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holiday guide
Celtic Holidays 8.
D onegal Square has been
importing distinctive designs creates exceptional products for men 7. Dubarry of Ireland 9.
from Ireland and the British Isles and women alike and are another store was added to the shop’s Photos for
for more than 31 years. This holiday favorite. Their Orla tweed handbag and collection over the last numbers 8-9
season, the shop is highlighting some matching neck scarf in shades of gray few years. Perfect for courtesy of
of the designers and craftspeople and blue plaid (also available in other both city and country Donegal Square
that have helped make the store a tweeds) would be a welcome gift. wear, Dubarry’s products
unique shopping experience in historic 4. Studio Donegal’s fine, pure new connect us to Ireland and
Downtown Bethlehem. wool blanket is sure to help keep the its heritage. These Gore-Tex
chill away this coming winter, and the lined Kerry boots can be worn casual
1. Nicholas Mosse Pottery is a shop shop carries a variety of the mill’s caps, or for dress. Shown here in Chestnut,
favorite from County Kilkenny, Ireland, scarves, bags and blankets in gorgeous it’s available in four other colors, and
and has been creating handmade mixed wool. Everything is hand-woven special orders can be accommodated.
earthenware for 40 years. Mosse uses a on site in Kilcar, County Donegal.
traditional sponging technique to create 8. Shanore Celtic Jewelery’s Tree
a variety of patterns and designs. Pieces 5. West End Knitwear’s warm yet of Life Sterling Silver Pendant is a new
can be mixed and matched to make a lightweight full zip sweater in blue design this season in peridot and white
wonderful gift that’s cherished for and navy yarns is spun with merino Swarovski crystals. You can find this
years to come. wool to give it a softened texture. It’s pendant and many other traditional
just one option from a large number of and contemporary designs from
2. Branigan Weavers can be found sweaters at Donegal Square — there Shanore to add to your list.
north of Dublin in the town of Drogheda, are plenty of styles and colors to
County Louth. John Branigan and family choose from this season. 9. Scottish-born Keith Jack’s
has been designing and producing Celtic cross in sterling silver with
ladies’ apparel for many years worldwide. 6. Tweed caps, like this one from accents of 10k yellow gold represents
Wrap yourself or a special someone on Hanna Hats, are always a huge seller faith, four elements and the seasons.
your list this season with one of John at the shop. These caps are a classic, It’s also available in two other finishes
Branigan’s shawl-collared wool capes. traditional accessory for men and and sizes. The artist takes inspiration
Available in an assortment of colors, women alike. In its 31 years of business, from landscapes in Scotland and
it’s sure to impress. Donegal Square Ireland when he designs his
offers a wide assortment of Branigan the shop has sold pieces. Donegal Square offers a broad
Weavers’ capes, shawls, scarves, hats thousands of selection of Jack’s handcrafted jewelry,
caps. They make including pendants, earrings,
and blankets. a great gift any bracelets, rings and more.
3. Mucros time of the year.
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