IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT GIFT? HOW ABOUT JEWELLERY, TEXTILES, PHOTOGRAPHY OR WOODEN CRAFT THAT HAS BEEN MADE IN IRELAND? WE’VE COMPILED A LIST OF 50 STALL HOLDERS PAST AND PRESENT TO HELP YOU SHOP LOCAL THIS DECEMBER.
ART & CRAFT
1. Marshall Made It
Pebble art birds made from coastal elements. Due to Christmas craziness orders are limited to what is displayed on the website. www.marshallmadeit.com
2. Tide Clock Shop
Made in the West of Ireland, these beautiful handcrafted tide clocks are ideal for sea-swimmers, fishermen, sailors, surfers, dog walkers and all beach lovers. www.tideclockshop.com
3. Chloe Jo Designs
Chloe Jo is an embroidery artist and eco printer who is influenced by texture and colours of the Irish landscape. Her contemporary embroidery design would make a lovely gift for that crafty person in your life. www.chloejodesigns.com
4. Bee Natural
If you are looking to purchase some eco conscious gifts this Christmas then beeswax wraps make a great stocking filler (or postal present – they fit perfectly in an envelope). www.beenaturalireland.com
5. Divas by Dee
Box frame art with a Christmas twist! Our favourites are “This House is Under Elf Surveillance” and “Home for Christmas”. www.divasbydee.com
6. Álainn Crafts
Handmade felt crafts for children ranging from dolls to teddies, finger puppets to keyrings which would make ideal stocking fillers for this Christmas. Check out the Christmas reindeer family and the felt Santa envelopes. Visit Etsy Page HERE
7. Artwood
Beautiful suncatchers that can be personalised for that special person in your life. www.artwood.ie
8. Little Birch Puzzles
All puzzles are made from birch plywood sourced from sustainable forests. Suitable for children aged 3 years and over. Name puzzles can be made to order. www.littlebirchpuzzles.ie
9. Lichen Ceramics
Light, colourful well designed stoneware pottery in four distinctive colour ways of heather, pink, blue and lichen. The Singing Angel Christmas Decoration is our favourite! www.lichenceramics.ie
10. Patch Work Press
No two prints are the same! Each piece of art is hand pressed onto high quality deckled edged paper. Patrina’s “Tonnta” would make a lovely gift for the sea lover in your life. www.patchworkpress.ie
11. Love Lani’s Art
From Lani’s Christmas Cards to her Covid Collection Artwork you are sure to find something that tickles your fancy! Her Festive Camper Christmas card has us dreaming of road trips after restrictions are lifted on December18th. www.love-lanis-art.com
12. Miss Leela Sassafras Designs
Christmas decorations, cards & pins/badges. Lisa’s inspiration comes from her love of bad puns, & nostalgia. We love her Free Hugs pin. www.missleelasassafras.com
13. Organic Devolution
Australian-born working artist living on the west coast of Ireland in Strandhill,Sligo. Ian’s Tea Towel Wall Art would make a quirky gift for a friend or family member. www.organicdevolution.com
14. Microcosm
Creators of miniature scenes including sculptures, shadow boxes and installations. The brainchild of Sligo native Kathy Byrne. Visit Facebook Page HERE.
Auntie Kitty’s Button Box (further adition after the article was published)
Baby Blankets, Blankeys, Taggys, Sunngle Dollies and everyone’s favourite Sock Monkeys. www.auntiekittysbuttonbox.ie
PHOTOGRAPAHY
15. Ed Lee Photography
Portraits and Atlantic landscapes, seascapes and night sky photos, primarily from along Ireland’s Atlantic coast. eddielee.ie
16. Michael Gannon Photography
Framed and unframed fine art/creative art, landscape and contemporary photographs and a number of limited edition collections. Handmade cards of landscapes, flowers, toys and images. www.michaelgannonphotography.com
FOOD
17. Carrow Coffee
Paola and Andrew, coffee enthusiasts and founders of this small roasting business, located beside the Atlantic Ocean in County Sligo, Ireland. www.carrow.ie
18. Hawthorn Bakehouse
A Sligo based microbakery, Hawthorn Bakehouse offers a range of homemade treats and bakes, which can be delivered straight to your door. www.hawthornbakes.ie
19. The Cake Lady
Sarah’s Chocolate Biscuit Pudding proves a huge with adults and children alike. Also make sure to get your hands on some of her festive cupcakes and mince pies. www.sarahthecakelady.com
20. Little Cheesecake Shop
Hand crafted artisan cheesecakes made in County Mayo. Gluten free, sugar free and Keto friendly options. www.littlecheesecakeshop-ireland.com
21. Corleggy Cheeses
Each of their farmhouse cheeses is cared for individually with lots of subtle flavours and improved with maturity; its natural rind is nurtured being one of the cheeses characteristics. Every loves a decadent cheese board over the Christmas season. www.corleggycheeses.ie
22. Sweat Beat Cafe
This small, planet-first neighbourhood cafe and shop, like many businesses had to pivot and adjust during 2020. They have just added Christmas hampers to their new online shop and have selected some of the very best vegan and plant-based products made right here in Ireland. So not only will you be supporting Irish producers, but you will alos be supporting the planet. www.sweetbeat.ie
23. Pyne’s Pesrves
We all need a good chutney is accompany our Christmas dinner. Check out their Cranberry & Clementine. www.facebook.com/Pynes-Preserves
24. Mallow Mia
Amazing gourmet marshmallows & rocky roads from Donegal. Their Marshamallow Toastng Kits are a huge hit with all the family. www.mallowmia.com
25. Bean Delivered
Give the gift of coffee. Each of Bean Delivered’s gift boxes comes complete with your brewer of choice, a featured roast, coffee tasting note book, measuring spoon, and Bean Delivered tin. You can also add a beautiful 8oz Bean Delivered Keep Cup. www.beandelivered.ie
26. O’ Hara’s Ice Cream
Homemade icecream tubs for some tasty treats over the Christmas holidays. The Christmas pudding flavour would work well for Christmas day dessert. Visit facebook page HERE
27. The White Hag
Coming complete in an already wrapped and tagged Festive Box, The White Hag Hoppy Christmas Box will be the feature of the fridge this Christmas. The only decision you need to make is, do you go for Santa’s Session Box (24 mix pack of essential beer), Santa’s Super Mix Box (36 essential plus seasonal specials) or Santa’s Super Hoppy Box (30 Hop forward beers). www.thewhitehag.com
Bake N Tukka –(further adition after the article was published)
7th Heaven Granola. Enjoy a healthy start to the your day with your favorite fruit juice or milk, sprinkle over yogurt and fruit salad or just enjoy as a quick snack straight out of the jar / bag. 7th Heaven contains 7 nuts 7 fruits 7 seeds & 7 Spices. www.bnt.ie
JEWELLERY
28. Oilean Jewellery
Unique jewellery inspired from the landscapes of Ireland, encompassing the beauty of the coastline and the rugged mountain ranges. www.oileanjewellery.com
29. Cinnamon Peach Designs
Unique, handmade polymer clay earrings. Visit Etsy shop HERE.
30. Kara Gems Jewellery
Affordable and exclusive range of handmade fashion jewellery using semi-precious stones, glass crystals, freshwater pearls, acrylic and Personalised Rosaries with Wooden Beads finished with Sterling Silver or Silver Plated Nickel and Lead Free Components. Visit Facebook page HERE
31. MvM Art and Design
Handbags, jewellery, accessories and artwork, handmade and designed from recycled car and bicycle inner tubes combined with bicycle parts and other materials. Visit Etsy page HERE.
32. Black River Silver
Handmade fine silver jewellery created from precious metal clay. blackriversilver.ie
33. Gemini moon
Handcrafted Crystal & Gemstone Jewellery. Visit Facebook page HERE
34. Fiona Herbst Jewellery
Fiona Herbst design is Art in the form of jewellery. Unique modern jewellery made from polymer clay. www.fionaherbst.com
35. AmSo Belle
High quality Sterling Silver, Rhodium plated. Their gold collection is 18 carat gold filled. Hypoallergenic jewellery (nickel & lead free). www.amsobelle.com
36. Windy Shore Crafts
Handmade earrings, brooches and keepsake bottles containing beach themed earrings, topped with shells collected from local beaches on the West Coast of Ireland. Visit Facebook Page HERE.
CANDLES
37. Inishowen Candles
100% Advanced Soy Wax, with cotton wicks and a paper core. www.inishowencandles.ie
38. A&S Aromas
100% soy wax melts & candles using the highest quality fragrances. www.asaromas.com
SOAPS
39. Sophie’s Soaps
Sophie’s Soaps is a small batch personal care company established in 2020 in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath owned and operated by Sophie Freeman. Her handemade soaps and skincare products are palm free- www.sophiessoaps.ie/
40. Feirin Naturals
Makers of Natural Goat Milk Soaps & Shampoo Bars – healing Salves – Appealing balms & serums. For all skin types even various skin conditions. Luxurious, Healing & Appealing. Visit Facebook Page HERE
CLOTHING
41. Atlantic Equiptment Project
Designed & made by hand in our coastal workshop. Hard wearing backpacks & carry equipment, inspired by Atlantic adventure. www.atlanticequipmentproject.com
42. Littlescallywags
Handmade organic clothes for children with unique patterns and high quality fabrics. www.littlescallywags.eu
43. Twisted Bean Ireland
Based in Leitrim Village, Twisted bean created 100% handmade & unique designed goodness for your little bean using the best and high quality materials. Visit Etsy shop HERE
44. Allejam – Mix it up
Adults and kid’s Reversible skirts with a press button fastening system to regulate waist. Made from cord, cotton, wool and tweed. Visit Facebook page HERE
45. West Coast by Nina
Inspired by the Cold & for the Love of Wool. Nina’s wool slippers will ensure toasty toes this Christmas www.weststrandbynina.com
46. Due South Clothing
Unique eco friendly and sustainable t-shirts designed and printed by hand in Dublin. www.duesouth.ie
47. Grown Clothing
An Irish Ethical Clothing Brand that is Inspired by the Sea, Coast and Wildlife. All our Garments are Made with the Highest Social and Ethical Standards. www.grown.ie
48. NooneBoy
Graphic designer, illustrator and artist based in Sligo with some fantastic unque pieces for sale this Christmas. www.nooneboy.com
49. All things FionaLilly
New Irish sustainable clothing brand, using only end of line or ever so slightly “
PET LOVERS
50. K9 Fit
Stocking everything you need for your pet this Christmas from treats, toys, beds and more.
Visit Facebook page HERE
Thanks for supporting local this Christmas
See you in 2021
Allan, Hazel, Kieran & Niamh
