| My top Irish themed gifts Regardless of the | | | | perfect Irish gift. |
| occasion, it can be difficult sometimes to find the | | | | Waterford Crystal |
| perfect gift. You want your gift to be something | | | | What once began as a small glass factory in |
| that is not only meaningful and appreciated, but that | | | | Waterford, Ireland over four centuries ago, |
| the recipient will enjoy and be able to use or display | | | | Waterford Crystal consists of some of the most |
| with pride. | | | | beautiful decorative items and crystal in the world. |
| If you're searching for the perfect Irish gift for any | | | | Waterford Crystal even creates the famous Times |
| occasion, you have a wide selection to choose from. | | | | Square ball for the world famous New Years |
| Whether your recipient is proud of his or her Irish | | | | celebration broadcast there each year. Beautiful Irish |
| roots or just enjoys anything with an Irish theme, | | | | gift ideas include frames, wine glasses, candelabras, |
| the following are some of the best Irish gifts: | | | | and vases, just to name a few. |
| Celtic Jewelry | | | | Belleek China |
| Any woman in your life will appreciate nice jewelry, | | | | Belleek China has had a reputation for exquisite Irish |
| whether it's a wife, sister, best friend, or | | | | craftsmanship since it began 150 years ago, when |
| grandmother. Irish jewelry is particularly meaningful, | | | | the founder declared that any piece with the slightest |
| as it is rich with symbolism and meaning that will | | | | flaw should be destroyed. Because they are all hand |
| definitely be enjoyed by any woman, Irish or not. | | | | made and hand painted, no two pieces are ever the |
| There are all types of Celtic jewelry. The Claddagh | | | | same. This makes a piece of Belleek China a truly |
| symbol is a pair of hands that hold a perfectly | | | | unique Irish gift, whether it is for a collector, |
| formed heart. A crown sits on top of the heart. The | | | | someone with Irish heritage, or anyone who |
| heart symbolizes love, the hands mean friendship, and | | | | appreciates beautiful pottery and design. |
| the crown is for loyalty. The symbolism is a perfect | | | | Guinness merchandise |
| romantic touch for any couple and can be used as a | | | | Anyone familiar with this famous Irish stout will |
| Celtic engagement ring and a Celtic wedding ring. | | | | appreciate Guinness merchandise. Guinness beer was |
| Trinity knots are another symbol of love and eternity | | | | first created in a brewery in Ireland nearly 250 years |
| for the Irish, and also have religious symbolism as | | | | ago. Since then, brew enthusiasts all over the world |
| well, with three points representing the Trinity. | | | | have grown to love it, creating quite a loyal following. |
| Celtic crosses date back to 5th century BC and are a | | | | Guinness merchandise makes a truly Irish gift, |
| beautiful addition to any jewelry collection, whether | | | | whether it's a set of pub glasses or a simple hat. |
| they are Celtic cross necklaces or earrings. | | | | When looking for an Irish gift, you don't need to look |
| Regardless of the Celtic symbol you like, Celtic | | | | far. There are a number of beautiful Irish gifts, from |
| jewelry can be in the form of earrings, pendants, | | | | Celtic jewelry to crystal to china to Guinness |
| rings, and more, making something for everyone. The | | | | merchandise that anyone with Irish heritage or a love |
| occasions that Celtic jewelry is appropriate for are | | | | for the country is sure to appreciate. These are just |
| many, including anniversaries, weddings, birthdays, | | | | a few of some of the best Irish themed gifts you |
| mother's day, or any time you want to give a | | | | can give. |
