Irish Gifts and Crafts

Beautiful items to remind you of the Emerald Isle

See the Celtic Gifts and Crafts page for more items.

We have a lot of Celtic jewelry on other pages of this site. Shamrocks, crosses, Celtic knots, penannulars, barrettes, bracelets, buckles, etc. at all prices.

Ordering information

Decorative Posters of Ireland

Two beautiful, colorful posters, the nicest we've ever seen. These will be a real centerpiece in your Irish-decorated family room or bar. 33" x 21", printed on heavy-duty paper; ship nicely in a cardboard tube.
IG2A. Ancient Ireland. A collage of ancient Celtic jewelry including the Tara brooch and Gleninsheen gold collar, scenes of Newgrange, the Portal Tomb and Drombeg Stone Circle, pages from the Book of Kells, large standing stone crosses, the Shrine of St. Patrick's Bell, the Ardagh Chalice and more. $12
IG2B. Traditional Irish music. A collage of traditional musical instruments of Ireland, plus musicians, dancers, bits of old music etc., very well done. Deep emerald green colors (the photo didn't bring this color out right). $12

Mini Harps for Toys or Decorations

IG3A. The Lily model table harp.  Made out of matte-finish rosewood, 14 1/2" tall, 8 strings, comes with a tuning key. These have a beautiful Celtic interlace carving on both sides of the soundbox. This makes a nice child's gift, or a fine centerpiece for your St. Patrick's Day party buffet. $42 (Maker's list price $50)

Measurements: 15" tall, 7 3/4" deep, base 5 3/8" wide x 2 3/4" deep.

IG3B. Baby Celtic harp to grace your table or mantlepiece, or child's toy (we gave one to our baby granddaughter!). There are even musicians who are playing medieval music on this harp, although it is too small to be considered a really playable harp. This beautiful little harp is 20" tall, 12" deep, base 6 1/2" wide by 3 3/4" deep, made of rosewood and mahogany, with carving along both sides of the soundbox. Weighs about 3 1/2 lb. Musicians: it has 12 strings (they actually play); the bottom note is F above middle C. (No sharping levers.) Comes with tuning key. $99 (Maker's list price $120)

IG3C. Rosewood display table. The round top has a diameter of 15", and the three-legged table is 16" high overall.   We show the Lilly harp on this table, although you could display anything else on it. Was $45, now  $30. We are discontinuing this item and have only one left.

For larger harps to play, click on harps page.

Mini Toy Bodhrans

WB4A. Mini bodhran in Celtic cross design, 8" diameter.This is a pretty little bodhran, ideal to hang on your wall as a musical decoration, or as a toy for a small child. Tacked, nicely made, with knob beater. Packaged. $25

WB4B.Mini bodhran in Celtic shamrock design, 8" diameter.This is a pretty little bodhran, ideal to hang on your wall as a musical decoration, or as a toy for a small child. Tacked, nicely made, with knob beater. Packaged. $25

At left, mini bodhran shown in packaging.

Irish Welcome Plaques

IG5A. This solid brass plaque, decorated with traditional ancient Celtic braid, spirals and other art elements, says Cead mile failte in Irish Gaelic, which translates to One hundred thousand welcomes. This is surely an indication of the Irish hospitality to be found in the house where this plaque is displayed, whether on a door, fireplace or wall.  Made in Ireland, 6 3/4" x 2 1/3".$15

IG5B. Long brass door plaque: Says Cead mile failte, like the one above, but the overall design is simpler and the letters are larger, making this one easier to read. Made in Ireland. Available in two sizes; please state size when ordering.

Medium, 9 1/4" long x 1 1/2" wide. $18
Small, 7 1/4" long x 1 3/16 wide. $10
 

Irish Harp Brass Doorknocker

IG6A. The solid brass harp door-knocker at left is made in Ireland; this is a wonderful way to greet your visitors! (They know that there will be a warm Celtic welcome inside.) In Ireland, the harp is considered the most Irish of all symbols. Each comes with a round brass knob that goes under the bottom part of the doorknocker to produce the knocking sound, plus screws. 5 1/2" overall and weighs 1 1/2 lb.  $67


 

IG6C. Decorative Interior Doorknocker Studs. These are round brass covers designed to conceal the doorknocker fixing nuts on the back side of the door (for the doorknockers above). They have four raised Celtic knots on them, and look really nice! Diameter 1 1/4", depth 1/2". Set of two (the doorknockers have two long screws). $12.

Brass Claddagh Letter Rack

IG7A. Also could be used for holding table napkins. This is a 3-D item: there is a large cutout claddagh at the back, and two smaller cutout ones in front, with about an inch of space between the front and back for letters or whatever. We show it in its attractive package with scenes of Ireland on it. Made in Ireland. 5" wide x 4 1/4" high. This item matches the keyring rack below. $21

Brass Claddagh Key Rack

IG7B. This rack hangs on the wall, and has six hooks for hanging keys. We show it in its attractive package with scenes of Ireland on it. Made in Ireland. The design matches that of the letter rack above. 6 1/4" wide, 3 3/4" high. $19 Out of stock.

Brass Claddagh Corkscrew

IG7C.This is a good, solid brass corkscrew with a nice claddagh handle. We show it in its attractive package with scenes of Ireland on it. Made in Ireland. 6" long overall. $17

Claddagh Horse Brass or Paperweight

IG7D.This is a nice brass item to hang on the wall, use as a paperweight or even hang on a horse for show. 3 5/8" high. Comes nicely packaged on a card with scenes of Ireland  and the information that a horse brass has been considered a lucky charm since early Christian times. Made in Ireland. $10

Harp Horse Brass or Paperweight

IG7E.This is a nice item to hang on the wall, use as a paperweight or even hang on a horse for show. 3 1/2" high. Comes nicely packaged on a card with scenes of Ireland  and the information that a horse brass has been considered a lucky charm since early Christian times. Made in Ireland. $10

Brass Claddagh Letter Opener

IG7F. Called a "Paper knife" in Ireland, this is a nice, heavy item. Anyone who sees your desk will know that someone Irish  works there! Made in Ireland, 9" long. $22

Shamrock Bookmark

IG8. Shamrock bookmark: Brass, 3" long. This makes a nice small gift, especially for book lovers. $3 each.

Shamrock Tie

IG9. The lined polyester tie at left is brown, sprinkled with woven green shamrocks and stripes. $14. To see a larger image, click on the tie.

Irish Parking Sign

IG10. Parking sign is made of painted aluminum with red and green lettering. 12" h x 9" w. A great gag gift - and also good for claiming your personal parking spot! $8 each.

Irish Flags

IG12A. Polyester Tricolor flag (Republic of Ireland): Green, white, orange. 3' x 5', screened design, with tape and grommets along one side. $15

IG12B. Polyester Tricolor flag (Republic of Ireland): Green, white, orange. 2' x 3', screened design, with tape and grommets along one side. $10

IG12C. Flag for waving: Green, white, orange. 6" x 9" on a stick. Fabric. $2 We have just a few of these left.

IG13A. Ulster flag (N. Ireland). Also called "The Red Hand." This is a white flag with a wide red cross that goes from top to bottom and from side to side; there is a large gold crown and a large white star with a red hand inside on this cross. 3' x 5', screened design, with tape and grommets along one side. $15

IG13B. Ulster flag (N. Ireland). Also called "The Red Hand." This is a white flag with a wide red cross that goes from top to bottom and from side to side; there is a large gold crown and a large white star with a red hand inside on this cross. 2' x 3', screened design, with tape and grommets along one side. $10

Irish Hand Puppets

These charming hand puppets are designed and lovingly made by hand by Toni Hall. The puppets are made of felt, with various trims. They may vary slightly from the ones shown, as these are one-of-a-kind creations. Overall height is about 10", depending on whether there is a hat, hair style, etc.

IG14A. Irish boy $8
IG14B. Irish girl (we show two variations of her). $8

Irish Book of Stencils

IG15. Irish Laser-Cut Plastic Stencils by Charlene Tarbox. Twelve traditional designs: two different borders of shamrocks, leprechaun, pot of gold, harp, Celtic cross, dancing girl, boy piper, bishop, claddagh, "Erin Go Bragh," and "Happy St. Patrick's Day." These are ideal for walls, floors, furniture, fabrics and other flat surfaces. Three plastic sheets in 8 1/4" x 11" folder. $8

Irish Songs and Dances

IG16A. My First Book of Irish Songs and Celtic Dances: 21 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements by Bergerac, with illustrations by Marty Noble. An attractive book, 8 1/2 x 11" format.  Lyrics are included for most pieces. Danny Boy, My Wild Irish Rose, Sweet Rosie O'Grady, The Irish Washerwoman, Who Threw the Overalls in Mistress Murphy's Chowder? Native Swords, Too-ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral, Come Back to Erin, The Pipers of Feagh MacHugh, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, The Wearing of the Green, The Kerry Dance, Molly Malone, Celtic Drums and Pipes, Maid Colleen, The Rose of Tralee, The Mulligan Band, The Minstrel Boy, Rulla Rulla, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Drill Ye Tarriers Drill! Pub. Dover.  Only $5

Irish Dancer and Irish Girl and Boy Paper Dolls

IG16B. Irish Dancer Paper Doll by Tom Tierney. Deirdre is an engaging freckle-faced little Irish miss sure to charm you with her poise and the authentic wardrobe she wears for Irish step dancing. One of the best students in the class, this perky redhead is seen in traditional step dance poses. Her colorful outfits include eight appealing costumes, some decorated with applique work in the form of the traditional Celtic designs. One doll, 8 full-color costumes printed on lightweight stock. 9 1/4 x 12 1/4. Only $4

IG16C. Irish Girl and Boy Paper Dolls by Kathy Allert. Danny and Caitlin have authentic wardrobes including the attire of an Irish regimental bagpiper, a St. Patrick's Day Parade majorette, a Celtic princess and Irish monk, a Celtic warrior, a professional foot soldier in Gaelic Ireland, a medieval entertainer, a Connemara woman with a basket, and more, 32 colorful costumes in all, reflecting Ireland's culture and history. $4

Dance Costume Iron-On Transfer Patterns

IG16D. Celtic Dance Costumes Iron-On Transfer Patterns by Courtney Davis. Wreaths, borders, corners, centerpieces and frames for embroidery, applique or fabric painting. Over 90 transfers of intricate interlacing designs shaped to fit on bodice, jacket, vest fronts or backs, lapels, cuffs and skirts. Can be used on T-shirts or other garments as well as dance costumes. $5

Celtic Design Books

We keep a large selection of  Celtic design books, largely by Dover Publications. These include Celtic knot designs, animals, borders etc. Also there are books of iron-on designs, stencils, cross-stitch, and alphabets and more.

Books of Irish Interest

We have a few miscellaneous books as listed below:

The High Crosses of Ireland by J. Romilly Allen. An informative book about the meaning of the carvings on the large stone crosses, and the crosses of the early manuscripts. Facsimile reprint material first published in 1887 as part of Early Christian Symbolism in Great Britain and Ireland Before the Thirteenth Century. Many blk/wt drawings. Pub. Llanerch 1992. 244pp. Sale! Was $15.00, now $12.

Irish Songs and Ballads

IG17. The Very Best of Irish Songs and Ballads, Vol I. Words, melody line of notes, and guitar chords. Old tinted photos of Irish people and scenes throughout. 50 songs. Includes: The Rose of Tralee, The Mountains of Mourne, I Know my Love, The Last Rose of Summer, The Shores of Amerikay, My Cavan Girl. $9 each. We have one of these left. 

Irish Wedding Songbook

IG18. The Wedding Songbook. Four popular pieces for Irish weddings: The Irish Wedding Song, Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod), Ave Maria (Schubert), and Panis Angelicus. Music and lyrics. $8

Shamrock Lapel Pin

LP20: Enamelled cutout shamrock lapel pin.  Size: 9/16" across. $4

Other enamelled lapel pins: these are small, 1/2" to 1", more or less, depending on shape, with spring clip piece on back, deep colors. Irish flags, Irish dancing girl, Irish harp, Celtic cross, others. $4 each.

Shamrock Cross-Stitch Kit

IG20. Counted shamrock cross-stitch kit: contains everything necessary to make a very nice greeting card gift, or you could frame it as a miniature. Cream linen-look card with circular cutout for your cross-stitch piece, fabric square, embroidery thread, full instructions including chart, and envelope for mailing. Card window is 2 3/4" across; overall card size is 4 1/2" x 3 5/8". $6. We have a couple of these left.

Shamrock Pin

IJ84. The enamelled shamrock pin at left is deep emerald green with gold-colored edging. Size: 2" overall. $11

Sale! Irish Harp Tie

IJ85. Lined polyester tie, made in Ireland, with an embroidered harp. Navy blue. Max width: Just under 3". Note: these ties are shorter than the standard men's tie in the U.S. $10. Selling off at $7.

Beginner's Irish Book

Irish is Fun-Tastic! by Dr. Sean O Riain. A cartoon phrasebook, following the beginners' Irish is Fun! book. Small wide format, 110pp, pub. Y Lolfa. $10 We have one copy left.

Song and Story Cassette

IG21. Cassette. Pull Up to the Fire: Song and Story from the Irish Hearth. John Gleeson and Geraint Wilkes with Bridget's Fire and Sheila Larken (keyboard and vocals) Maria Terres (fiddle), and Geraldine Elliott (keyboards and harp). Kerry Dances, Hares, I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen, The Cliffs of Moher, Carrickfergus, Star of the County Down, Galway Bay, Rose of Tralee, Brian O'Brien, The Sally Gardens, Macushla, Garden Where the Praties Grow.   We have one of these left and are selling it off at only $7.

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