Lifestyle & Sports
11 Dec 24

Christmas Gift Guide 2024: A handy list of presents to suit a range of personalities

The countdown is on to purchase your Christmas gifts, but you still have time before Santa beats you to it - and we at Hot Press have you covered. If you’re speeding through your holiday shopping, we’ve compiled a handy list of gifts to suit a wide range of personalities, with everything from candles to perfume, kitchen must-haves to self-care bits...

DECK OUT THE HALLS

Pigeon House Candles & Base
This Poolbeg Towers candle set is as Dublin as it gets. A faithful nod to the iconic landmark, the set includes two red and white striped dinner candles and a concrete base, both handmade in Dublin. Each candle and base boast unique variations, making every package a one-of-a-kind souvenir gift that is sure to wow. Available at Designist, the one-stop shop for all your gift-buying needs.
designist.ie

Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Casserole Dish
Wrecking your head because you’re not sure what to get that special chef in your life? Look no further than the Le Creuset Cast Iron Round Casserole. A classic staple of home kitchens for over a century, this handy dish is perfectly suited for Sunday roasts, soups, stews, baked treats and casseroles. With its iconic design and eye-catching array of colours - we especially love “Lapis” blue and the original “Volcanic” orange - this enamelled cast iron wonder is made to whip up a lifetime of memorable meals.
lecreuset.ie

FRAGRANCE, PERFUME & SKINCARE

Maison Margiela REPLICA: When The Rain Stops EDT
Touted as “the memory of fresh rain and sunrays” in a bottle, When The Rain Stops (eau de toilette) is a breath of fresh air, inspired by 1960s Dublin. The scent comprises a lush aquatic accord with notes of pine needles, wet earth and pink pepper.

La Bougie Scented Candle In Fir Baby
The latest scent from La Bougie, the West Cork candlemakers, possesses a delightfully complex blend of fir resin, currants and musk that’s perfect for the holiday season.

Duine’s Foraois Collection Self-Care Box with Relaxing Ritual
Experience relaxation of the highest order with Duine’s Foraois self-care box. This forest-inspired collection features a bath bomb, hand-poured candle, spearmint tea brewing kit and online guided meditation manual for your beloved who needs some well-deserved R&R.
duine.ie

VOYA Across The Waves Christmas Collection
VOYA offers a revolutionary range of results-driven seaweed-based facial and body products, and their Christmas collection boasts an array of crackers, sets and candles. Our favourites include the Dreamy Sleep Set Cracker or the Luxury Bathing set, which are sure to impress the beloved wellness buff in your life.
voya.ie

GIFTS OF THE GARB

Glendalough Woolen Mills Handknit Sweaters
There are fewer gifts more lionised than an Irish wool sweater, and we reckon these classic jumpers from Glendalough Woolen Mills are a superb choice. Each and every one-of-a-kind sweater is handknit by company director and head knitwear designer Martha O’Neill in Wicklow using authentic Aran wool.
glendaloughwoolenmills.com

HardLuck Club Alistar Jacket
What do you get a person who has everything? This voguish, burnt orange windbreaker from Galway-based streetwear brand HardLuck Club is the perfect gift to keep that special someone looking snappy.
hardluckclub.store

Sweaty Betty
Whether you’re shopping for a dedicated yogi, studio regular or aspiring marathon runner, you’ll find the perfect gift with Sweaty Betty. From durable leggings to waterproof parkas, a gift from the athleisure mainstay is sure to delight the sporty-chic guru in your life. Pro-tip: we love the Glow Shine 3/4 leggings!
sweatybetty.com

Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Shop
From keffiyeh scarves to Palestinian football kits, a gift from the IPSC shop is perfect for friends and family that supports the work of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign. This holiday season, be sure to remember and champion Palestine with a selection of items from this volunteer-led organisation.
ipsc.ie/ipsc-store

IRISH CULTURE

An Post Irish Stamp Yearbook 2024
The An Post Irish Stamp Yearbook is the ideal gift for anyone on your shopping list this Christmas. This limited-edition hardback book comprises all 15 sets of postage stamps issued in 2024, with additional captivating details and lovely imagery. This special edition chronicle of 2024 includes such stamp collections as ‘St. Brigid’s Day and Imbolc Festival’, ‘The Bicentenary of RNLI’ and many more. Among the major highlights of the book is the ‘Iconic Irish Voices’ collection, a series of stamps honouring four late legends that shaped Irish music: Christy Dignam, Séamus Begley, Sinéad O’Connor and Shane MacGowan. Give a Christmas gift your loved one will remember with this rare An Post keepsake. You can also, of course, buy the Iconic Irish Voices stamps in batches – whether to use on your own Christmas mail, or as a gift for music lovers and fans of the artists.

Abbey Theatre Gift Voucher
Looking to give an experience, rather than another gadget or gizmo, this Christmas? A voucher to the Abbey Theatre is an extra-special gift that keeps on giving with memories to last a lifetime. It can be used for a joyous night out at Emma or to catch the lauded tragicomedy Youth’s The Season -? Loved ones can also redeem the voucher to stock up on a new playscript or go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic playhouse. There’s no shortage of unforgettable experiences to choose from with an Abbey Theatre Gift Voucher, which you can purchase at the Box Office or 24/7 on their website.
abbeytheatre.ie

STOCKING THRILLERS

Andrea Mears Lucky Irish Coin Necklace
Everybody needs a bit of good fortune, and this radiant coin necklace from Andrea Mears is the perfect lucky talisman. Cast from an original old Irish Leath Reul, the gold coin features the Irish hare, which symbolises mystery, positivity and prosperity, and also features the iconic national harp on the reverse side.
andreamears.com

Swords Pavilions Gift Card
As well as being valid for the wide-range of international brands like Foot Locker, Mango, The Perfume Shop, Pandora, Zara, H&M, JD Sports and more, this voucher can be redeemed in the centre’s eleven screen multiplex cinema, and at all of the delicious restaurants on offer. A guaranteed way to charm even the most selective of shoppers.