With Mother's Day fast approaching (Sunday, 30 March), now is the perfect time to plan something special for the maternal figures in your life.
Dinner and a show
Time spent together is often the greatest gift so why not plan a night on the town for you and your mammy? Whether she's into Agatha Christie murder mysteries, tongue-in-cheek musicals, or theatrical classics, there are plenty of great shows coming to Dublin in 2025. If you want to stay closer to home, check out your local theatre for upcoming productions and book a table at her favourite restaurant while you're at it.
Read more: 18 places across Ireland for a special occasion meal
Afternoon tea
A classic for a reason. Hotels around the country will be polishing their fine china for the women who enjoy mini sandwiches, delicate pastries, fresh scones, and a delicious cup of tea - or splash of champagne. Conrad Dublin, Mount Juliet Estate, and Lough Eske Castle are just some of the hotels offering up package's this Mother's Day.
Dr Jack Skincare
Perfect for sun-damaged or lovingly worn skin, the Yellow Peel from UK skincare brand Dr David Jack is a powerhouse of an at-home treatment. This sunflower-hued gel is made with vitamin C to reduce pigmentation, and both retinal and bakuchiol (a more gentle plant-based antioxidant that's often used instead of retinol), and works like a deep clean on your skin. It is thick in consistency and sets almost like a sheet mask once on, and is best applied with the mini brush that comes with the jar.
Since it’s quite powerful, one mask a week is plenty, and skin is left visibly refreshed afterwards. At £149 (roughly €170) it’s definitely not cheap, but the quality ingredients are worth the expense.
Garrett Mallon's Clan Collection
With over 35 years of experience, Irish jeweller Garrett Mallon is renowned for his craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability, using recycled metals wherever possible. His award-winning Clan Collection is a celebration of family life. This range of delicate jewellery is available in sterling silver and 9ct gold and comes in a wide variety of styles to suit all types of clans. Prices start at €155.
CEWE photo book
With so many of our special memories saved on our phones, having some physical prints could make for a very special present this mother's day. Irish brand CEWE offers a range of personalised gifts - from a sentimental photobook to calendars and phone cases. Prices vary.
Gifts Le Grá
An Irish-made gift full of grá to send to your mam, whether you're living at home or abroad. You can build your own gift box or find a range of mother's day themed presents at prices ranging from €27.50 to €84.95. These gift boxes are filled with Irish-made beauty products, treats, candles and soaps.
CAYO
CAYO knitwear is designed in Ireland and created in Italy by expert knitters with the finest quality premium, 100% Peruvian alpaca wool. After a trip to South America, founder Orla Daly started looking into the sustainable benefits of working with Alpaca wool. The Button Up cardigan in vibrant green costs €345.
Prints of Ireland
Dublin couple Peter and Heather are the brains behind Prints of Ireland, a brand of Irish art prints, greeting cards, tote bags and more. Keeping sustainability in mind, the Gaeilgeoirs make custom prints and illustrated maps of Ireland's most beautiful towns, counties and landmarks. Our top pick? This Kitchen is for Damhsa Print for €30.
14-Day Manicure
If there's a woman in your life who loves to get their nails done but doesn't have the time to pencil in salon appointments, this at-home mani machine may be her dream gift. Founder Suzanne Fowler launched the accessible kit when she saw the potential of beauty lovers being able to save time and money. The Mammy's Mani Hema-Free Gel Starter Kit is currently €95 (was €188).
Kokoon nest pillow
If you know a mam who is struggling to sleep, consider investing in a Kokoon Nest Pillow. Costing €81.75 (was €125), this pillow is has a hypoallergenic microfiber fill from sustainable sources, featuring customisable height and firmness thanks to the removable CoolCubes.
Ballymaloe Desserts Book
A collection of iconic dessert recipes from the legendary Ballymaloe, this book will be a gift for all the family. This mouth-watering book features iconic recipes and heartwarming stories - perfect for dessert lovers and home bakers. A sweet slice of Irish tradition for your kitchen. The book costs €50 but EPIC have an offer for 20% off running from 19-22 March with code: MAM20.
Studio Byrne
With a name like Byrne, it only makes sense that Cork woman Shelly was drawn towards a career in candles. Living in Melbourne, Studio Byrne was created to foster a connection to Ireland, with a range of calming candles labelled with Irish words. The Grá candle of love costs €29.95.
Something sweet
Ireland is filled to the brim with talented artisnal chocolate makers, so why not pick up a delicious - and beautiful - treat for your mam? Grá Chocolates are lovingly made in Galway and always look exceptionally impressive thanks to their decorative detail. The Sweet Love box costs €38.
Sign up to a class
Learn something new with your mam this mother's day with a workshop in pottery, rug tufting, jewellery making, cooking, crafting or dancing. Check out your local community centre for ideas or research our top picks of activities in Dublin here.
