While many mothers will insist that your presence is gift enough, Mother's Day is the perfect time to show your mum - or those special maternal figures in your life - how much you value them.
Whether you treat them to a night on the town, or pick up a few sweet treats to share over a cuppa, March 10 is a great day to pamper the mammy in your life.
To lend you a helping hand ahead of the big day, we've found some great homegrown gift ideas ranging from Kerry-made scarves to Kildare-based glamour.
1. Book Resort
Avid reader and self-confessed chocoholic Aisling Finn came up with the idea of a sweet subscription service from her home in Co. Waterford. Whether you're looking for a one-off gift, or a monthly subscription, the Book Resort will deliver a brilliant new book, a large bar of chocolate and a small artisan product from a small Irish business. The Mother's Day Gift Box begins at €36.
2. Spa Day
Many Irish mothers spend their days running around looking after spouses, children, in-laws, friends and neighbours. You can treat your mam to a well deserved day of pampering at any of Ireland's stunning spas, but if you're looking for something extra special, the Spa at Ashford Castle was named Ireland's Best Hotel Spa in 2023 at the annual World Spa Awards.
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Two iconic houses of great taste will create the perfect blend this March when The K Club hosts a very special Laurent Perrier Champagne Dinner in the Barton Restaurant. Back by popular demand following last year's sell out evening, the bubbly night will take place on Friday, 15 March, pairing a sumptuous six-course menu with some of the historic champagne house’s finest vintages. Limited tickets are available on the website for €175 per person.
With a line-up of comedic heavy-weights and rising stars - including Jason Byrne, Deirdre O'Kane, David McSavage, Emma Doran, Tony Cantwell, and Shane Daniel Byrne - the inaugural Drogheda Comedy Festival is sure to deliver a few laughs for you and your mam. Running from 8-10 March, tickets are on sale now at droghedacomedyfestival.ie.
If your mam is a home bird with a penchant for décor, she may enjoy something pretty and decorative to add to her collection. The team at the Irish Design Shop travel the length and breadth of the country to source unique, handcrafted pieces made to be treasured including these beautiful plant pots by Helen Faulkner in Belfast. €48.
Fiadh is a textile designer and handweaver with a passion for traditional methods and contemporary design. Based in Dingle, the NCAD graduate draws inspiration from her scenic surroundings to create clothing inspired by nature. With sustainability in mind, the designer's ethos is all about creating something beautiful that is made to last. Fiadh Woven Designs scarves range from €39 to €152.
Founded in 1997 in the wilds of Co. Clare, Wild Irish Chocolates is home to founders Patricia Farrell and her "Wilde Bunch" of in-house trained chocolate makers. A perfect experience for those with a sweet-tooth, this gift offers a visit to their chocolate factory, including a delectable tasting of their artisanal creations. The 30 minute Factory Visit & Guided Tasting tour costs between €10 to €40, while the Chocolate Factory Taste & Make visit costs between €28-€105.
Liwu is an Irish brand that carries both message and meaning. Designer Áine Breen uses positive affirmations and finely-honed skills to create talismans made of gold, silver, and colourful stones that are sure to brighten your mam's day. Designed and made in Ireland, her collections offer up a wide range of designs. The Loulou Bracelet is €50.
Founded in 2019 by Margaret Urbanowicz, Sómas is a passion project that was created in Cork thanks to a desire to find daily moments of bliss. Meaning 'ease' or 'comfort', Sómas is home to a range of candles, jewellery, clothing, and home accessories. Their Rosewood & Pear candle will lend any home an "air of luxury with sensual top citrus notes before discovering a heart of pear, lavender, and amber". Candles cost €33.
10. An SPF serum
Conceptualised in Ireland, but made in Italy, Poco Beauty is the brainchild of entrepreneur and influencer Pippa O'Connor-Ormond. The vegan products are cruelty-free, paraben-free, alcohol-free, and contained in eco-packaging. The brand has a volumising mascara, creamy contour and highlighter sticks, and hydrating lip oils but our top pick is the Universal Glow Treatment - a super light-weight, radiance boosting serum infused primer and SPF. Costs €30.
11. An at-home hobby
If your mam struggles to wind down in the evenings, you may make her day by gifting her a relaxing hobby that will keep her hands busy. Pop Out Projects have created an Irish Tweed Weaving Kit that will allow your mam to get creative with vibrant colours of the genuine Donegal Yarns. Follow the simple instructions and weave an iconic pattern with Irish wool. Costs €56.
