Irish Christmas Gift Ideas in Massachusetts

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Irish Imports, Ltd, Cambridge 

Looking for a special Irish product this Christmas?  Here are some suggestions below.

Irish Imports Ltd. Corporation
1737 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
617 354-2511 | Phone orders: (800) 356-2511
irishimportsltd.com | 

A colorful collection of crafts, both traditional and contemporary, reflecting Ireland’s legacy of artistry and style: Rugged handknits, cozy blankets and tweedy accessories from such renowned sources as Cleo Ltd., Kerry Woollen Mills, Studio Donegal and Kennedy’s of Ardara. Fine outerwear for men and women designed by Jimmy Hourihan, Henry White and Dublin outfitters Kevin and Howlin. Mohair throws and garments from Donegal Design and Cushendale Mills. An inviting complement of handblown glass, ceramics, jewelry, music, books, and tasteful trinkets from all over Ireland.


Waterford Crystal Flagship Store
127-129 Newbury Street, Boston
Tel: (617) 236- 0369 | Fax: (732) 378-4260
waterford.com | Facebook

For over 200 years Waterford has been the worlds leading maker of fine crystal with unsurpassed beauty and quality. Today, Waterford brand products include not only iconic stemware but bar-ware, gift-ware, bridal and home decor. Exclusive to this store are special commemorative pieces including an engraved oval vase depicting the Massachusetts State House, and an oval bowl featuring the Public Garden and its famous swan boats (pictured). Wedding registries are available on site.
Click here for upcoming store events. 


The Chatham Fiddle Company
875 Main Street
Chatham, Cape Cod
chathamfiddlecompany.com

Master instrument maker and musician Rose Clancy has a full selection of stringed instruments for sale or for rent. The shop offers music lessons on fiddle, banjo and mandolin, as well as hand-crafted folk art and bird houses by her father Eugene Clancy. 

Irish Books

Boston Irish Tourism Association’s online bookstore has a select number of beautiful books about the Kennedy family, Irish cuisine, Irish Boston and Irish short stories.   
irishboston.org/store.php


Find year round information on Irish activities at IrishMassachusetts.com. 

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