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Gift Sites & Links
Due to an increased volume of shilling in the old thread I have opened a new thread with the following 2 simple rules: 1) The Charter must be read and adhered to, it is located here 2) To post in this thread you must have at least 30 posts on Boards. Here are some links to sites recommended by your helpful fellow users. I…
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Forum Charter [Read Before Posting]
Welcome to the Gifts & Festivity & Party Ideas forum. You are free to discuss all sorts of festivities and things related to festivities here all year round. Don't know what to wear for a fancy dress, halloween party? Post here. Want to know where to have a stag/hen night? Post here. Haven't a clue with what to get your…
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What are some gift ideas for a female friend?
This is a question that comes up quite often in the workplace and it can be difficult to find the perfect gift. In this world, everyone likes to receive beautiful gifts. Sometimes when we don’t have any kind of idea of what women like most it becomes challenging to choose gifts for you. But it is also a common fact that…
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Upgrading engagement ring
Wondering if anyone can advise regarding upgrading my engagement ring. I want it identical just a bigger carat weight. The jewellers in Galway I purchased it from have advised me they don't do upgrades. Does anyone know of a jeweller (preferably in the west but will travel if I have to) that would do this? And is is…
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Polish name day cards
Anyone know where they are available in Ireland?
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Gift for builder friend who fixed leaky shower
Hi Just wondering if anyone has any advice of a present(non-alcoholic) to get a builder friend who fixed our leaky shower. There was a problem with the silicon in the shower tray, he came and removed the old silicon and put brand new one to stop the leak. He was there for about 30 mins and at the end I wanted to pay him…
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Where to buy unique music birthday gift in Dublin?
My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up, he’s 40 so I’d like to get him something special. He loves music of all kinds. He had a huge collection of vinyl and cds so getting something can be difficult as he might have it already. Does anyone know of anywhere in Dublin that sells unique or rare vinyl or music gifts. Budget…
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Gift for Dad
keeping it short He's 68 doesn't drink doesn't smoke likes tech stuff has loads of laptops , desktops guys life literally evolves around work no interest in clothes / books etc wrecking my head to try get a fun gift from the fat red fella any idea's ???
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gift/voucher for soon to be parents
Hi all Planned on getting a mammas and pappas voucher but they dont do vouchers/giftcards online. Anyone else have recommendations on vouchers/giftcards to use?
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Framed Newspaper
anyone know if there is anywhere you can get framed front pages from Irish newspapers from back in the day, I
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Girl's 20th BG Idea!
My sister will be celebrating her 20th birthday soon and I would like to give her a wonderful gift. The alternative gifts so far are: tablet, headphones, shoes, and watch. Which one do you all think is better? You guys can also tell me about the other options:)
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Gift Idea for hubby
hello, Not sure is this the right thread but looking for help here. Its my hubby's 40th this Christmas and i want to make a sexy calendar for him. I'm rubbish at this kinda stuff and taking pics and i have to admit i don't consider myself sexy, but he loves me so thats all that matters. Looking for tips, ideas, outfits,…
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Personalised 21st birthday card drawn by artist
Can anyone recommend an artist who draws (pen and ink type) personalised birthday cards? The person who did one for me previously is not taking any commissions at the moment, unfortunately. I don't want a cartoon type card - more a reflection of the type of person the 21 yr old is, along with suggestions of his interests,…
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Parent's 50th Wedding Anniversary - Photo Book Company recommendations please?
Hi all, my folks will be 50 yrs married Oct 2nd - we wanna make a photo book (hardback, with pics and descriptions etc) for them as a pressie - anyone who has made similar in the past (a photo book) - can you recommend a company please? I assume on line, but I live in Cork - so could use one locally either. TIA
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Wedding present for friend
Hi, I want to send my friend in Nigeria a present, he is getting married in June. It doesn't matter if it doesn't get there exactly in time. I am finding it hard to find places that ship there. I looked up pottery but they didn't ship. I don't know what to get, because the last thing I sent him never got there and I had to…
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Wine and Irish Food hamper?
Hi Can anyone recommend where I could purchase a nice wine and Irish food hamper for a relative? Some mixed reviews on certain sites online... Would like to support a small business if possible! Maura
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Wife's birthday
As above its my wife's birthday this week and we usually go out for dinner and get her a card etc. Anyway with lockdown in place does anyone have any suggestions what gift I could order her from online instead.. she's in her 30s. Perfume is the obvious one for now but anything else? Also is there anywhere online that would…
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Worthy Gift for 17 Years Old Girl?
Greetings! My cousin's birthday is coming next month. Yes, she is completing seventeen years of her life. Actually, she lives with us and I always treat her like a younger sister. Last year due to some financial reasons we didn't celebrate her birthday and only cut one cake without gifts. That's why I want to make this…
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Birthday gift idea for a 16 year old
Hi Need to attend a friends son's birthday party and need an idea to buy a gift worth around 20-25 eur. Can someone please help with what a 16 year old would like ?
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Am I being a snow-flake?
Hi, So I ordered a calendar for a sick and frail loved-one. The order took 2 weeks extra to arrive. It arrived today. I found pictures of random toddlers in it. I contacted the company straight away. They did the usual I am sorry for your experience and we will send you a new calendar free of charge. I notified them that…
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Costume
Hi, Im currently organising my frds hen party and our theme is "'My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. Can anyone tell me where i can get a tacky frilly mad bridesmaid dress long at the back and short infront...Ive looked on ebay but very expensive and not that nice. Anyones help and advice is welcomed.. Please
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Where can I get a box for posting
Couldn't find a suitable forum for this question, but here goes. Does anybody know where I can buy a cardboard box for posting (500mm x 500x 200). Thanks, T
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Last minute Halloween costumes
Has anyone purchased adult costumes at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl etc? Think I’ve left it too late for delivery from online fancy dress stores.
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90th Birthday Venue/Entertainment Reccomendations
Looking for some recommendations for a family 90th birthday party. Looking for venue in South Dublin/ Dublin City function room/private space that would accommodate around 120 people that can cater finger food/ buffet set up. We were going to do a DJ as entertainment (still an option) but we had a family wedding last year…
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Brazilian Online Retailer Recommendation
Folks, We need some help getting a birthday gift purchased in Brazil for somebody living there, so they’d need to deliver too... Has anyone got any experience and recommendations of what might be a good site ? In terms of the nature of the gift it’s for an adult female, 30, interested in sports, fashion, art, jewelry…
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Lockdown birthday ideas
With lockdown, are we all confined to buying material gifts? :( Girlfriend turns 26 in June. I’m usually quite organised but haven’t done a two this year with lockdown. We’re almost 2 years together. For reference : Last year I got her a kindle paper white, a spa stay in The Monart in wexford. I wrote a poem and had it…
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50th Birthday Gift
Hi Looking for pressie suggestions for my 50 year young fun loving outdoorsy sister. Maximum budget is 100e. Thanks in advance - I'm baffled!
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Large balloons
Hi guy's! Does anyone happen to know where I could get some huge balloons by any chance? Been checking a few places but wanted to get some bigger ones than the 3ft confetti types that seem to be common place now. Don't really wanna go down the eBay route, would prefer to buy local.. ðŸ˜
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Stag Party
Hey everyone, Looking at setting up a stag for March. We are looking to get somewhere that has good bars (with lice music amd good atmosphere etc) but mot really wanting somewhere too big with night clubs. Late bars are all great and is what we want at most. Went to Kilkenny on a stag 2 months ago and that was too big with…
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God child’s first xmas
Any ideas for gifts for my god daughters first xmas?