Hi everyone. I hope I find you all well and looking forward to the festive season with your nearest and dearest. I just want to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year from all of us here at giftsdirect. I also want to thank you all most sincerely for your continued support and loyalty over the past year-it really means a lot.

Time for a little trip around Ireland decked out in all its festive finery! Enjoy!

1. Belfast

First up we're heading up north to the city of Belfast. I think Belfast probably hosts one of the best Christmas markets in the country. This is due to the fact that it is located right bang in the middle of the city center. It also has the magnificent City Hall as its backdrop. This iconic Belfast building which first opened it's doors in 1906 looks amazing at this time of year. Apart from all the great shopping at the market, you can also enjoy foods from around the world, sip a mulled wine or hot cider and take a slide down the vintage helter-skelter!

2. Galway

Time to head west to the vibrant City of Tribes. With it's winding streets festooned with twinkling lights, Galway is brimming with festive cheer. There's nothing like a warming hot port or Irish Coffee in one of the many cozy pubs after a day of Christmas shopping. Galway also boasts its very own atmospheric Christmas market on Eyre Square.

3. Killarney

It wouldn't be Christmas in Ireland without a visit to the Kingdom of Kerry. In Killarney, they kick off the Christmas season in style with their Big Magical Christmas Parade. Of course Santa Claus is the guest of honor! Mini-parades continue each week throughout December to keep that festive spirit going. 

4. Waterford

Heading cross country to the south east now. Waterford boasts Ireland's largest Christmas festival. Winterval runs for the month leading up to Christmas. The wealth of festive fun on offer includes the Santa Experience, the Winterval Express Train, the Horse Drawn Sleigh and Winterval on Ice. 

5. Dublin

So we simply have to end our Christmas In Ireland trip in the capital. Of course I am biased as it's my hometown and The Irish Store headquarters are just up the street from the iconic GPO (pictured) But really, for me there's nothing quite like the festive atmosphere in Dublin. I just love the hustle and bustle of Grafton Street and Henry Street thronged with shoppers. Other highlights include Carols by Candlelight at Christchurch and the Moving Crib which takes me back to my childhood. 

Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year, 

Lulu and all the giftsdirect team. 

Hi Everyone. It's time to make those lists, check them twice and let us take care of the rest! Christmas is a time for giving and here at giftsdirect we're all about the joy of giving gifts. And what could be more perfect than an Irish hamper to send to friends and loved ones at home and abroad. December delivery slots are now available so get ahead and book yours today. The earlier the merrier! 

Sunday 27th March is Mother's Day. Time to thank Mum in a very special way for everything she does! 

As Valentines Day approaches, we thought we'd take a look at the origins and customs associated with the most romantic day of the year.

Father's Day is Sunday 21st June! Find the perfect gift for dad in our best ever Father's Day gift collection.

Discover our best ever collection of Father's Day Gifts. From Irish gourmet treat boxes to premium whiskey gifts and personalised fine wines, we have the perfect parcel to surprise and delight this Father's Day.

Our Top 5 Father's Day Gifts 

1. Super Dad Father's Day Gift Box

The perfect gift for Super Dads everywhere! This Father's Day, treat your number one dad to the perfect gift box to show your love for all he does. There's a bottle a our finest red, a Super Dad chocolate bar and some Keoghs crisps. All presented in a crafted gift box.

2. Best Dad Ever Personalised Wine Duo

The Best Dad Ever deserves a gift that's extra thoughtful. Spoil your number one dad this Father's Day with a bottle of our finest French red and white and customized them with our specially designed Father's Day label with room for your own message to your best dad ever! Presented in a crafted gift box.

3. Jameson Whiskey & Whiskey Chocolates

Whiskey-loving Dad? Here we have taken Ireland's iconic Jameson whiskey and coupled it with mouth-watering Irish whiskey milk and dark truffles by Butlers, Ireland's master chocolatiers. Beautifully presented in a leatherette gift box. 

4. Pamper Treat Box for Him

Time for him to kick back and relax with this wonderful gift box of pamper treats. First, there's a trio of irresistible products from The Handmade Soap Company featuring the soothing blend of bergamot and eucalyptus to keep skin hydrated and soft. At The Handmade Soap Company they only use the finest natural ingredients. All their products are vegan and cruelty-free with 100% recyclable packaging. We've also added some yummy chocs by Lily O'Briens and a pair of stylish black cashmere blend socks.

5. Happy Fathers Day Personalised Wine Pair

Send dad a gift to remember with a personal touch. Our specially designed label wishes him the happiest of Father's Days complete with your own heartfelt message to create a lasting keepsake when all the fine French wine is gone!

Don't forget Father's Day is Sunday 21st June. Shop our full collection right here. 

Happy Shopping 

The giftsdirect team. 

Dear Readers & Valued Customers,

I do hope you are all keeping safe and well during these challenging times.

I know, like me, you are all thinking about the vulnerable as well as your family, colleagues and friends during these worrying times and doing what you can to help those who need it most.

I am also concerned for you, our customers and our wider Gifts Direct community. I hope you are all keeping well and that you stay safe over the coming weeks until this turbulent time passes.

We are adjusting to this new world, and we are doing what we can to keep the Gifts Direct family safe, with all our office team working successfully remotely. I wanted to reassure you that we are here, as always, for all of our customers, to answer your emails or phone calls with any questions you may have.

Our warehouse team, are working shifts, keeping their social distance and following all other world health organisation recommendations.

We will do our utmost to keep our website trading and warehouse in operation. We are operating safely, ensuring contactless delivery with all of our delivery partners, wherever possible, and hopefully we can continue to help keep you, our customers, connected to those closest to you at this difficult time.

As always, our main aim at Gifts Direct is to provide you, our valued customer, with first-class customer experience. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make every endeavour to continue our level of service while prioritising the health and safety of the Gifts Direct team.

As always, thank you for being such loyal customers and supporting our business, we really do appreciate it. Please look after yourself and your family.

Thank you,

Lulu, Founder of Gifts Direct 

April 21st is Easter Sunday. Discover our Top 5 Easter Gifts

Hi everyone. It's getting very close to that time of year when we show our Mums how much we care by showering them with gifts and spoiling them rotten for the day! 

Mothers Day in Ireland and the UK falls on Sunday 22 March. Many of us will choose to spoil mum with a beautiful bouquet of flowers so we thought we'd take a look at some of our most popular blooms and their meanings. But first let's take a look at how this occasion came into being.  

Hello all you lovebirds! February 14th is just around the corner so it's time to choose the perfect gift for that very special someone. Show your love with one of our great range of Valentines Gifts. 

Send your heartfelt affections with one of our stunning flower gifts. Raise a toast to your sweetheart with champagne or create the a lasting keepsake of your love with one of our personalized wine gifts. 

Be it your wife, husband, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend or potential new love we have something to suits all tastes in our specially selected valentines gift for him and valentines gift for her