Tired of finding mass-produced and impersonal products in shops, John found it difficult to find high quality locally-made gifts which make gifting more meaningful. He saw how some of the best products for gifting in Ireland are made by local artistic and creative people who struggle to sell online and often don’t have their own websites. John set out on a mission to support these small Irish businesses and help people find some of Ireland’s most special gifts.
SpecialGifts.ie is a one-stop-shop for finding the perfect gift for any occasion with an exquisite selection of Irish-made treasures. Our sellers are some of the most creative in Ireland, with stories to tell and immense passion for quality design and craftsmanship. When you shop with us, you’re not only supporting the Irish economy, but also numerous small Irish businesses, while receiving one-of-a-kind products crafted with love.
All Irish-made: We believe in the incredible talent that thrives in Ireland, and we are careful as to which sellers we allow to list products on our marketplace. We bring you the very best and ensure all the sellers are based in Ireland and that they make products in Ireland and prioritising locally-sourced material.
Unique: Since we don’t allow mass-produced products, you’ll find more unique gifts, often one of a kind or with a limited production volume. Many items can be personalised or be made entirely bespoke, providing you with an enchanting array of gifting options that stand out. We’ve gathered these treasures in one convenient online shop.
We work closely with our immensely talented Sellers to bring you high-quality, distinctive gifts from every corner of the country. Rest assured, all the products on Special Gifts Ireland are dispatched directly to you by our Sellers based on the island of Ireland, ensuring timely delivery of your unique gift. When you view their individual stores on the marketplace you can read their Bio and also ask questions directly via the Product Enquiry tab to communicate ahead of any purchase.
All our sellers are based on the island of Ireland, and most products are designed and manufactured here.
We ensure that all sellers operate with a high standard of quality in their design, production and delivery.
We promote small businesses to help them develop their brands to continue to produce some of Ireland's best quality design and crafts.
With a pandemic cutting off access to many cultural and artistic activities, he felt like he was in a world of empty craters without any soul or colour. The same applied for when he wanted to buy a gift for people he cared for and all he could find in mainstreet shops was mass-produced items which he felt lacked personality and feeling. He did not know where to find things which were more meaningful.
During this time he acquired many skills about the boring things in life such as business, finance, marketing and IT, and he saw how many business people focus on mass-production to make products cheaper and cheaper to increase profits. He felt the world was losing personality with the same products everywhere. He saw how this comes at a cost to society because mass-produced things generally don’t inspire real emotion in others. Furthermore the wealth does not spread around artistic circles but rather gets eaten up by corporations and people who know how to scale businesses to make money, but who don’t know how to really inspire others or make them feel special. These corporate professionals have often forgotten how to slow down and enjoy the little things in life. They are often exhausted when they go home every night and need some help to unwind and discover the beautiful things life has to offer.
And we are here: SpecialGifts.ie
John Rownan, Founder
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