Popular Irish gift ideas to consider this Christmas

It's hard to believe but there are only two weeks left until Christmas and for many of us this is when the shopping season starts in earnest! Town centres and out of town shopping malls become alive with the hustle and bustle of eager shoppers so the option of purchasing Irish gifts online is always a useful option to have.

There isn't any need to hit panic stations just yet but it worthwhile considering some great traditional Irish gifts for both family and loved ones. Alternatively, seeing as it's the season for giving why not choose some quirky or novelty Irish gifts for friends, house-mates or perhaps even your favourite work colleague!

Black Friday Sale will set you up for Christmas

The dust is just settling on the Thanksgiving celebrations but now it's time to begin the countdown to Christmas with our Black Friday Sale which is offering 20% OFF EVERYTHING!

Whether you want to get something a little special for a loved one, family member or close friend; Blarney Woollen Mills is the perfect destination for a wide range of Irish gifts online.

New Arrivals: Hand knit Aran sweaters made to last

There's a new arrival to the extensive blarney.com product offering that we're very excited about and it's the hand knit Aran Sweater range.

Designed exclusively for Blarney Woollen Mills and inspired by the life along the Atlantic Ocean. These hand knit Irish wool sweaters are created in Donegal, a picturesque county in the north west of Ireland.

Lismore Crystal... An Enduring & Timeless Irish Gift

One of the most enduring and timeless Waterford Crystal collections is the Lismore which is derived from the ancient Irish description of a "great ringfort". It is said that the Lismore Collection is strongly influenced by the Gothic architecture of Lismore Castle in County Waterford which dates back almost the 800 years.

Capes & Shawls... an iconic Irish fashion accessory

September is upon and temperatures are gradually tiptoeing south as we move in to the autumnal season. Thoughts are shifting towards suitably warm attire for those chillier autumn evenings and further ahead to the winter months. But the key is to stay warm and cosy but also remain stylish and fashionable while doing so!

The range of celtic capes and shawls from Blarney Woollen Mills are ideal for the everyday woman who desires something Irish designed and Celtic but also chic and fashionable to wear. A wide variety of celtic styled yarns from merino wool to cashmere to blended are available from our newly revamped online Irish giftstore. In short, allow yourself to explore a whole new way to accessorize!

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.