Image: Ashford Castle.   A gourmet getaway in the Reagan Presidential Suite at Ashford Castle

The 2022 IreLuxe List of Luxury Irish Christmas Gifts

Luxurious Christmas Present Ideas from Ireland

With Christmas 2022 fast approaching, it's time to explore some of the best luxury Irish gifts for that special someone in your life.  We pride ourselves on keeping a finger on the pulse of the luxury sector in Ireland so whether it's hotels, luxury hampers, watches, fashion or unique experiences, we think we'll be able to help you select a memorable present from Ireland.

Exceptional Irish Christmas Presents

As the online home of Irish luxury, it would be reasonable to conclude that any product or service on our website is suitable as a great present.  We certainly can't disagree and in fact, our own Christmas shopping journey always starts with some browsing on IreLuxe just to remind ourselves of the incredible range of options available to buyers searching for luxury gifts from Ireland.

This list however is a refined selection of the most exquisite and luxurious gifts available from Ireland.  

A One Night 'Gourmet Getaway' staying in the Reagan Presidential Suite in Ashford Castle.  Relax in Presidential splendour in the split-level penthouse at five-star Ashford Castle.  Named after President Reagan, who stayed in 1984 as a personal friend of former owner John A Mulcahy, the suite is in the oldest wing of the castle and has a stunning four-poster bed.  If the best suite in one of the world's best hotels isn't enough, the Gourmet Getaway includes a fine-dining experience in the hotel's George V Dining Room.  Sure to impress even the most discerning of recipients, a one night gourmet getaway in January 2023 starts at €3,990 for 2 people sharing.

The Carnegie Hamper from The Lismore Food Company.  Now synonymous with fine foods in Ireland, if you live in the Emerald Isle it would be difficult to have avoided at some point tasting a delicious sweet or savoury snack from The Lismore Food Company.  Their range includes biscuits, drinks, nuts, preserves and hot chocolate but the company are probably best known for their compilations of these lovely treats in their famous orange hat box hampers. Their range of hampers can cover all sorts of occasions (and most dietary requirements) but if you're looking to make an impact, opt for 'The Carnegie'.  Including everything from Lismore red and white wine to Chocolate Apple Thins, Truffle Mustard, Teas, Coffees, Chocolates and much more, The Carnegie Hamper currently retails for €500 on the Lismore Foods website.

Image: The Lismore Food Company.  The showstopper 'Carnegie' hat box hamper is guaranteed to delight!

Chef's Table for 6 guests at Chapter One.  A visit to Mickael Viljanen's Michelin Starred restaurant on Parnell Square in Dublin is always rewarding however a front row seat to the well-oiled machine that is the Chapter One kitchen makes for a truly memorable Christmas gift.  The restaurant has a choice of unique dining options (including the luxurious Midleton Room) but for pure theatre, the six-person Chef's Table (itself made from dramatic, highly glazed volcanic rock) is the perfect choice.  The dinner tasting menu for six diners is €1,080. 

The Devil's Keep by The Craft Irish Whiskey Co.  The whiskey afficionado in your life may be spoilt for choice with the current renaissance in the Irish whiskey industry but very few bottles will compare to any of the offerings from The Craft Irish Whiskey Co.  Their 'premium, rare Irish Whiskey' is available in a choice of finishes including 'The Taoscán' ('the world’s first and only Port & Chestnut whiskey' – £1,200 at Selfridges) and the world famous 'The Emerald Isle' ('An ultra-rare collection of just seven bottles. The oldest and rarest whiskey in existence and the world’s first Fabergé Celtic Egg' – £2,400,000 at Selfridges).  Our suggestion sits in the middle of their range and is known as 'The Devil's Keep'.  The award-winning whiskey 'triple distilled and matured in American, French and Hungarian Oak for an esoteric interplay of flavour and aroma' comes in a beautiful presentation case to enhance even the best whiskey collection. The Devil's Keep is £12,400 at Selfridges (from 5th December 2022, The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. has a concept store in Selfridges' prestigious 'Wonder Room').

Cleo Prickett – Women's Tweed 3 in 1 Trench Coat.  With a focus on contemporary tailoring, Cleo Prickett's 'original and versatile' collections include jackets, dresses, jumpsuits and tops.  A perfect and versatile present, the 3 in 1 Trench Coat in Magee’s navy tweed & contrast black melton raw edge 100% wool is €890 via the Cleo Prickett website.  The coat 'boasts 3 looks in 1 including a full-length sleeveless gilet and a cropped jacket for the 2nd layer, made from 100% heavyweight wool in black & navy'.   Ethically made in Ireland, the coat is made to order so expect a 3 to 4 week delivery time.

'These Days' by Ceadogán Rugmakers.  Designed by Shane O'Driscoll and handmade by Ceadogán Rugmakers in Ireland, 'These Days' is really a 6' x 7', 100% wool, handtufted piece of art.  The contemporary design could be a statement rug for any room but is equally suited to becoming an eye-catching wall hanging – as is the case with many of the Ceadogán creations.  'These Days' is €3,570 through the Ceadogán website and can be produced in other sizes if required.

Énbarr Eau de Parfum – Cloon Keen.  A world away from the mass-marketing of global perfume brands, perfumers in Ireland are quietly producing exquisite, luxurious perfumes and unsurprisingly, they make for the perfect gift at Christmas.  With a boutique in Galway and Dublin's Powerscourt Townhouse, Cloon Keen have won multiple awards for their fragrances and although their entire range is gift-worthy, for a special present we recommend their Énbarr Eau de Parfum – €170 for 100ml via CloonKeen.com or in their boutiques.  In their own words; 'Énbarr is a supremely sumptuous composition built on the most mythical, captivating material in a perfumer’s palette: oud wood. The fragrance opens with full-blown geranium & saffron carrying groomed oud and billowing saddler’s leather. A purple mantle of wild thyme is the idiosyncratic beat to its voluptuous heart'.