a bespoke arrangement of your mother’s favourite flowers or browse from their ready made bouquets and, while you’re at it, why not pick up a scented candle from their exquisite range which features aromas of opium poppy, wild rose and lily de valley. The home house never smelt so good!

13 ways to your mother’s heart

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1. Frosted Moon eau de parfum - €130 Cloon Keen - High Street 2. Special House Tea Blends - €9.50 Cupán Tae - Quay Lane 3. Books for all budgets

Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop - Middle St 4. Katerina Vassou Rope Necklace - €60 Òr Jewellery - William Street

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5. The Ritual of Dao Set - €69.90 Rituals - William Street 6. The Proper Chocolate Company Gift Set - €31 McCambridge’s of Galway - Street St 7. Galway Food Tours Socks - €11

Available online at www.galwayfoodtours.com 8. Foxford Wool Scarf - €85

The Sheep Shop - Mainguard St

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9. Mother Day Bouquet from €45 Yes Flowers - Eglinton Street 10. Rachel Webb Ceramics Vase - €280

2 Wild Geese - Corbett Court Shopping Centre 11. Colin Ryan Long Walk Blue Edition - €600

2 Wild Geese - Corbett Court Shopping Centre

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12. Yellow Carhartt Watch Hat - €22.50 Story Tailors - Cross St Lower 13. Rose Soap Bar - €5.40 per 100g Marseille Liquid Soap - Fleur de Rose 330ml - €12.00 L’Orient Perle de la Nature Wild Rose Oil - €19.00

Francis’ Soap Shop - Corbett Court Shopping Centre