The festive season is in full swing, which means the clock is ticking to get the last of those Christmas presents in. There’s no need to panic if you’ve still to pick up a few more precious prezzies – we’ve put together a guide to some of the best Christmas gifting ideas.
Gift Ideas For Her
Looking for something for your leading lady? Look no further!
McElhinneys
Donegal-based department store McElhinneys are renowned for their selection of gifts for women, including bags, jewellery and beauty all in one place. If you can’t make it to one of their stores, their website offers the very same range, along with next day delivery nationwide, with free shipping on orders over €69.
Millies
Similarly, Millies’ Christmas gift store has an extensive selection of Christmas gifts to choose from. Whether you’re looking for personalised beauty baskets or seasonal wellbeing sets, you should be able to tick a few people off your Christmas presents list.
You can get free delivery in Ireland if your order is over €75 or you enter the code ‘FREE’ at checkout.
Key For Her
If you’re looking for a more health-specific gift, Key for Her provides wellness products designed to support energy, balance, and confidence. These carefully crafted supplements for women are created to help women feel their best during menopause and menstrual cycles.
Signing up to their newsletter gets you 20% off your first order, making it easier than ever to prioritise self-care this Christmas
Bannon Jewellers
Timeless, personal, and brimming with sentiment, jewellery makes a great keepsake. Every time your loved one wears it, they’ll be reminded of you and the thoughtfulness behind your choice.
Whether you’re looking for a heartfelt gift for your partner, a sentimental piece for a relative, or a dazzling surprise for someone special, Bannon Jewellers’ handpicked Christmas gifts collection has what you need.
For The Hobbyists
There’s nothing more exciting than receiving a gift that’s really ‘you’. People always appreciate getting something that perfectly complements their favourite pastime.
The Record Hub
Ask any music fan what the best way to listen to music at home is, and they’re bound to say ‘vinyl’.
The Record Hub are an Irish-owned vinyl specialist store who specialise in everything from iconic albums to rare deep cuts. Whether you’re looking for a very specific record or eyeing up the ideal vinyl player for a newcomer, they’ve got the perfect picks to set the tone for holiday celebration.
With free delivery on orders over €70, fast international shipping and easy returns, it’s never been easier to share the gift of great music – leaving you more time to turn up the volume and enjoy the season!
Midleton Distillery Collection
Midleton Distillery Collection is home to Ireland’s finest and best loved whiskey brands including Jameson, Redbreast, Midleton Very Rare, Powers, the Spot Whiskeys, Method and Madness, and Knappogue Castle.
Whether it’s a Personalised Whiskey Gift Set, a Christmas Jumper, Whiskey Tumbler Glasses or an Engraved Hipflask you’re looking for, there’s no shortage of thoughtful gift ideas from Midleton Distillery Collection this season.
Discover more ideas on their Whiskey Christmas Gifts page.
Homeline
For the gamer in your life, or anyone who spends a lot of time sitting down at home (remote working, painting, etc.), you’d be doing them (and their back!) a favour by upgrading their seating arrangements. Homeline Furniture has an excellent selection of gaming chairs to suit any home office set up, from professional to casual, with free delivery across Ireland.
Home Improvements
What better way to celebrate the holidays and the coming of a new year than sprucing up the ol’ homestead?
Woodies
If you’ve got a DIY fan on your list, Woodies have a great selection of power tools that’ll fuel their creativity well into the New Year. Their thoughtful Christmas gift selection is a haven of home improvements, with something to delight every homemaker – it’s more than just shopping; it’s about creating spaces we all love.
Woodies offer same day Click & Collect in their 35 stores, and also offer nationwide delivery, so you can get what you need wherever you are.
Des Kelly
When it comes to finishing touches, never underestimate artwork’s ability to make a room ‘pop’. Des Kelly have a huge selection of stylish wall art of all kinds, including canvas and metallic varieties, complete with a nationwide delivery service.
Gifts Ideas for Those Who Like to Stay Active
The new year is when people like to take their sports and activities seriously, making up for the holidays excess. You can help your loved ones take the big step!
Intersport Elverys
Elverys is making it easier than ever to stride in style with their latest Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off footwear offer. For a limited time, you can elevate your shoe game in the run up to Christmas and enjoy incredible savings across a wide selection of styles. Their offer is available 4th – 24th December on their website and in-store.
Horseware
Horseware Ireland have put together a thoughtfully curated Christmas collection designed to delight both horse lovers and their beloved four-legged friends. The range features high-quality products, from lightweight turnouts to cosy fleece coolers. For those looking to get into the festive spirit, Horseware has you covered with their matching Christmas pyjamas for women and children. They even have matching dog fleeces and beds, so your little furry friend doesn’t feel left out!
If you sign up to their newsletter, you can avail of their 12 days of Christmas offer, with a new discount each day. With fast international delivery and free returns, Horseware Ireland ensures a seamless shopping experience, making it easy to find the perfect gift for the horse enthusiast in your life.
Aura Leisure
If your active giftee is more into the ‘doing’ than the ‘getting’, they’d probably love to get involved in one of Aura Leisure’s fitness classes. With locations all over Ireland, and every kind of fitness routine, from boxercise to spin classes, covered, the gift of good health is only a few clicks away. Classes can be attended on a pay-as-you-go basis, so there doesn’t need to be a huge commitment.
How About A Gift For The Planet?
For the environmentally conscious among us,what about a gift that grows? Wolfgang Reforest is an Irish not-for-profit initiative that is reforesting Ireland one native tree at a time, helping to restore biodiversity, combat climate change, and create a greener future for generations to come.
By gifting a tree, you’re giving more than just a thoughtful present – you’re giving the gift of life. Each gift comes with a stunning PDF certificate for your loved one to treasure, a beautiful symbol of the positive impact your gift makes on the planet.
This year, Wolfgang Reforest also offers the option to plant a memorial tree in honour of someone special who may be dearly missed this Christmas. It’s a meaningful way to celebrate their memory while contributing to the renewal of Ireland’s natural landscapes.
Spread hope, love, and a little more green this festive season – because together, we can grow a brighter future.
And For Everybody Else??
If the above ideas don’t suit your giftee, fear not. We know two more places that’ll help you get those last few niggly gifts!
Very
If you enjoy the thrill of browsing through a huge selection of products of all kinds, but don’t want the hassle of putting in your delivery information multiple times, Very.ie is literally your one stop shop for everything and everyone.
Very’s range covers everything from Home & Garden and Electronics to Clothes and Toys, and they deliver to every corner of Ireland, so you could potentially do all of your Christmas presents shopping in one fell swoop!
Shaws
If browsing isn’t your thing, but you’re struggling to come up with ideas, then why not let someone else do the heavy lifting for you?
Shaws’ Christmas Gif Ideas Quiz will give you all the ideas you need in minutes. Simply answer a few questions, and it’ll come up with a list curated just for you!