Welcome to the Irish by Ancestry Holiday Gift Guide!
To choose authentic Irish gifts is so thoughtful, for the people on your holiday list that would love a piece of Ireland under the tree. It also helps the Irish economy. Travel industry data from May 2025 shows a decline in overall visitor spending by 21 percent compared to 2024 at the same time. The top gift exports from Ireland—by traditional and popular categories—typically include:
Irish knitwear, such as Aran sweaters, wool scarves, hats, and blankets
Crystal and glassware: Waterford crystal is especially famous
Jewelry: Claddagh rings, Celtic pendants, and other traditional designs
Pottery and ceramics: Items from Belleek and other Irish potteries
Irish foods and treats: Chocolates, teas, biscuits, and gourmet foods
Home decor and souvenirs: Celtic crosses, wall art, and keepsakes
The RELATED editorial team has curated a list of reliable shops that offer the highest quality Irish goods, and we are gifting this list to you now, while there’s still enough time for pre-holiday shipping. Pour yourself a cuppa and browse these fine products. Maybe earmark a few for yourself and slip Santa a little hint.
BritsRUs – If you want to try hard-to-find, more traditional foods for the holidays, including Donnelly Irish ham (bacon) roasts, rashers, white pudding, and more, in the United States you can ship from BritsRUs. Northhampton, Mass., United States
MyIrelandBox – The original Irish-themed monthly subscription box, offering Irish-made treasures, treats, and a 25- to 35-page booklet that shares something special about the Irish experience. You can subscribe for multiple months or try a single box, direct from Dingle, Co. Kerry
House of Waterford Crystal – The official Waterford Crystal store with a wide range of crystalware and global shipping options. Waterford City, Co. Waterford
Shamrock Gift – Offers a wide selection of gifts made in Ireland, from Aran sweaters to Irish ceramics. Dublin
Siopa.ie – A unique Irish-language shopping site with unique Irish-sourced products and gifts for the Gaeilge speakers (or aspirants) on your list. Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Blarney Woollen Mills – Renowned for their authentic Aran knitwear and Irish crafts. Blarney, Co. Cork
Butlers Chocolates – What Marion Butler began in 1932 has endured as one of the special shops of Ireland, and is to this day one of the few remaining family-owned chocolate producers on the market. Dublin
of making Butler’s extraordinary confections.
Avoca – Famous for Irish textiles, gifts, and gourmet food items. Kilmacanoge, Co. Wicklow
Weavers of Ireland – A collection of the best heritage textiles from Ireland, including Foxford Woollen Mills, Kerry Woollen Mills, and Aran Sweater Market. Renowned for their woven throws, tweeds, wool blankets, scarves, and beautifully crafted Irish gifts. Also offers Dubarry. Ballycasheen, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Kilkenny Design Centre – A curated selection of Irish craft, jewelry, homeware, and fashion from talented local makers. Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Belleek –the beautiful white pottery brand holds a special place in Ireland’s cultural and commercial heritage. The official site is home to Ireland’s oldest working fine china pottery. Belleek, Co. Fermanagh
of the River Erne for more than 160 years.
Newbridge Silverware – Modern Irish-designed jewelry, cutlery, gifts, and homeware. Newbridge, Co. Kildare
The Burren Perfumery – Artisan perfumes, organic cosmetics, and gifts inspired by Ireland’s Burren region. Burren, Co. Mayo
If you are an Irish artisan or have anything you want to contribute to next month’s gift guide, please send photos and a link to shelagh@byancestry.com
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