There’s no excuse for not shopping locally this Christmas as ever more Irish retailers go online Here are 20 sites to help buy for the foodie in your life.
gourmettartco.com
A Galway bakery which celebrates its 20th birthday this year. It has been growing its online presence and now delivers almost nationwide, which means it's not just those in the west who can enjoy their excellent treats and hampers.
allirelandfoods.ie
Supporting local is more than just a catchphrase for this business selling all kinds of Irish produce. A family-run social enterprise based in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford it says "if it's not grown, raised, produced or even caught on Irish registered trawlers, it will not be sold on our website".
sheridanscheesemongers.com
The sensory delight of shopping in Sheridan's Cheese Shops in Dublin and Galway might not be replicated online but you can still get your hands on some great grub. Blessed be the cheesemakers who will deliver all the cheese, cured meats, crackers and other accoutrements you could want straight to your door .
grachocolates.com
Since Gráinne Mullins launched her chocolate businesses in the early days of the pandemic, people have been bowled over both by the quality of the products she sells and the gorgeousness of the presentation.
beanandgoose.ie
Bean and Goose make great chocolate – sometimes in flavours that you would not have thought possible. They've been gearing up for Christmas for months now and are promising "big, delicious, generous slabs of chocolate with all the classic flavours and aromas" of the season. They do hampers, as well as a monthly subscription service.
manofaranfudge.ie
You'll struggle to find better fudge than this. There are 24 flavours to choose from with free shipping anywhere in Ireland on orders of more than €50.
grangransfoods.ie
Run by former chef Nigel Murray and his Peruvian wife Magaly, Gran Grans food is inspired by traditional Irish recipes (thanks to Nigel's granny) and the couple's travels around the world. Their condiments, sauces, relishes and preserves are excellent; we love the rhubarb and ginger jam. This year they've got an advent calendar with 24 mini jars of delicious foods.
winelab.ie
A lab? For wine? What's not to love about this? They don't actually make the wine, but they do have all sorts of fine wines to suit most budgets. There's also a subscription service if you are in the market for a gift that keeps on giving.
ardkeen.com
Ardkeen Quality Food Store always features on our lists of good food shops and it has grown its online presence significantly of late which means it isn't just the good people of Waterford who can take advantage of all that is has to offer.
thefrenchmarket.ie
How could we say non to this site? Is the wine Irish? Of course it isn't but does it look lovely and are the hampers super-fancy? Yes, yes they are.
smokehouse.ie
A lot of fish smokehouses stop at salmon but not these guys; they have traditionally-smoked mackerel and tuna alongside their impressive looking smoked salmon.
chezemily.ie
Ireland is spoiled for choice when it comes to Willy Wonka types and the chocolate that made at Chez Emily is certainly something to write home about.
hazelmountainchocolate.com
From bean to bar, this Burren based chocolate company is promising a chocolate revolution. We love the individual bars while the festive hampers also look excellent.
thecounterdeli.com
If you are looking for wine, sweet treats, cheese and coffee, you can find it all on the Counter website.
boxofwine.ie
This might be the place to look if you are in the market for a present for yourself – we won't judge. You take a quiz to help them determine what wine you like and then they send you a box of mystery wines. It can be a one-off gift or you can sign up to a subscription and get a couple of bottles of wine to your door each month.
thetinyturnip.ie
Grazing boxes made up entirely of local and Irish goods. There is also a special Christmas grazing box: You can expect crackers, chutney, dips and cucumber pickle, cheeses, meats, breads and more. They use entirely compostable boxes and containers from a local Cork company.
wineonline.ie
A huge range of wines, and delivery is fast. They also have a large Christmas range including all manner of fine wines in presentation boxes.
thewinebuff.com
Lots of lovely and some unusual wines to suit every budget and taste, from stocking fillers to curated wine boxes.
mccambridges.com
McCambridges have been selling the finest of foods to people in the West for generations and in more recent years have spread their wings with a decent online offering. Christmas hampers full of Irish products take the hassle out of gifting.
frankhederman.com
Smoked salmon is synonymous with Christmas and some of the finest sides of salmon in Ireland can be found here, including wild salmon caught in Irish rivers that you will never find in a mainstream supermarket.
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