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Looking for some cool gift ideas for kids? Then check out these fun gifts for boys and girls that have been made in Ireland by skilled craftsmen and designers. These unique gifts include personalised and handmade gifts and will suit any special occasion including birthdays and Christmas.
Celtic Cross Bodhrán (Drum)
Made in Ireland, this traditional Irish bodhrán is made from genuine goatskin. This bodhrán is an authentic traditional Irish instrument that any child would enjoy playing. It comes in a cardboard carrying box with beater. This is perfect to use for ceilís (a traditional Irish social gathering, which usually involves playing Irish folk music and dancing) or as a decorative piece.
Irish Whistle
This gift will keep kids entertained for hours as they learn to play the Irish Whistle. Available in the keys of D and C, they are made from high-quality materials and finished to produce the perfect whistle sound that has made them so popular. This CD Pack includes: a Walton’s brass whistle in D, an easy-to-use book with instructions in six languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Japanese) along with 27 Irish and international tunes, and a demonstration CD with each tune played as it should be.
Handcrafted Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles by Alphabet Jigsaws
Made in Ireland, these Alphabet Jigsaws are handcrafted wooden jigsaw puzzles for children. Cut from solid wood and then painted by hand in a range of dazzling colours: these jigsaws are all small works of art. These jigsaws are durable, are attractively boxed for gift giving and come with a printed natural cotton bag for storage. This Alphabet Giraffe is made up of twenty-six pieces which will keep children amused for hours whilst subtlety teaching them the letters of the alphabet. This will be a treasured gift to be passed down through generations.
Kids Tepee by Astoncraftstudio
Made in Drogheda, Leinster, this beautiful custom made tepee tent is a gift that truly has the “wow” factor. A wonderful play space for children to explore their imagination, or at times, a cosy nook for reading and dreaming.
Magical Irish Fairy Door by The Irish Fairy Door Company
This handcrafted wooden fairy door is made in Ireland, sprinkled with a little magic and ready for your fairy to move in. Each door comes with a glass bottle containing a tiny key for the door and also a secret code to access magical content online. You can choose from a range of Fairy Door colours and styles, and all of them are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. All you need to do is believe!
Wooden Personalised Door Plaque by LittleLovelyIreland
These gorgeous patterned, personalised signs make a really unique gift for a child’s bedroom. Made in Letterkenny, Ulster, these beautiful printed signs are made using pine wood and twine. You can choose from a range of designs.
Wall Art Decal
Choose from an amazing range of wall art which can be personalised with the baby’s name. There are 24 colour options to choose from and the decal can also be made mirror reflected to go in the opposite direction. These wall decals can be applied to almost any smooth surface including but not limited to smooth wallpaper, paint, glass, windows, metal, plastic, wood, tiles, mirrors, drywall and plaster. They can be easily removed without leaving a mess. These wall decals are unique and individual and made in Ireland, according to your specifications.
The set includes:
• Your decal with transfer paper applied
• Free practice decal
• Free Squeegee
• Easy step-by-step detailed instructions
Bunting Banner by LoveableLotsHome
Machine washable and very durable, these colourful bunting banners are made in Ireland. These flags look great hung across a bedroom, playroom, in the garden or along a wall. Choose from a selection of patterns and colours.
100% Irish Merino Wool Hooded Sweater
Keep them snug and warm with a beautifully handcrafted 100% Irish merino wool sweater. Suitable for both boys and girls, this gorgeous hooded zip cardigan is available in sizes 2 years to 11 years. It features kangaroo pockets and has been created using a traditional Aran Island style knit pattern.
Irish Merino Wool Mittens by Carraig Donn
Soft and cozy, these children’s mittens were hand crafted in Ireland by Carraig Donn using Irish merino wool. Inspired by ancient Aran heritage these gloves combines an intricate blend of Traditional Aran stitching and designs.
Aran Knit Shamrock Hat and Scarf Set
Aran knit hat and scarf set. This beautiful warm and snug cream set comes with hand stitched green shamrock detail and also a bobble on the top of the hat and one at either end of the scarf. The shamrock is Ireland’s most famous symbol and in was used as a charm to ward away evil. This set is suitable for both boys and girls and comes in a selection of sizes.
Crystal and Wood Moon Sun Catcher by ArtwoodIreland
These hand-crafted window creations are made from a variety of woods such as Spalted Beech, Yew, Sycamore and Elm, the wood is sourced locally in the west of Ireland. When these high quality crystals are in direct sunlight they produce a wonderful array of rainbows on the child’s bedroom wall. You can choose from a simple crystal sphere or an Angel with silver wings and a crystal body and head adorned with a crystal crown. Made in Drumshanbo, Ireland, these gorgeous Sun Catchers come in sizes small, medium or large are shipped carefully packaged in a gift box ready for gifting.
T-Shirt by Mireog
Made in Dungarvan, Munster Mireog creates screen-printed design in their studio in Co. Waterford using water-based inks, onto 100% organic cotton Earth-Positive t-shirts. The t-shirts are ethically made and manufactured solely using sustainable energy generated from wind and solar power.
Irish Linen Bow Tie by the Belfast Bow Company
Based in Northern Ireland, The Belfast Bow Company create quality handmade bowties and accessories for dapper chaps. Their bowties come in sizes 0-2yrs, 2-5yrs and 6-10yrs. The bowties are pre-tied and fixed to maintain their shape and feature an adjustable strap with a hook and eye fastening. They also make some adorable father and son gift sets. Their bowties are beautifully presented in a Belfast Bow Company Kraft gift box with a Kraft gift tag included, making them the perfect gift.
Great Irish Legends for Children
Great Irish Legends for Children is written by Irish author Yvonne Carroll. This volume of six traditional Irish legends includes stories about a king with donkey ears, a moral lesson about riches and possessions based on a brown bull, a tale explaining how the coast of Antrim was formed by a giant, and other tales about treachery, bravery, and honor. Spirited illustrations bring each tale to life, and an Irish pronunciation guide is included to assist with reading the unusual Irish names such as Ailill and Daire Mac Fiachra. Told for hundreds of years, these stories are a rich part of Irish history and lend themselves to great storytelling.
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