The 29 Best Souvenirs from Ireland (2024)

Looking for the best souvenirs in Ireland that are unique? You’re in the right place.

Souvenirs in Ireland have a lot of different themes – Celtic symbols like shamrocks or the trinity knot, comfy wool products, products related to Guinness Beer or Bailey’s Irish cream, products produced from family-owned Irish farms, and much more.

Aside from this, Ireland is a country of magical things- Irish folklore has created many myths and legends that star creatures such as leprechauns, elves and faeries, which have become iconic to Ireland.

All of these themes (Celtic heritage, farming, mythology, cold weather, rolling greens and St. Patrick’s Day) create an abundance of very cool souvenirs that you can’t find anywhere else.

When I went to Ireland, there was so much to choose from in terms of souvenirs, and I came come with a very full suitcase of items for my daughter, myself and friends. Of the places I’ve been, Ireland is one of my favourite countries to find unique, earthy and authentic souvenirs.

Many of these souvenirs are hanging in our home, or used daily. There are even some that I didn’t manage to get my hands on, that are still on my wish list.

So, let’s jump in – the best, and most unique souvenirs from Ireland!

29 Unique Souvenirs from Ireland

Here are the 29 best souvenirs from Ireland that are unique

to the country and make great gifts.

1. Jewelry with Celtic symbols

Best for: Yourself, a friend or a family member
Where to Buy: Souvenir stores around Ireland, or online

You will see a lot of Celtic symbols in Ireland, and there is very commonly jewelry made out of them – necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings.

There are a lot of different kinds of Celtic symbols, such as the Trinity, the Celtic knot and the Celtic cross.

Before Christianity came to Ireland, the country was mainly inhabited by Celtic people, and a lot of aspects of their culture have remained apart of Irish heritage. You can still visit fortresses in Ireland that were inhabited by the Celtics in the ancient times, such as the Staigue Fort.

The various types of jewelry with Celtic symbols were one of my favourite things to look at in Ireland. Although I can’t pretend to know a lot about Celtic heritage, I am fascinated by this ancient culture and the symbols.

My favourite Celtic symbol is the trinity, and I bought a necklace and earrings of it to bring home from Ireland.

Pro Tip: If you can’t find a Celtic symbol pendant you like in Ireland, there are also some beautiful ones made by small businesses on Etsy.

2. Wacky Woolies sheep gifts

Best for: kids, or anyone who would appreciate cartoonish, colourful sheep
Where to Buy: most souvenir shops in Ireland, or online

Wacky Woolies are colourful cartoon sheep that you can find on Irish souvenirs and gifts. Sheep are a national symbol in Ireland, and its said that there are more sheep than people.

For this reason, you’ll see a lot of sheep on Irish souvenirs, such as fridge magnets and keychains. The Wacky Woolies are a fun, colourful sheep-related souvenir.

When I was in Ireland with my daughter, we both fell in love with the Wacky Woolies products and brought back a few different souvenirs – a ball, a kid’s travel pillow. They were all good quality and have still lasted to this day.

If you like the design but aren’t buying for a child, then I recommend a Wacky Woolies ceramic mug or a handbag.

Take a look at the different Wacky Woolies gifts here

3. Aran Islands Knitwear

Best for: Anyone who lives in a colder climate
Where to buy: In Galway, the Aran Islands or online

Since Ireland is a country of sheep, Irish yarn and knitwear also makes a very good Irish souvenir. Did you know that there’s a sheep breed that is native to Ireland? Its called the Galway Sheep, and it comes from west Ireland in Galway county.

Aran Islands Knitwear makes sweaters, scarves, hats and other warm clothing from the wool of the Galway sheep. They’re a third generation family-owned business from Inis Mór, which is one of the Aran Islands, which are off the coast of Galway.

They have three locations in Ireland are all on the west coast – in Galway city, Cong and Clifden. But lucky for you, you can also buy their products online from their website.

Wool is a sustainable clothing material used to make clothing for thousands of years, and sheep aren’t harmed from their wool being taken off. The wool is fully biodegradable, but its also durable. Clothing made out of this quality wool can last decades.

Pro Tip: Don’t want to buy a ready-made sweater or scarf? You can also get Aran Islands yarn to make something yourself

4. A Claddagh ring

Best for: A friend, loved one, or romantic partner
Where to Buy: Jewelry stores in Ireland, or online

The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring with three symbols; a heart, a crown and two hands. The symbols represent love, loyalty and friendship.

The ring was designed in Claddagh Country, West Ireland in the 17th century and has been gifted by the Irish for hundreds of years. It’s commonly been given as an engagement ring in Ireland, but also has been a common family heirloom passed down through generations.

You can find Claddagh rings made with either white gold, yellow gold or Sterling Silver. 

If you’d like to buy a Claddagh ring in Ireland, I recommend popping in to some jewelry stores to take a look as there are slightly different styles. Occasionally, there are emeralds or jewels in them. You can shop for them at the Irish store Claddagh Rings online (they ship to other countries.)

Claddagh rings aren’t a cheap souvenir – a sterling silver one will cost around $40, while gold ones can cost hundreds of dollars each.

Pro Tip: Some say its bad luck to buy yourself a Claddagh ring, but that’s just a superstition. If you like the design, don’t hesitate to buy yourself one of these beautiful and symbolic rings. They make great, lifelong keepsakes and symbols of Ireland.

5. A fairy door

Best for: Children, or parents of children
Where to Buy: Irish toy stores or online

You may notice that there are many “fairy trails” in Ireland. Children can go for a walk through a wooded area with fairy houses and doors attached to trees for them to spot during the walk.

Fairies have deep roots in Irish culture. They connected with traditional Irish beliefs in An Saol Eile (the Otherworld.)

If you visit Ireland with kids, I highly recommend going on a fairy walk. Its such a fun way to stimulate children’s imagination and creative thinking. I also brought home a fairy door as a souvenir from Ireland.

One of the most popular manufacturers of fairy doors in Ireland is the Irish Fairy Door Company. You can buy their products on their website, they ship worldwide. You can even register a fairy, which is very cute and might be fun for the child in your life.

Had trouble finding a fairy door in Ireland? Check out the Irish Fairy Door Company on Amazon

6. Irish skincare products

There are a few Irish skincare lines that use ingredients found in the Irish countryside – Moss of the Isles, and the Burren Perfumery.

The Burren Perfumery is a great place to visit if you’re in Doolin, and they make more than just perfume – its also a skincare line.

You can shop their products on-site, as you sip coffee – as they have a roastery right on-site.

I haven’t been to their store in person (yet) but I’ve ordered online. I like their products because the only scents they use are purely natural, and everything organic.

If you’re not going to be in Doolin, then you can also buy from the Burren Perfumery online. They ship worldwide for free for orders over 70€ .

7. Irish chocolates

Best for: anyone who likes chocolate (vegan chocolate included)
Where to Buy: Irish chocolate factories, souvenir shops or supermarkets

Ireland’s farming industry produces often high quality dairy products; chocolate being one of them.

There are a few different popular Irish chocolate brands. One of the best ones is Beans and Goose, and they make chocolates and other treats that are sourced from ingredients in Ireland.

If you happen to be on the Wild Atlantic Way, you should stop at Hazel Mountain Chocolate which is near the Burren. You can look through the window into their chocolate factory, and grab some treats to take home!

Chocolate Factory experiences are also offered by Wilde Irish Chocolates. Depending on where in Ireland you go, there are different chocolate factories, and companies.

If you buy chocolate in Ireland, be sure that its an Irish brand so that you can be sure its not something you can get at home.

Pro Tip: If you enjoy Cadbury, you should look for Irish brands of Cadbury chocolate bars. Cadbury is British but there is such a thing as Irish Cadbury chocolate as well that you can find in supermarkets.

8. Waterford Crystal

Best for: someone very special
Where to Buy: at the Waterford factor, or online

Waterford crystal products have been produced in Ireland since 1793, in the city of Waterford in southeast Ireland that they’re named after.

These crystal products are made with very high-quality craftsmanship and are famous for having a sparkle. They have even been admired by the Royal Family.

If you visit the city of Waterford, you can do a guided tour of the House of Waterford, which is the crystal factory where they make high-end products . At the end of the tour, you can visit the 12,000 square-foot store to shop for special gifts

Needless to say, Waterford Crystals aren’t a cheap Irish souvenir. Most items from the official Waterford website are $1,000 each. However, you can get much less expensive Waterford Crystal items on amazon.

Pro Tip: These days, a lot of the production of the Waterford Crystal has been outsourced to other countries and isn’t the same quality as when it was only made in Ireland. However, some of it (over 750 tonnes of quality crystal per year) are still produced in Waterford so just look for the ‘Made in Ireland’ label if this is important to you!

9. Irish Blessing Quotes

Best for: a good friend, or a close family member
Where to Buy: souvenir shops around Ireland

Irish blessings are a traditional part of Irish culture, they’re found in songs, poems and stories. Irish blessings are positive and uplifting, expressing love, joy, friendship and hope.

The other nice thing about Irish blessings is you can find them on a lot of inexpensive Irish souvenirs, like a notepad, magnet or something you would hang in your home.

Here is one of my personal favourite Irish blessings: “May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door.”

Irish blessings are just nice to hang up as positive reminders, and they make great souvenirs from Ireland because of their roots in Irish literature and culture.

You will see a variety of blessings on many different kinds of souvenirs, but you should check out items on Etsy even just to get an idea of what you’re looking for. You might find an Irish blessing quote that resonates with you the most.

10. Traditional Donegal tweed

Best for: Parents , in-laws, grandparents
Where to Buy: Donegal, or Dublin

Donegal tweed is a fabric that has been woven in County Donegal, Northern Ireland for centuries. Its known for being very warm, and is unique because of its speckled, uneven colours in the fabric.

All of the Donagal tweed fabrics are made from yarn produced from sheep that are raised in Donegal.

Many Donegal tweed fabrics are made for men, often used to make the Irish wool flat cap, but it can be worn by women too, and people of all ages. Until the introduction of machines in the 1950s, all Donegal tweed was handwoven.

If you’re interested in the craft of hand weaving, I recommend visiting the Donegal Tweed Visitors Center (2.5 hours west of Belfast) to learn about this centuries-old craft. The visitor’s center is family-owned and welcomes visitors with open arms.

Not going to be in Northern Ireland? Check out The Donegal Shop in Dublin which also sells authentic Donegal tweed products. In addition to hats and ties made of donegal tweed, they also sell aran knitwear and other unique Irish souvenirs.

Pro Tip: Real Donegal tweed can be pretty pricey – a hat can cost around €85, a tie around €50. However, its very durable and something that will last a lifetime.

11. Items with words in Irish on them

Best for: Anyone who appreciates old Irish heritage
Where to Buy: Souvenir stores in Ireland, or online

Irish is a Celtic language native to Ireland, and until the 1900s, was the first language of most people in Ireland.

Irish is still spoken as a first language by some people today but only about 2% of the population. If you go to the Aran Islands, you may hear people using Irish to communicate.

You can get T-shirts, magnets, notebooks and all kinds of items that have Irish words on them.

Things with Irish printed on them instead of English is something unique to Ireland that you can only get there, so I recommend this if you’re looking for something traditionally Irish.

Pro Tip: I like for example, this bag that says teaglach which means ‘family.’

12. Shamrock shaped gifts

Best for: Anyone
Where to Buy: Irish souvenir stores

It’s no doubt that when you think of Ireland, one image that comes to mind is probably a shamrock. The word shamrock comes from the Irish word seamróg which means ‘little clover.’

The shamrock was originally used as a religious symbol when Christianity was brought to Ireland, (Saint Patrick used to describe the Holy Trinity.) Nowadays though, the shamrock is seen as a symbol of luck, of Saint Patrick’s Day and of Ireland.

What better place to get St. Patrick’s Day stuff than from Ireland, the country of origin? You can get clothing, and other cute souvenirs with shamrocks, and its really the only country in the world with the shamrock as the main symbol.

13. Bailey’s Irish Cream

Best for: someone who likes Bailey’s
Where to Buy: Molloys in Dublin, or online

The Bailey’s Irish Cream drink was created in 1974 and was the first Irish cream on the market.

Its a very popular drink and its shipped worldwide, so you’re probably used to seeing it everywhere. However, you can get a much larger variety of Bailey’s products in Ireland.

You can buy a variety of different Bailey’s products from Molloys (a Dublin liquor store with several locations) or from the Bailey’s online store.

14. Traditional Irish music souvenirs

Best for: someone musicly inclined
Where to Buy: music retailers in Ireland, or online

 Celtic music has deep roots in Irish culture; common instruments are the drum (called a bodhrán), a Celtic harp, fiddle and flute.

Some Celtic music is slower, and other times its more upbeat and you can dance to it. The slower Celtic tunes are calming to listen to, can ease stress and promote relaxation. Here is an example of it that you can listen to it on Youtube.

The main music store in Dublin is called Music Minds and you can find it right downtown, just over the river from the legendary Temple Bar. You can also check out McNeela Music which is Ireland based but ships worldwide.

Both of these places are good places to get professional, high-quality Celtic musical instruments.

Check out Celtic traditional instruments here

15. Irish Christmas Ornaments

Best for: Anyone who celebrates Christmas
Where to Buy: church gift shops, souvenir stores, and online

Being a country with a Christian heritage going back almost 1000 years, Christmas is an important holiday in Ireland.

Irish Christmas ornaments can have Celtic symbols, the Claddaugh or even commonly shamrock. Some even have Irish blessings on them.

The Skellig House makes this simple Bless This House ornament for the Christmas tree, and its handcrafted in Ireland. Carollis Irish Gifts has a larger selection on their website.

Some people get a Christmas ornament home from every country they visit, but I don’t do this personally.

However, Irish souvenirs in particular suit the Christmas tree well, with the white and sparkly green. My daughter and I bought the “peace angel” from the St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. We love the angel with the shamrock and admire it on the tree every year!

Check out more Irish Christmas ornaments here

16. Irish cheese

Best for: anyone who isn’t vegan or lactose intolerant
Where to Buy: grocery stores, and farmer’s markets

One of the things Ireland is most known for is its farming. The way the animals graze on fresh grass has a huge impact on the quality of the cheese.

Irish cheeses include strong cheddars (Hegarty’s and Mount Leinster) and goudas.

Irish gouda cheese can be made with either cow’s milk (Coolea brand) or sheep’s milk (Kileen.)

It’s important to know that many countries prohibit you from bringing dairy products into the country, so you should check the rules of your country about what you’re allowed to bring back.

If bringing back a block of Irish cheese isn’t feasible, you could also consider a taste of Ireland gift box. If you can swing it, butter would be a good souvenir from Ireland too. (There’s even a butter museum in Cork.) However, this may not work depending on how far you’ve travelled.

Get your Taste of Ireland Gift box (with Irish cheese) here

Pro Tip: Looking for vegan Irish cheese? You have your pick, because Ireland has become much more vegan friendly over the years. Check out The Flying Squirrel Cheese, or the Green Goddess Fromagerie which make realistic looking (and tasting) Irish cheddar. These vegan cheeses can make a great gift from Ireland for someone else, or yourself. (Plus, bringing them back home isn’t usually a problem since there’s no dairy in it!)

17. Game of Thrones souvenirs

Best for: A Game of Thrones fan
Where to Buy: Game of Thrones studio shop, or online

A large part of Game of Thrones was filmed in Northern Ireland, and the series employed quite a few Irish actors as well.

Not only can you visit a lot of the sets that were used in the TV series, but they have special GOT merchandise that is only sold there.

If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, I’d recommend doing the Studio Tour in Northern Ireland. It has the largest Game of Thrones merchandise store in the world -perfect place to get souvenirs of this amazing TV show.

At the studio tour gift shop, you can find Game of Thrones souvenirs that you can’t buy anywhere else, so its pretty special if you’re a GOT fan.

Pro Tip: Not heading to Northern Ireland? Zavvi in Ireland also makes unique Game of Thrones souvenirs and they ship worldwide.

18. An Irish wishing stone

Best for: a friend, or anyone who likes the colour green
Where to Buy: Irish souvenir shops, or online

Irish wishing stones are made of connemarra marble, which is found on the West Coast of Ireland, in the town of Connemarra. Connemarrra marble is considered to be the Irish gemstone, and has beautiful swirly patterns.

Connemarra marble has deep roots in Ireland’s history, having been used for centuries as a means of exchange. Each stone is unique from all the others, so when you buy it, you know that there is no other stone exactly like it.

They are sometimes called wishing stones, other times worry stones, and good luck stones. You can get the one that fits best what you want.

If a luck or wishing stone isn’t for you, you can also get jewelry made of connemarra marble. You can get a connemarra marble claddaugh ring, or a variety of other jewelry sold by Connemara Marble official website.

Get your Connemarra marble worry stones here

19. Irish ‘crisps’ (chips)

Best for: Anyone
Where to Buy: grocery stores and convenience stores in Ireland, or online

Like in England, the Irish use the word ‘crisps’ for what we would call ‘chips’ in North America.

Hunky Dory is the most popular chip brand in Ireland, and they make crinkle-cut chips of a variety of flavours – salt and vinegar, Buffalo, sour cream and onion, and much more.

You can find these crips in most supermarkets. Ireland has a handful of supermarket chains that you could check in; Aldi, Tesco, Supervalu and Lidl.

Just be sure to pack the crisps well so that they don’t get crushed in your luggage.

20. Irish candies

Best for: Anyone
Where to Buy: Irish supermarkets, sweet shops and souvenir stores

Like many countries, Ireland makes a lot of its own sweets! Candies make a fun souvenir; its consumable and doesn’t take up too much space. They also make a great Irish gift for someone at home.

Here are some examples of Irish candy to look for as a souvenir from Ireland.

• Clove rock (from Northern Ireland) – a red rock shaped sweet with a hard-boiled white exterior
• Jacob’s Jaffa Cakes – a cross between a cookie and a chocolate, with a squishy orange centre
• Opal Fruits – basically the British Starburst
• Black Jacks – have an aniseed flavour (be careful, they can turn your tongue black!)

21. Irish tea

Best for: A tea-drinker
Where to Buy: Irish supermarkets or online

You don’t have to spend too long in Ireland before figuring out that they’re a country of tea-lovers. An afternoon ‘cuppa’ is enjoyed by many of the Irish, often with scones, biscuits or a slice of cake.

Irish teas are usually made with a base of assam black tea, and can be bought in tea bags or in loose-leaf form.

You may heard of English Breakfast Tea, but there is also an Irish Breakfast Tea, which is a bit stronger-tasting than the English breakfast and red in colour.

When buying Irish tea as a souvenir, try to stick to an Irish tea brand. The most popular Irish tea blend is Barry’s which has been produced since 1901.

There’s also Bewley’s, Lyons and Robert Roberts. In Northern Ireland, you can find Nambarrie’s and Thompson’s Punjana. You can find these in Irish supermarkets or souvenir stores. If you miss it, you can also find it online or on Amazon.

Find your Barry’s Irish tea on Amazon

22. Irish Soda Bread

Best for: Anyone who eats bread (that isn’t vegan or lactose intolerant)
Where to Buy: Irish bakeries and supermarkets

A fresh loaf of bread is always appreciated as a gift or something to bring home. Irish soda bread is traditionally made with flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk and has a longstanding history in Ireland.

In the famine years (known as An Gorta Mor in Irish) this soda bread was often the only thing people had on their table.

You can find soda bread in historic food markets, (such as the Milk Market in Limerick) or Irish bakeries.

Be sure to freeze it when you get home if you aren’t going to eat it within a few days. You can eat it simply with butter, or toasted with butter and jam. It also pairs well with soups and stews.

Unlike fruit, meat or dairy products, bringing bread into other countries is not usually an issue.

Not enough room in your suitcase? Grab this Irish soda bread mix to make your own at home!

23. A bottle of Irish whiskey

Best for: Someone who drinks or appreciates whiskey
Where to Buy: Irish liquor stores, supermarket or Dublin airport

Whiskey is a uniquely Irish drink that has been produced since the Middle Ages. The word ‘whiskey’ comes from the Irish word uisce beatha, which means “water of life.”

Although whiskey is exported worldwide and can be found anywhere, you should look for Jameson 12 Distillery Reserve which can only be bought in Ireland.

Jameson 12 Distillery Reserve can be found at the Midleton Distillery in County Cork or the Old Bow Street Distillery in Dublin.

If you’re not particular about the type of whiskey you buy, then you can find a nice bottle of Irish whiskey at Molley’s Liquoir Store. Some Irish supermarkets, such as Lidl, sell spirts as well. You can also grab a last minute gift at the Dublin airport, duty free.

24. Irish sea moss

Best for: Your health nut friend
Where to Buy: Irish supermarkets or health food stores, or online

Irish sea moss is one of the lesser-known, underrated Irish souvenirs. Its made out of red algae that grows along the coasts of northwest Europe.

Irish sea moss has a long history in Ireland. It can be eaten dehydrated, or in gummy form, or used in cosmetics, such as creams and shampoos.

Generally considered to be a health food product, Irish sea moss has good source of vitamins and minerals. Read about the pros and cons of taking sea moss here.

When selecting a sea moss, try to buy from a source that uses sustainable harvesting methods, such as Rí Na Mara, the Irish Seaweed Cosmetics Line.

25. Guinness Beer gifts

Best for: Boyfriend, Dad or a friend
Where to Buy: Guinness Store in Dublin

Ireland is known for Guinness, which was invented in Dublin in 1759.

Aside from the actual beer, you can get some nice souvenirs with the official Guinness trademark logo on them, which is unique to Ireland. You can find T-shirts, pint glasses, and even food products like coffee and fudge.

You can do the Guinness Tour in Dublin, but they also have an online web-store that you can shop for their products at. (Be aware that you’ll need to be over 18 to shop on their web-store, which is the legal drinking age in Ireland.)

26. McMurphy the Leprechaun souvenirs

Best for: Kids, or anyone who loves St. Patrick’s Day
Where to Buy: Carollis Irish Gifts

There’s no way we could discuss Irish souvenirs without mentioning leprechauns. Leprechauns are creatures from Irish folklore; they are a fairy in the form of a man said to be living in the wilderness.

In fact, the word “leprechaun” is a Celtic word luchorpán which means “small body.”

In Irish legends, leprechauns are not necessarily ‘good’ characters. They are greedy and mischievous. But in the modern day, they’ve turned into an important symbol of Ireland and of St. Patrick’s Day.

Today, the most iconic Irish leprechaun is McMurphy, and you can get McMurphy Lucky O’ The Irish gifts throughout Ireland. McMurphy is said to bring ‘luck’ to any house.

Carollis Irish Gifts sells great McMurphy the leprechaun souvenirs which are perfect for kids.

27. A book by an Irish author

Best for: A book lover
Where to Buy: Bookstores in Ireland, or Kenny’s Bookstop Online

Literature has an important place in Irish culture, with the history of legends, folklore and poetry. There are some classic Irish authors from history, as well as Irish authors that continue to write bestsellers.

The Irish love books, and you’ll be able to find a handful of bookstores regardless of the city you’re in. Depending on the title, some of the books are much harder to find outside Ireland.

If you have trouble finding the right book in person, there are also Irish online bookstores where you could browse. Kenny’s Bookhop Online and Books.ie both have an Irish fiction sections.

As a big reader, I love reading books that take place in the country I’m visiting -especially if they’re written by an author from that place.

Click here to read my post on best books that take place in Ireland, that you could find in Irish bookstores or online.

28. Medals of Irish Catholic Saints

Best for: Someone who is religious
Where to Buy: Irish churches, or online

Christianity and Catholicism have deep roots in Irish culture. Saint Patrick converted Ireland to Christianity in the 400s AD (with the help of a shamrock which he used the leafs to described as the “father, son and holy spirit.”)

Ireland is a good place to get quality, authentic medals of Catholic saints. These can be worn as a necklace, or hung somewhere.

The Irish gift house sells Catholic Saint medals. You can expect to spend anywhere from $70-$120 per medal, as they’re made of real sterling silver.

Pro Tip: Most of the medals are of male Christian saints, but St. Brigit. However, Saint Brigit is harder to find – she’s often sold out.

29. A cozy Irish fleece sweater or hoodie

Best for: Anyone
Where to Buy: Irish souvenir shops or online

Knitwear might not be for everyone, but you can find a variety of warm clothing from Ireland – sweatshirts, hoodies, scarves and winter hats.

These make great souvenirs from Ireland because they remind you of the cool Irish weather, but also useful when you go back home too (if you live in a colder climate, especially.)

Because cozy clothing is so popular in Ireland, you can find different options and sizes in most souvenir stores. The common colours tend to be greens, grays, whites and blacks. Usually there is always some green included, as its Ireland’s national colour.

If you have trouble finding what you want in person, you can also browse The Irish Shop online (they ship worldwide) or Amazon.

29. A puffin stuffy

Best for: A child, or anyone who appreciates a stuffed animal
Where to Buy: Bear Essentials, or other Irish souvenir shops

Similar to neighbouring European country, Iceland, Ireland is also has many habitats for puffins. Aside from sheep and cows, Ireland is also known for puffins, a black and white sea bird.

You can see puffins in different places in Ireland- the Cliffs of Moher, The Skelligs, and Horn Head in Northern Ireland. The Skelligs, an island off the coast of Ring of Kerry, is known for being one of the largest puffin populations in Ireland.

A company called Bear Essentials makes adorable Irish animal stuffies, including puffins, sheep and cows. This is the first place I’d look to for an Irish souvenir stuffed animal.

You can also find puffin, sheep and cow stuffies at other Irish souvenir shops. I saw some at the Cliffs of Moher gift shops, as well as almost every souvenir store in downtown Dublin.

What are some cheap things to buy in Ireland?

By now you probably realize that many souvenirs from Ireland aren’t cheap! The traditional tweed, knitwear, Claddagh rings, Waterford crystal can all be pretty costly.

If you’re looking for cheap things to buy in Ireland, then I would pop into souvenir stores. You can find them in the city centres of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway, and at any major tourist attraction such as the Cliff of Moher. There are bookmarks, postcards, keychains and fridge magnets that cost less than 5 euros.

Here are some ideas of cheap things to buy in Ireland:

• Irish tea
• Irish chocolates (from a supermarket – from a factory it will be pricier)
• Books, or bookmarks
• Keychains, postcards, and fridge magnets
• T-shirts

Souvenirs from Ireland: FAQs

Here are the most commonly asked questions about unique Ireland souvenirs

What is a uniquely Irish gift?

Uniquely Irish gifts are things that have deep roots in Irish culture, such as Celtic symbols, products produced from Irish family farms,

What product is Ireland best known for?

Ireland is best known for its ancient mythology, its dairy and wool products, and signature alcohol like beer and whiskey. You will see this as a theme throughout Ireland, and find plenty of gifts and souvenirs related to these things in Ireland.

What’s special about Ireland?

Ireland is special in a lot of ways, but one way is its culture of mythological creatures like fairies and leprechauns, castle hotels, beautiful scenery.

Conclusion: Best Souvenirs from Ireland

By now you have a good idea of what makes Ireland special, and the best unique Irish souvenirs to look for. Irish souvenirs are dedicated to the country’s deep rooted mythology and spirituality, as well as locally-sourced products like wool, dairy and marble.

There are some products that originate from native materials to Ireland, such as Waterford crystal and Connemarra marble. In addition, you can get comfy sweaters, tea, mugs, and holiday ornaments that are made in and unique to Ireland.

Whatever you choose, I hope that your souvenirs from Ireland will make you as happy as they make me.