Speaking Irish and supporting the Gaeltacht isn't just for Christmas but here are some of our favourite bronntanais being made in the Gaeltacht or in Irish this year.
Well known for its local fare from coffee to seafood, West Kerry's latest foodie chapter is Éalú, a Dingle-based company focusing on luxury handmade chocolates. These aesthetically pleasing chocolates have taken inspiration from other local foodie start ups such as Bean in Dingle and Sea Salt Caramel.
Nár dheas bosca acu seo a bhronnadh ar do chara! Úsáideann an comhlacht an manna 'an rud is annamh is iontach' agus ní féidir mórán eile a rá faoin tseacláid seo, tá draíocht an cheantair fite fuaite sa táirge.
Described as a 'one-woman Belfast based business aims to spread joy and the Irish language through a simple piece of paper', we love this hobby turned full time gig. From diaries to affirmation cards, they have all you need for a positive, productive new year.
Is breá linn dearadh agus dearfacht na dtáirgí atá ar fáil ón ngnó seo atá bunaithe i mBéal Feirste, tá misneach tógálach le brath ó gach píosa!
Solas Geimhridh le Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha- Collection of Poetry
A collection of poetry is not something we often pick up for ourselves but this collection from emerging poet Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha is a beautiful little hardback that packs a punch in its honesty. Delving deep into issues such as identity, the physicality of the human body, and the way in which art can both empower and bind, it is a great gift.
Molann muid go hard an chéad chnuasach ón bhfile cumhachtach seo, téann na dánta i bhfeidhm ar an léitheoir agus fanann siad leo, sin comhartha maith inár dtuairim.
Limerick-based business De Búrca Design excels in comfy, cosy, contemporary apparel with an emphasis on self care and Gaeilge. We are here for it. Is breá linn na héadaí seo a fheiceáil ar shráideanna na tíre agus níos faide i gcéin, treise leat Orlaith De Búrca!
Founder Noel Lee was born and raised in Lettermullen, a beautiful windswept Island off the West Coast of Ireland. For generations, the Lee family have been hand harvesting Kelp and Seaweed off the Connemara Coast making both beauty and food products from the sea surrounding them.
Tá cáil ar Chonamara as fiántas na farraige agus tá Noel Lee agus na glúinte a chuaigh roimhe ag úsáid chumhacht na farraige sin le táirge áilleacht agus bia a chruthú.
