Waterford Crystal: An elegant gift from Ireland

Irish crystal has always been a firm favourite for those seeking the perfect gift from Ireland for a special event or occasion. In particular, the elegance and stylish craftsmanship of Waterford Crystal has proven to be universally popular throughout the years whether it is being used as a special gift for a friend or family member or, perhaps, as a prize giving award for a sporting event.

Celebrating the Red, White & You on the 4th July!

With the annual 4th July celebrations are almost upon us, at Blarney Woollen Mills we are looking to give away over $3,000 of prizes in our exclusive 4th July competition. Our big summer giveaway includes a fabulous first prize voucher of $1776 to spend on the wide range of Irish gifts and celtic jewelry at blarney.com

That's not all, there are lots of other fantastic prizes to be won including a Waterford Crystal Seahorse Centrepiece Vase valued at $359, an exclusive Blarney Bead Bracelet worth $349, an Aoife Shawl Collar Aran Cape worth $139 plus so much more. The full list of prizes can be viewed below.

Aran Sweaters

'Aran' is a style of sweater that takes its name from the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. Often known as a Fisherman sweater, they are distinguished by their use of complex textured stitch patterns, several of which are combined in the creation of a single garment.

New Arrivals: Stylish Aran Knitwear and Celtic Accessories

The St. Patrick's Day celebrations may be done and dusted for another year but there is never an impromptu time to purchase Irish gifts or, more specifically, aran knitwear. The evenings may be stretching that little bit longer and temperatures may be on the rise but stylish aran knitwear looks good whatever the weather.

With this in mind, there is a new stylish range of aran sweaters, cardigans and accessories have arrived at blarney.com which will ensure that you will be looking your best during the spring and summer months. All of this new range of garments form part of Blarney Woollen Mills new and exclusive knitwear range.

Celebrate Ireland's patron saint in style this March

With the month of March looming and the first glimpses of spring in the air, the countdown to the Irish national holiday in honour of the country's patron saint, Saint Patrick's Day, is well underway. The 17th March is always a day of great celebration for many throughout the island of Ireland and the millions of Irish Diaspora across the globe with symbols or the Emerald Isle and various shades of green coming to the fore.

Blarney Woollen Mills have a wide range of stylish and fun St. Patrick's Day themed aran sweaters and hoodies that will ensure that you look the part on the day. There are aran sweaters for men and aran sweaters for women to chose from, all of which elicit a real sense of home while allowing you to look stylish during the long day of celebrations.

There are also a range of celtic jewelry and, in particular, Irish charms and Irish shamrock jewelry to complete your outfit for the big day. Whether you choose a sterling silver shamrock celtic pendant or a sterling silver shamrock bead then you're guaranteed to stand out from the crowd.

Alternatively, if you are seeking a gift for that someone special or friends and family both home and abroad then Blarney.com is your one stop destination for Irish gifts. With a wide range of ornate Irish belleek, skilfully crafted Waterford Crystal and beautifully embroidered Irish throws and Irish linen tablecloth; and not forgetting a pair of matching Irish wool socks.which will complete your

Ensure you look the part tgis Saint Patrick's Day by browsing through the wide ranging of clothing, jewelry and Irish gifts on blarney.com.

Irish gifts to brighten those winter months

Now that Christmas has come and gone, decorations are carefully being taken down and placed back into storage for another twelve months and those special Irish gifts received from friends and family are taking pride of place in your wardrobe, mantelpiece, display cabinet or even around your neck or wrist as we welcome the dawning of a new year.

For many who received traditional Irish gifts such as aran sweaters and classic Irish sweaters will undoubtedly be grateful following the arrival of those chilly Arctic winds and frost covered mornings. The aran sweaters from Blarney make the ideal winter accessory with their complex stitch patterns, soft natural chunky merino wool and traditional look but each with their own contemporary twist.

With an ever growing variety of celtic jewelry to chose from, there were sure to be some ornate and exquisite pieces of celtic artistry received as gifts over the festive period. The Blarney Woollen Mills range is continually updated with the latest styles and other an extensive collection of the finest celtic jewelry including ornate Celtic pendants, Celtic knot jewelry, Irish charm bracelets and Celtic earrings. For those wishing to their illustrate affections for that special other in 2015 then why not choose from the extensive range of Irish wedding rings and Claddagh rings and much more.

Another traditionally popular gift over the festive period is a piece of Irish crystal with many opting to give friends or loved ones an ornate piece of Waterford Crystal whether it's a decorative Waterford Crystal picture frame or decanter. Waterford Crystal is known throughout the world for its exquisite crystal glasses and crystal gifts with its stylish and intricate designs and timeless patterns.

Irish Christmas gift ideas direct from Blarney

The holiday period may be almost here but for many the gift buying process is still well under way with the final weekend before the big day likely to be a busy one for a lot of people. At Blarney Woollen Mills we've just welcomed in a range of new Irish gifts and Irish novelty gifts which would make great Christmas gift ideas for those still at the decision phase.

The latest additions to the Blarney traditional Irish gifts range include some snug Aran sweaters for women, some great Irish and Aran themed clothing for kids plus some ever popular celtic jewelry and  ornamental Waterford Crystal. For those who order by the Friday, 19th December, deadline then delivery of should be in time for Christmas Day!

For those seeking some useful accessories for the remaining winter months then look no further than Blarney Woollen Mills with the largest range of Irish sweaters and Fisherman sweaters online. For those who require that little bit extra warmth on these chilly winter nights then why not avail of the stylish (and quite colourful) Irish wool socks or traditional Irish throw blankets.

Above all else the whole team at Blarney Woollen Mills wishes you and yours a great holiday period and may 2015 bring you continued success.