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Just in Time for Christmas, The Irish Wool Scarf

22 Thursday Dec 2016

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It’s official, we’ve found the perfect last minute holiday gift for friends and family: our 100% Lambswool Scarves, woven locally here in Tippery, Ireland! For only €24.99, these scarves are perfect gifts for this Christmas season.

img_4389Blogger modestdeposits here and I will be purchasing a handful of these for my family and friends back at home in the United States. Here’s why I find these scarves to be the perfect Christmas gifts:

  1. These scarves make the perfect holiday gift for numerous reasons. The first reason being they are one size fits all. This means, you don’t have to worry about getting the wrong size or potentially offending someone if you do.
  2. The second reason we find these scarves to be the perfect holiday gift is their practicality. These scarves are practical because as a gift, these will be worn quite often. Due to the quality of the Irish wool, these scarves are breathable and proper in a range of different weather. Here in Ireland, these scarves can be worn about 75% of the year, in almost all seasons, and they are the perfect addition to almost any outfit. Plus, due to the quality of wool, these scarves are extremely durable and will last years and years.
  3. Another reason we love these scarves as gifts this Christmas is their timeless and classic style. You really can’t go wrong here. Whether you’re buying for your auntie, grandfather, or even 15 year old niece, these scarves appeal to both genders and all age groups. It makes these scarves as a gift, a sure win in the present gifting realm.
  4. Lastly, your friends and family will love receiving these scarves as gifts due to the high quality 100% Irish Lambswool. I’ve noticed it time and time again with the Irish wool sold here at The Donegal Shop, how overall pleasant the feel tends to be. Back in America where I’m from, you purchase wool and you always have to endure some kind of itchiness or irritation in order to reap the warmth and style benefits of wool. What I love about the products at The Donegal Shop is that all the wool is consistently soft and gentle on my extremely sensitive skin. You really can tell the quality of wool in these products and this is consistent even through these 100% Irish Lambswool Scarves. I wear them on my bare skin and only reap the benefits. I love, love, love them for this reason.

These scarves come in 20+ colors and styles in store as well as a handful of colors and styles online. See them here.

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Pictured above: our 100% Lambswool Scarf in White Black and Red. See it here.

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Pictured above: our 100% Lambswool Scarf in Camel/Black. See it here.

Check these scarves out on our website and feel free to email us with any inquiries at info@donegalshop.ie. Happy Holiday Shopping!

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The Ultimate Holiday Sweater

28 Monday Nov 2016

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Dear Aran Poncho,

All I want for Christmas is you.

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What’s a better wear this season than this sweater? We’re thinking whether snuggling by the fireplace, entertaining guests, or taking a stroll with the family, this sweater is the ultimate wear for this holiday season. Universal, simple, all while keeping you cozy and warm- this holiday season we’ll take two!

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Shop the look here!

Any questions, email us at orders@donegalshop.ie

Top 5 Genuine Irish Gifts

16 Friday May 2014

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With baggage restrictions as they, for those travelling around Europe, weight is an obvious issue when it comes to buying gifts. If you are looking for something light, genuinely Irish, then scarves, socks and ties and caps definitely come into our top 5!

They also have the added benefit of fitting everybody. With our wool sock range, they come in 2 sizes, men’s and women’s, also in variety of wools, wool combinations, be that 100% wool for the person who really feels the cold, 80% Wool for those who hill walk and like to be able to throw them in the machine afterward.

Most of our socks are made from Donegal Wools, come in a variety of colours, and make a great present for all ages, and all seasons.’

Donegal Wool Socks

Donegal Wool Socks

Scarves are a huge seller for us online, we sell a huge amount of replacement scarves too, for all of our in store visitors who have left theirs on a plane, train or in a pub along their travels! We stock the traditional Hanly wool tartan scarves, the funkier wool Suantrai Scarf and the very special McKiernan Scarf made on a 19th century Loom in County Limerick , one of only it’s kind, as well as an extensive range of other brands.

Irish Wool Scarf

Irish Wool Scarf

Tweed caps have long been the first pick up for visitors and Irish customers alike in our Dublin Store, they are hard wearing, last for years and they are an absolute classic, all ages buy them, we even do kids tweed caps, men and women alike love them. In a variety of tweeds, plain or patch ranging in size from small to x-large, all that’s needed to size one in the circumference of the head.

Tweed Cap

Tweed Cap

Again tweed ties are a one size fits gift, something that lasts for years , nice and light to pack or ship and have that genuinely bought in Ireland look. We also stock a range of silk ties inspired by the Book of Kells, with beautiful intricate tri-spiral designs or latin script.

Most visitors to Ireland don’t leave without an Irish linen t-towel, now they are mostly linen union made up of 55% linen and 45% cotton, they make an excellent light gift and come in nice double presentation packs, which we will have back in stock in June.

Irish Linen Tea Towel

Irish Linen Tea Towel

 

 

Christmas Market IFSC December 12TH-23RD

13 Wednesday Nov 2013

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xmas 1We are looking forward to taking our products to the 12 days of Christmas this year in the IFSC docklands in Dublin from the 12th-23rd of December. We will be there everyday with a great selection of our wool products, from socks and scarves to hats and sweaters.

There is a great Christmas feel at this market from the mulled wine on tap to the smells of freshly cooked food as well as a host of small independent businesses selling their wears.

It’s also an opportunity for us to connect with the northside of the city, as we have spent the last 18 years on the southside! Come by and say hello and check out our stand on the floating dock area.

Why Aran’s Make the Perfect Christmas Present

08 Friday Nov 2013

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Despite the change in seasons, we sell aran sweaters all year round, however, when winter rolls in, it’s a time when people really seek out comfort and warmth, and the Aran sweater really comes into its own. It makes a fantastic Christmas present, pure new wool, available in a range of colours, stitches and sizes, it’s suitable for all the family, young and old. A unisex sweater, while broad in style, ladies love to wear an oversized aran over leggings, men can wear it as an extra layer, kids can wear it over a turtleneck if sensitive to wool and for the older generation who really feel the cold an aran cardigan is a versatile garment to keep warm inside or even to be worn as an outdoor jacket.

The Aran is a classic, it has yet to date, it comes in and out of fashion, and it’s been on the European catwalks the last few years now!

All pure new wool, the basic aran starts at a very reasonable €49.99 for a machine made aran and can go up to €250 if you want a handknit which can last a lifetime.

Donegal Pens

09 Wednesday Oct 2013

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We have been stocking the Donegal Pens for the last two years now. Remarkably they are made by two school boy brothers, who have a workshop in their back garden in County Donegal.

When brothers Rónán & Conor McGarvey came into the shop to show us their handmade pens, we were blown away that two school boys were producing such a high quality Irish made product, we immediately placed an order and have been selling the pens steadily ever since.

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The Origin Of Linen

12 Monday Aug 2013

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Linen is made using flax fibre and has been spun and woven in ireland for centuries. The industry really took hold in the north of Ireland where ship building and linen making were the two biggest industries there since the 19th century. To this day, all our our linen suppliers are based in the north of Ireland and are reknowned the world over for their quality and durability, ironically considering the history, the British monarchy have always been known to only use Irish linen in their households.

Today the most popular linen products tend to be table cloths, t-towels, handkerchiefs and the magic hanky a delightful gift that can be either a handkerchief or a babies bonnet, just a stitch makes the change, so it can be given as either a Christening gift or as a good luck token for a wedding.

Most Popular take Home Gifts for Visitors

06 Tuesday Aug 2013

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Wild Goose Products

Made in Kinsale Co. Cork, these products are extremely popular, made using bronze they make a seies of celtic, Christian and Gaelic signs and expressions. One of the most popular is the Slainte sign meaning welcome in Irish as well as a number of Celtic crosses. They make beautiful gifts for the home and come in a presentation bag and information leaflet.

Another very popular product are our linen t-towel sets. Made using 55% linen and 45% cotton they come in 2 packs and retailing at €12.99 they are a very affordable and lightweight gift from Ireland. The natural linen colour set in a rustic twine pack are our best selling item in store and online. Not only do they make great gifts they are also extremely well wearing and durable.

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