Thread: This Christmas give locally made gifts. This curated list reflects important Irish artists & craftspeople, whose works are unique, to celebrate the holiday season.

In buying from these talented people you are helping keep Irish art & crafts alive. Give some magic! ImageImageImageImage
We Make Good is Ireland’s new ethical design brand. Craftspeople from disadvantaged & minority backgrounds come together to create beautiful objects that look great & support traditional Irish crafts from tinsmithing to cabinetry. Visit wemakegood.ie ImageImageImageImage
I love stained glass & Dubliner Alison Byrne of the Wildbird Studio has some stunning objects that make great presents. She draws on light, shadow, colour, form & function. Alison is a master craftswoman. Check out wildbirdstudio.ie - you’ll be glad you did! ImageImageImage
My original drawings are about joy, hope & love & celebrates the natural & subconscious worlds.

They’re characterised by memorable images & bold colours & are a special way to give joy this Christmas

Visit: etsy.com/ie/shop/robboh… ImageImage
Sue makes swanky jewellery & combines her own work with selected vintage pieces. She is based in Cork & when not creating signature pieces runs an animal sanctuary. Visit her inspiring Etsy shop:
etsy.com/uk/shop/Swanky… ImageImage
Stephen Nolan is another friend & painter. He’s based in Wexford & is probably Ireland’s most important painter of landscapes. He combines a keen eye with a documentary style & dry sense of humour. No one else captures the zeitgeist like him. Visit: stephen-nolan.com Image
Frances McGonigle creates stunning jewellery in the Ox Mountains of Mayo. Her work is contemporary & exciting. An ideal gift for those who love striking pieces! I think her earrings are amazing! Visit: rothlu.ie Image
Vincent Keeling is a good friend of mine & a superb realist painter from Dublin.

Bruce Springsteen, The Boss, Canvas Print with Floating frame
Limited edition print from an oil painting by Vincent Keeling. Visit: vincentkeeling.com/collections/br… Image
Kate Knowles creates atmospheric images that are imbued with the sense of the Irish landscape. Kate is based in Laois & paints in oils as well as producing prints & working to commissions. There’s a limited time offer on this print: €54 Buy here: kateknowlesartist.com Image
Carve On designs & makes stylish leather goods in their Kildare workshop. They use the finest Italian leather & traditional Irish skills to create utterly desirable bags & goods. Visit: carveon.com ImageImage
Éilis Murphy of Folded Leaf creates stunning hand bound volumes that make magical presents both to read & look at. They are utterly desirable.

Visit her website to see more details & her beautiful work: foldedleaf.ie ImageImageImageImage
Alan Ardiff makes clever & inspiring jewellery. Made from gold & silver, the works include elements that move in a fascinating way in key pieces. The perfect present for someone who is serious about what they wear! Kinetic Jewellery is available at alanardiff.com ImageImageImageImage
Maia Mellier has designed this unique oracle game which comprises a set of cards that is also a tool for self-reflection & lateral thinking. Visit her site to learn more: moonbase.earth/products/the-d…
.@MaiaMellier Image
Jon Dunn’s Orchid Summer is this year’s most enjoyable nature book. It’s beautifully written, widely available &, with working from home likely to inspire its use until next summer; a great guide to learning about British & Irish orchids. Visit: jondunn.com ImageImage
Tea & Whiskers goal is to brighten everyone’s day & with the artist’s range of cute colourful earrings you can see she brings happiness to earlobes everywhere! Visit Bríd’s Etsy shop: etsy.com/ie/shop/TeaAnd… ImageImageImage
I really recommend Aidan White’s Living Earth Photography. He is based in Wicklow town & takes superb photographic images of Ireland, from dramatic coastlines to stunning lakes & mountains, that can be purchased on his site: livingearthphotography.ie/shop/ .@LivEarthPhoto Image
Helen is a lovely Northern Irish potter who makes handsome delph that can be purchased on her website. Her teapot is my favourite creation & pours perfectly! With the Irish love of tea it’s important that your favourite beverage is served up impressively: helenfaulknerceramics.com Image
Petal to Petal is Lily’s brand for her exquisite prints, inspired by the stunning landscape & flora of West Cork. Her prints have a muted elegance that are calm & restful. I love her choice of colour & great taste. Buy here: petaltopetal.com/shop Image
Here’s a great idea! A Secret Santa service & unusual products from our cousins in West Wales. They focus on delightful inexpensive gifts. Visit their shop to see unusual items: beeedigital.com/secretsanta/ .@avalanche_andy ImageImageImage
Tara Prendergast runs The Biscuit Marketplace. It’s a great place to find handcrafted & unique presents for everyone & also highlights the work of Irish artists & craftspeople. Visit: thebiscuitmarketplace.com/category/gifts… ImageImageImageImage
Bertille creates beautiful interior images full of detail. The intricacy of her details is heart warming. She lives in Westmeath & creates jewellery, prints & paintings in mixed media. Check out her Etsy shop to see her Hiberno-French inspired work: etsy.com/ie/shop/Darlin… Image
From westqueerart.com there are some great value earrings, stickers & prints. The designs are modern, unique & eye catching. Sharon Nolan is based in Galway & has an idiosyncratic eye for unique jewellery. ImageImageImage
Ciaran McCoy, known to the art world as Pigsy, has some great branded items in his online store. Visit ciaranmccoy.com/pigsy-merchand…… Pigsy’s work has an intense charisma & he’s a great guy! ImageImageImage
I think it’s important to support Irish independent bookshops & local businesses. My cousin Gwen owns the Company of Books in Ranelagh. She has a carefully curated range of titles that she delivers locally or ships by post. Visit thecompanyofbooks.ecwid.com ImageImage
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If you’re an Irish creator & want to be included message me. #ShopLocalIreland #IrishArtist #IrishGiftIdeas #GuaranteedIrishGifts #ArtistsOnTwitter #IrishCrafts #MadeInIreland #SupportTheArts ImageImageImageImage

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