The oldest and the most scenic long distance linear walk in Ireland. The Wicklow Way is approximately 130km long and crosses the Wicklow Mountains from where it starts at Marley Park in Dublin, to it’s finish in Clonegal in County Carlow. The Wicklow Way is one of the most popular walks in Ireland, and is […]
The shamrock accepted in most places as the emblem of Ireland. As children we were dispatched to pick fresh shamrock on the morning of St Patrick’s day for our parents and elders. According to Legend Saint Patrick, our patron saint, a fifth century Bishop in Ireland used a sprig of shamrock while preaching an open-air […]
The perfect way to indulge your child’s imagination. Fairy doors are a wonderful product that bring joy and wonder to any child’s life. It is an experience rather than a toy. By placing a fairy door in your garden or home your child has the opportunity to delve into a world of make believe […]
These are some of the most common/popular symbols found in the Irish/Celtic culture. The harp, the shamrock, the Celtic knot and the infamous Claddagh ring. The harp appears on many things from our coins, our uniforms or a pint of the black stuff. The Claddagh ring has three elements embroiled into one, the hands are […]
Lorna Sixsmith, author and farmer, is one of our newest stockists to Irish Handmade Gifts. Her three books Would You Marry A Farmer?, How To Be A Perfect Farm Wife and An Ideal Farm Husband are now available from our online gift shop with worldwide shipping. This is the first of our interviews with our […]
Trying to buy a gift for the man who has everything can be difficult enough but what about when you’re trying to find a few special gifts for his Christmas stocking? You want gifts that will be appreciated, used, enjoyed don’t you? Here’s our top 5 stocking fillers for the man in your life, all […]