It’s the most wonderful time of the year, ’tis the season of the Irish Rep’s gift guide! In this year’s guide, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite fellow Irish makers. Whether you’re searching for a perfect gift for a loved one or maybe just an extra stocking stuffer for yourself, we’ve got you covered. In this year’s guide, we’re also spotlighting some of our favorite fellow Irish makers. Of course, topping our personal wish list is seeing you decked out in Irish Rep gear. Make sure to check out our merch — you’d look great in green!
Irish Repertory Theatre Exclusives
Ballybeg Crewneck — The wind won’t go right through you if you’re wearing a Ballybeg crewneck this cold Christmas Eve! Keep your loved ones warm, cozy, and fashionable in one of the hottest looks off the Ballybeg Fashion Week runways, $48. (Only available to purchase at the theatre)
Irish Rep Tote bag — The perfect gift for your commuting loved ones, this tote bag is big enough to carry all of their essentials — like more presents for you! Rumor has it even Santa swapped out his usual sack for this tote bag, but you didn’t hear it from us, $35. (Only available to purchase at the theatre)
Irish Rep Coasters — A gift for the giver and receiver! Your loved one gets to show off their love of Irish theatre and you get a place to put down the drinks you’ll need to get through the holiday season. It’s the perfect exchange, $15. (Only available to purchase at the theatre)
Irish Rep Gift Card — Get your friends and family what they really want this holiday season: the ability to pick what they really want! Irish Rep gift cards can be purchased for any amount and applied to tickets for any performance.
Irish Rep Gift Membership — There’s no gift better than the gift of being able to smugly gloat about attending members-only events. Give your theatre-loving friends a gift that they’ll love year-round. With an Irish Rep membership, they’ll gain access to exclusive pre-sales, ticket discounts, complimentary ticket exchanges, behind-the-scenes content, and more!
Donate — Give the gift that keeps on giving! A donation to the Irish Rep (in your name or your friends/family/loved ones) helps us continue our mission to produce Irish and Irish-American theatre year-round.
Local Irish Gems We Love
SBB The Collection — Is your true love running out of room for partridges and pear trees? Have their neighbors been calling in noise complaints about the eleven pipers piping you sent last year? Don’t fret, we have the solution! This year, buy your true love a beautifully unique gold ring (or five!) from SBB The Collection instead! *Use code IRT10 for 10% off*
Rita White — Had enough of the winter blues? Diversify your color palette with a silk scarf or tie from Rita White. Inspired by her Irish background, Rita’s colorful accessories would make a perfect addition to any fashionable theatre-goer’s closet.
Taylor Yates — Here at the Irish Rep we’re big fans of Yeats, but this holiday season we’re even bigger fans of Yates! Taylor Yates bags are a timeless addition to any bag lover’s collection.
Siobhán Kiernan Designs — A fellow transatlantic gem, literally! Made with Swarovski crystals, Siobhan Kiernan’s beaded jewelry and ornaments are sure to brighten up anyone’s holiday season, and her jewelry will be sure to make your loved ones sparkle.
Irish Breakfast Box — There’s nothing quite like a home-cooked meal, so this holiday season give your loved ones the opportunity to make you a full Irish from scratch! Each Irish breakfast box comes with all the ingredients they’ll need to make a perfect breakfast.
Penny Clover — You don’t need the luck of the Irish to find a great gift for your friends and family this year! Look no further than Penny Clover Candles, a husband and wife team that creates custom soy candles. Options include this reindeer and Christmas tree set ($20), perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
Our Book Recommendations
The Connellys of County Down
by Tracey Lange
Offer your relatives an escape from the family drama of the holidays with Tracey Lange’s latest family drama. The Connellys of County Down is a heartwarming story of an Irish-American family as dedicated to each other as they are to their roots.
Trespasses
by Louise Kennedy
If you have a loved one who seems to find the holiday season a bit too merry, Trespasses, Louise Kennedy’s heartbreaking debut novel, might just be the gift for them. Set in Northern Ireland in 1975, this best-selling novel of a doomed affair is a great pick for readers who need to know what all the buzz is about.
The Storm Keeper’s Island
by Catherine Doyle
It’s never too soon to get your young relatives hooked on Irish stories; the future of the Irish Rep is in your hands! The Storm Keeper’s Island is based on the Irish mythology author and Galway native Catherine Doyle grew up hearing. This series is perfect for mythology lovers in elementary school and beyond.