Make it a local Christmas – Support our community – Gift giving just got better
🎄 Sunn Lego
Liam Whelan sells Lego minifigures from Star Wars, Super Heroes, Harry Potter, Marvel, Ninjago, and many many more. He’s on Adverts, Donedeal and Facebook Marketplace. Also sells vintage Lego minifigures and rare finds. Can deliver locally and local collections. Get in touch via Messenger. Perfect Christmas stocking fillers for any age!
🎄 Rewild Hair Studio
Kathriona Boylan. Beautiful hair care products for Christmas gifts include Eleven Australia (haircare) Oway (Organic Way) (haircare) K18 (haircare) Olaplex (haircare) & Sheila Stotts (luxury brushes). @rewild.hair.kathriona can be found on Instagram and on www.rewild.ie and can be delivered locally.
🎄 Helen Mathews Art
Dublin Seascape Art. From stocking fillers, framed prints, greeting cards to large original paintings. Helen is well-known for her signature Poolbeg and Dublin Bay paintings and cards. Great gifts for everyone at home and abroad. Check out the full list on Helen’s website on www.HelenMathewsArt.ie and Instagram/Facebook. Stockists include Books on the Green in Sandymount, Mellon’s Shop and Deli in South Lotts, and Weirs of Baggot Street.
🎄 Mellon’s in South Lotts
Mellon’s in South Lotts is an independent family owned and run supermarket who are celebrating 125 years of the shop & 25 years since the opening of their deli and they have commissioned Helen Mathews to design a Christmas card while teaming up with Our Lady’s Hospice to donate part of the sales proceeds to the charity so please support if you can. Mellon’s also have their own Christmas card for sale so do look for that in store when you pop in. And for this festive season, they will have a number of 25% off vouchers which will be put through letterboxes in the area to thank all their local customers for their loyalty over the years. Fair play Noirin & Colm and team!
🎄 Nina’s Crafty Pants
Looking for that personal touch this Christmas? Local entrepreneur Nina Byrne makes fun printed t-shirts, tumblers, mugs, keyrings, stickers, tote bags and so much more! Can be collected and delivered to local areas. Follow her Facebook, Instagram and Etsy shop for super ideas for the festive season and there’s plenty to choose from for a unique gift.
🎄 Carla Daly Prints
www.giftsforbaby.ie Carla offers a range of personalised Christening gifts and baby gifts, ready to hang canvases/framed pictures perfect for new baby celebrations! Each print is uniquely crafted by artist Carla Daly to commemorate these special moments and provide a lasting keepsake for families to cherish. Each present is meaningful and unforgettable for the recipient.
🎄 Paula’s Vintage Plates
Paula Moen is the queen of upcycles. She refurbishes vintage plates as wall decor using themes such as humour, quotes, birthdays etc and can also be personalised to suit. Paula offers delivery to Ringsend, Irishtown, Sandymount, Eastwall, Pearse St and collection from Ringsend is an option. Her website is www.paulasvintageplates and follow her on Instagram @paulasvintageplates.
🎄 Handmade by Sandie
The most beautiful hand-made crochet clothes for babies and children, including cool blankets and snazzy coatigans. Sandra Robinson uses her skills and talents to produce these amazing pieces. She can deliver locally and can also do collections if needed so have a browse on her Instagram @handmade_by_Sandie
🎄 For the poetry and short story buffs
The Ringsend and Irishtown Historical Society have produced and launched a new book called Ringsends Day, Our Stories in Bloom, which has all the writings, poems and stories from our very own, combined from the first Bloomsday in 2022 until now . Books are €10 and can be purchased from Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre. A lovely gift for yourself to curl up with in the winter evenings or just to share with family and friends. These are going to fly out so get your copy ASAP.
🎄 Ellelux Decor
Megan Dunphy. Christmas is not complete without candles that not only look amazing but smell amazing. (I love mine) Take your pick from luxurious wax melts, Christmas gift sets, stocking fillers, teachers gift sets, wax burners and many more. These are soy based, cruelty free and made with love. Megan’s attention to detail is flawless and the design of each item is immaculate. Find Megan on Instagram @elleluxdecor, send a direct message and get your order in time for Christmas. Local delivery and collections available on request.
🎄 Books on the Green
This beautiful bookshop in Seafort Avenue in Sandymount really is a gem. From unique, handcrafted gifts by local artists and a personalised service with a smile. This independent book and gift shop features an Aladdin’s Cave toy area, bespoke cards and the coolest stationery/diaries not to mention the relaxing atmosphere when you step inside. With colourful children’s books and the latest bestsellers among countless genres, you’re bound to find something you love or for someone you love. Pop in early and get a start on all things festive while ticking off that list.. Find Books on the Green on Facebook. Open Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm and Sundays 12-5pm. Call 012837909 for further info.
🎄 Chemists and pharmacies
Local chemists and pharmacies in the area and the wider community are also bursting with Christmas treasures to make Christmas shopping so much easier and most have special deals and hot buys, so don’t miss out on the holiday sales that they have. It can also take the hassle out of commuting into town away, by shopping on your doorstep and with a full range of gifts to suit every member of the family, friends and loved ones, it’s so easy to find the perfect present and even more savings with a loyalty card.
🎄 Star School Supplies
This very popular spot has a whole range of all things arts and crafts to get in the festive mood. Located on Beach Road in Sandymount, they offer games, toys, Lego sets, gifts, jigsaws, squishmallows and the infamous Elf on the Shelf among other varieties of toys and educational material to suit all ages. Also have a lovely section of diaries and journals for the upcoming new year which makes a lovely stocking filler or a present to yourself. They even have face paints to buy for the upcoming Christmas parties and are always having reductions on their stock so make sure to check them out on Facebook and Instagram and on www.starschool.ie Open from Mon-Fri 9.30am -5pm. Contact 01660515
🎄 Charity shops
Your local charity shop can also be a fantastic and unique option, offering both an eco-friendly and budget conscious alternative to the big retail shops. They often have vintage, quirky and rare items that you won’t find anywhere else, like retro decor, antique jewellery, old vinyl records or old classic books. The charity shops are full of hidden gems, all pre-loved and ready for a new home. And with your money going to support good causes, you save money and give back at the same time. There are three charity shops in Ringsend. Vision Ireland, Vision Ireland Furniture Shop and Oxfam Ringsend so if an ethical way to shop and a passion for sustainability and supporting charitable causes is on your Christmas list this year, these shops are well worth a visit coming into the Christmas season.
Keep the festive spirit close to home and please support all our local businesses.
Also some free events down below for the diary are coming up in December so all are welcome to attend.
