What's a good memento from Ireland?

Irish Guitarist · 15-07-2016 09:16PM

Something unique to where you live. Maybe a book on the history of your county or a photography book. If you live near a museum you could even get some free brochures or something.

maudgonner · 15-07-2016 09:22PM

The old TV documentary series Hands would be a good one, if you can find reasonably priced DVDs.

(Last I heard they were being released directly by the producer but were very expensive, but RTE may have done a more commercial release since)

osarusan · 15-07-2016 09:58PM

If they're from somewhere cold, some Foxford woollen scarves might be worth a look. About 22-25 euro each.

uck51js9zml2yt · 15-07-2016 10:07PM

An effigy of out Tee-seach.....Inda !

cbyrd · 15-07-2016 10:11PM

LexieOnRale wrote:

Tin whistles for any child under 4. The parents will love you, swear

Yeah. . . They fcuking will

A stick of rock and some rosary beads.
Or
A little can of Irish farts ..

Or go to your local beach, find 2 small stones that are smooth and warm .. these are gratitude stones.. if you look up the meaning and write it in a note it'll mean more than a purchase.
I have a gratitude stone that was given to me 12years ago..

endacl · 15-07-2016 11:41PM

cbyrd wrote: »

I have a gratitude stone that was given to me 12years ago..

Some chancer owes you a present!

cbyrd · 15-07-2016 11:51PM

endacl wrote:

Some chancer owes you a present!

Look up the meaning.. it was a very close friend.. I put it in my pocket every day.. and at big purchase time it gets extra rubs ..
It's very special

diomed · 16-07-2016 06:17AM

osarusan wrote: »

If they're from somewhere cold, some Foxford woollen scarves might be worth a look. About 22-25 euro each.

This is the best idea if they are from a place that gets cold in winter.
When Dublin Woolen Mills were in business (beside Halpenny Bridge) I saw a USA visitor buying about a dozen large scarfs, the type you could wrap around your neck and head.

16-07-2016 08:32AM

If they're...highbrow...a good book or 2 about Ireland or Tipperary, history, geography etc.

If not, something very small but tasteful enough to be displayed, crystal, a nice clock etc.

Otherwise, just grab the Aran jumper, CD of trad music and sliotar stuff, it'll go into a drawer in the States until St. Patrick's Day.

mfceiling · 16-07-2016 10:35AM

HiJacques wrote: »

Any suggestions for a lady other than crystal or linen?

Lingerie...

16-07-2016 10:45AM

mfceiling wrote: »

Lingerie...

Ha ha! It's been a while since I laughed at a post...

PARlance · 16-07-2016 11:32AM

mfceiling wrote: »

Lingerie...

A nice pair of Foxford Woolen Knickers for the Presbyterian accountants.

endacl · 16-07-2016 11:57AM

:eek:

cbyrd wrote: »

Look up the meaning.. it was a very close friend.. I put it in my pocket every day.. and at big purchase time it gets extra rubs ..
It's very special

Load of hippidippi spirituality fluffybrain sites came up. I'm not clicking into those. The stupid might be contagious!

scdublin · 18-07-2016 12:43PM

Well, what did you go with in the end?

InTheTrees · 18-07-2016 01:05PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I'll sell you a turf for €45 and you can keep the fiver for a pint.

I tried that once. I brought a piece of turf for someone in america, I thought it would give a nice homely smell when burned.

But I dunno, maybe its the difference in humidity because it got all crumbly and the smell completely disappeared.