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Last-minute gifts are not necessarily panic-purchased useless things; you want to use the least effort to express what you care about. We have already thought about it for you, so please sit down, click, and end, and enjoy the appreciation and love you have received for giving one or three carefully selected gifts.

With this in mind, buying Irish has never been easier, with a series of websites offering a selection of all the cool, well-crafted and local products. Check out fab from irishdesignshop.com, and madelocal.ie, designireland.ie and tobeirish.ie have links to various websites of Irish manufacturers. If you are in Kilkenny or the surrounding area, get inspiration at the National Design and Craft Gallery. On ndcg.ie, Made in Ireland will showcase the work of Irish manufacturers by January 30th.

Still stuck? Museums and gallery shops are also great places to buy elegant trinkets. The advantage is that you can participate in a wonderful exhibition there and relax from the Christmas craze. Start with Glucksman in Cork, glucksmanshop.com, and find treasures in the National Gallery, especially good cards for diaries and calendars, shop.nationalgallery.ie

The Huali Wildflower Seed Bomb has received some negative reports this year, and imported varieties have shown various flowers that are not entirely native. Who wants to be responsible for the next Japanese knotweed? The guaranteed Irish Organic Wildflower Seed Bomb is there, and it is good for kids (and adults) to come and see what happens in spring. 10 seed bombs, 10 euros, at seedbomb.ie

Camping Classic You may have missed the campervan craze this summer, but with Jiminy's exquisite model set (9.99 euros), you can create your own retro riding experience. It has 53 wooden parts and does not require glue. It is very suitable for 8 years old to adult (but we are worried that we will not take our family on vacation). Jiminy

Things to do will make me happy Two Little Boys The ideal notebook for all resolutions of 2022 and beyond. Let's face it, we all deserve a little happiness in the coming year. This optimistic tome book is 8.50 euros, chalkandeasel.ie

You can't go wrong with beautifully packaged truffles for desserts. Very suitable for non-commitment gifts, when you want to express your concern without seriously frightening the recipient with something more insightful. Also very suitable for Christmas thanks. Butlers' hazelnut truffles are packed in a puff box and cost 10 Euros. They are very delicious. butlerschocolates.com

Jigsaw puzzle is a beautiful non-alcoholic gift for the alcoholic lovers in your life. The 200 puzzle pieces from Dealz are available in whiskey, gin and cocktail versions, 4 euros each, and hours of frustrating fun . Or try a 50-piece puzzle based on Swizzels candy for smaller challenges, including Love Hearts, Refreshers and Drumsticks, at a price of 2.50 Euros, and even stranger Kellogg's Special K. dealz.ie

Gorgeous mittens. These are like leg warmers-but for your wrist. The Orla of Ireland cashmere-blend mittens with ribbon details do not have fingers, but they do add a surprising layer of warmth and immediately add vitality to the dull clothing. 25 euros, orlaofireland.ie

Feed the birds, even in your apartment on the fifth floor. Especially in your fifth floor apartment. The bird feeder born in Sweden is attached to your window by the powerful force of the suction cup. It is also very transparent, so you can turn your vision into Bird TV and build a good relationship with your neighbors. chalkandeasel.ie 25 Euro

Dadip celebrates the swimmers in the sea in your life with durable enamel cups. In collaboration with Dalkey's artist John Short, Outsider has this carol Dryrobers everywhere. Sturdy enough to sit directly on the campfire, or just hold an important post-dip hot chocolate, it costs 20 euros on outsider.ie. Short's original artwork, including his Bathers series, can be found on solomonfineart.ie

Still life The hares, rabbits and foxes handmade by Peter Judd and Giles Smith in Ashford, County Wicklow add some animal magic to the garden. The initial slight lock-in interference has now become a veritable zoo, and you can order your own new additions to your garden before Christmas on December 17. The cute bunny silhouette costs 25 euros (or 35 euros on a life-size hare). instagram.com/hareytoday

Believe that this pop-up game castle is cool, because when it can’t provide endless entertainment, you can pack it and take it away. It is the perfect background for adventure games and the home of all those mini action dolls that might be sucked away by the vacuum cleaner. There is also a fairy tale palace version. 20 Euros for four years old and above. shop.designist.ie

Circus skills range from juggling to hanging on silk scarves. 2022 may be the year of escape with the circus. For those eager to try new things, the gift card from Cork's Circus Factory is there. Comfort zone? What comfort zone? The starting price for one-to-one courses is 45 Euros per hour. Suitable for all ages. circusfactorycork.com

Vinyl find a limited edition on clear vinyl? Of course it is a nerd’s dream gift, especially now that turntables are indispensable for those who love both pure music and retro music. This compilation CD by Windmill Lane includes the tunes of the artists who cut the records there, which means that everyone from U2 to Elvis Costello, from The Corrs to Wet Wet Wet is sold on Windmilllanerrecording.com for 33 Euros

Lambswool scarves are soft and delicious, beautifully packaged and handmade in Donegal. McNutt's lambswool scarves are available in a variety of colors. Your only question is to decide which one to buy. Maybe layering is the answer. The scarf costs 39.50 euros and a neat box adds 2.50 euros. mcnuttofdonegal.com 

Sarah Lynskey, a creepy craic textile graduate trained by NCAD, designed the Creep sweater to inspire her children not to fear the monsters at night. Her new Banana Berry collection is 100% organic cotton, slightly larger in size and comfortable to wear. Suitable for children from 3 to 10 years old, starting at 45 Euros. If you are one of the families who like uniform uniforms, you can also purchase the matching adult series. Bananaberry Design Network

Swimsuits made in Ireland are easy to cope with changes in the cold. Dee Robes has a variety of trims and is made of sustainable bamboo fibers. They are perfect for those who are not ready to experience the full set of Dryrobe. They are also great for sitting on it, and when the weather finally gets warm again, go to the beach for a picnic. 50 euros on deerobe.ie

Glass box Rachel Murray's stylish glass box is a smart solution to ensure that the glasses are safe and scratch-free, so the sun can shine when prompted. This is very convenient for those who are always looking for their specifications. rachelmurrayeyecare.ie four-piece set (with extra glasses) from 75 euros

The fledgling builder is nominated for the toy "Oscar", and Arckit will fly the flag for Ireland in New York in February to compete with companies like Lego for the coveted toy of the year (building category). If this is not enough to attract you to buy one of the company's architectural design kits, then Cavan architect Damien Murtagh's kit is made in Wicklow and is perfect for inspiring future designers. The range includes Go Eco, Greenscape and Coastal, starting at 69.95 euros. Arckit.com

The secret ingredient, this is what is missing-paint and Prosecco are brilliant ideas that combine creativity with a bit of light lubricant. Their basic home paint kit costs 45 euros and comes with canvas, 12 acrylic paints, brushes, palettes, a small easel and a pack of candies. Buy the Cocktail Kit (adding a cocktail to the box) for 60 Euros, or the Picnic Paint Kit for 95 Euros, which includes one of the beautiful Flying Elephant pop-up picnic tables. Prosecco extra. Paintandprosecco.ie, where you can also find online tutorials.

The beauty craze finds that fresh Irish beauty products are excellent. Ethos Beauty and Wellness is a new subscription service that provides monthly offers from Modern Botany, Nunaia, Oxmantown Skincare, Ayu Cosmetics, Nima Brush, Ella & Jo Cosmetics, Kinvara Skincare, Green Surprise from brands such as Angel, Dublin Herbalist, Bellamian Tower, etc. A one-time purchase of 65 euros as a gift, or monthly purchase at the same price. You can also get full-size products instead of those annoying cumbersome samples. ethosbeauty.ie

The glass curtain wall is hand-made in Co Waterford, Eamonn Terry's Criostal na Rinne series draws inspiration from the Irish landscape-from mountains to sea. As a new interpretation of cut glass, Terry may have received training at Waterford Crystal, but he has brought his work to a new, cutting-edge contemporary place that we dare to say. Everything has a sense of timeless design. The Cló tumbler is priced at 85 euros, which leaves enough money in the "less than 100 euro" kittens, and perhaps something can be added to it. Krystal Net

Noise-canceling headphones bring harmony to the family, and suddenly you can complete work or homework with peace of mind. It's perfect for those who are stressful working at home, or if your relatives like whipping metal and you prefer the symphony type. Dark gray Beats Studio3 wireless bluetooth noise cancelling headphones priced at 289 euros, currys.ie

Comfortable coats are as light and warm as air-and super chic-Beaumont double stretch fluffy coats add a touch of winter elegance, in black or elegant dark green. Hard to choose? Of course why not get two. 329 euros on serenaboutiques.com

Is it a side table for the dog's bed? Genius, although perhaps more suitable for a good cup of tea than any unstable slender champagne glass. Mellow's Meadow is handmade in Ireland and includes donations for animal welfare. Its name comes from the beloved dog of Fergus Walsh and Jenny Schutz. Bord & Leaba is priced at 795 Euros – or check out the Cruinn cat bed from 155 Euros, mellowsmeadow.ie

The timeless Crann Bog Oak watch made from upgraded Galway bog oak must immediately become a timeless classic. Of course, for 3000-year-old wood, 209 euros does not seem to be too much, at least it can be used for a few more years. Crane

From Louise Kennedy (Louise Kennedy) in the sparkling cute series of delicious, but without losing taste. There are a variety of glitters to choose from, small sapphires or ruby ​​bees start at 95 euros, but how about these Andrea yellow Swarovski and citrine pendant earrings at 695 euros? (louisekennedy.com)

Isn't it enough for you to splurge? Go to BTs, obvs. There you will find the Serpenti Viper 18kt rose gold bracelet, which is set with cute small (and not so few) diamonds and is priced at 9,000 Euros. 

You will also find the Octo Finissimo Automatic watch, which is water resistant to 100 meters, self-winding and can even tell the time. A cut of 12,300 euros. All in Bulgari pop-up store, brownthomas.com

We were proud of being a socks-free zone, but then we realized that there are a lot of very cool socks. So, what if you are a Christmas cliché? To warm the toes is to warm the toes. We like the wit and GAA county color series from irishsocksociety.com, starting at 9 euros. In this case, we could not get enough Irish iconic socks from sockcoop.com-from the Poolbeg chimney in Dublin to the website of Giant's Causeway. As the company puts it, they are "your only piece of Ireland" and are priced at 9.95 euros.

When we do this, as a large number of scented candles change hands, the entire country will become very smelly. The flaming highlights include Mowtini's vegan soy candles, which can be purchased at a discount of 2 euros and when you return the tin cans, you can purchase them for 15 euros through etsy.com. You can never go wrong with La Bougie in Kinsale: their Mission Fig candles are classic, elegantly packaged and super delicious, but honeysuckle and sea salt are also very tasty, at 25 Euros on labougie.com. The same is true of Cloon Keen in Galway, where the smell is getting better and better, and now there is a wonderful background story to make your living room look more interesting. It costs 42 euros on cloonkeen.com.

Rathbornes, the oldest candle manufacturer in Ireland, has launched a series of gift sets: Dublin rose tea, ebony and patchouli candles and a diffuser in a beautiful box, priced at 90 euros, available for purchase on rathbornes1488.com. At Max Benjamin, if you buy their three-core white Christmas candles (also vegan), 10% of the price of 40 euros will be donated to Make-A-Wish Ireland to support those children who can really do some good things At this time of year, maxbenjamin.com

Gemma Tipton is the author and editor of several books and has contributed to the Irish Times on all aspects of art, architecture and culture

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