Locally Sourced Gift Ideas & Stocking Fillers
🎄Would you like some ideas for locally sourced Christmas gifts and stocking fillers? In the lead up to Christmas we want to introduce you to a talented local supplier with something a little different to place under those Christmas trees!🎄
1. Larissa Oliveira, a local photographer! 📷 @larioliveiraphotography
Larissa has become somewhat of a resident photographer for us here at Paddy’s as we’ve watched her cover various family events including weddings, confirmations and communions. We’ve been blown away by her talent at capturing beautiful moments all while subtlety remaining in the background of the day.
Christmas Gift Ideas:
– A family photo session for your parents or grandparents to capture all the close and extended family – could be just what they didn’t know they wanted!
– A child portrait or newborn photo session for a new mom can be a thoughtful present they won’t have time to organise themselves!
– A voucher for someone who has a big family event coming up but too much to plan!
– Portrait photography or workplace head shots for that recent graduate in the family going out into the recruitment world!
Take a look at Larissa’s impressive work on her website or Instagram page:
https://www.larissaoliveiraphotography.com/
2. Local artist Eoin Staunton, @allmyeoinart 🎨
We recently asked Eoin to paint Paddy’s for the graphic on our T-Shirts and safe to say we were absolutely blown away by the result, we couldn’t recommend him enough.
Christmas Gift Ideas:
– Eoin’s artwork makes an ideal gift for anyone with a connection to Tourmakeady, whether it be emotional or familial! From the Tourmakeady sign to the various local businesses he has covered (including Paddy’s, TJ O Toole’s, Maire Lukes and Caife Glas), he has captured our village in a totally unique way. A print of any one of the above would make a brilliant keepsake and thoughtful gift for anyone wanting to keep a piece of Tourmakeady with them.
– Eoin also takes commissions for painting homes – just imagine what it would mean to family members abroad to have a painting of the family homestead to take with them?
– Commission a storefront painting for your small business owner friends, in Tourmakeady or further afield! Eoins work not only make great personal keepsakes but fantastic promotional material.
Take a look at Eoin’s already impressive portfolio on his Instagram page, or head keep an eye out for his Etsy store to make a purchase!
https://www.instagram.com/allmyeoinart?igsh=MWcyd21iaTBlcGtxdw==
3. The local distillers, Loch Measc Distillery🍸
We recently partnered with Drioglann Loch Measc on a brilliant Cocktail Night in Paddy’s, creating a delicious cocktail menu and putting together a night to remember (or forget, depending on how many cocktails you had!)
We love their products and can highly recommend them, not only for Christmas Gifts but for making some festive cocktails after the Christmas dinner this year!
Christmas Gift Ideas:
– Mini’s: Cute as a button and tasty too, the Mini bottles make an ideal stocking filler, or secret Santa present for that workplace Chris Cringle!
– Distillery Tour: For those looking for experience based gifts, tickets to the Distillery Tour would definitely be something a little different under the tree! Learn about the distilling process, sample the spirits, and discover the stories behind the brand. Combine the tour with other local attractions like a visit to the Waterfall, dinner at Paddy’s and you have the perfect day out!
– Christmas Hampers: Combining a little of everything, the distillery are now offering limited edition Loch Measc Hampers for Christmas, including their signature Gin/Vodka, 2 Distillery Glasses and Tickets for a Distillery Tour!
– Whiskey Casks: an investment option for the true Whiskey lovers out there looking for a collectors item! Purchase a cask of double distilled, single malt whiskey and witness its development from grain to distilled spirit, to full maturity and ultimately have access to a personal supply of quality Irish whisky for your own use or to move
Take a look at the Loch Measc Distillery Instagram page for more gift ideas, cocktail recipes and all the latest news from the hard working local distillers!
https://www.instagram.com/loch_measc_distillery?igsh=MWR4OWxtcXJhbjNwdg==
4. The local coffee supplier Caife Glas 🧋
Located next to the local community centre and local playground, Caife Glas is right at the heart of the village in more ways than one!
Christmas Gift Ideas:
– Prepaid Coffee & Treats: Whether it’s a mocha for the sweet tooth, or an espresso for the caffeine addict in your life, prepaid coffees can be the perfect stocking filler! Want to make it a really special gift? Why not a coffee for every week of 2025! ☕️🫖
Take a look at the Caife Glas Instagram page to keep up to date with their opening hours and latest offerings!
https://www.instagram.com/caifeglas?igsh=MWJ6MWs3am04dGV1Mg==
There are lots of different ways to support local and give something truly special to your loved ones this Christmas.
Stay tuned as we introduce a new local supplier each week from now until Christmas.
