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GRATITUDE WITH CRAFT

There is a rich array of productsto browse on designireland.ie,much of which would work wellas thoughtful corporate giftoptions. The easy-to-navigate siteis presented by the Design &Crafts Council of Ireland andshowcases homewares, jewelleryand fashion, and novel gifts. Thewebsite also provides info on theIrish designers of note – once aproduct is chosen, the site linksbrowsers to approved onlinestockists to complete thepurchase. Included in thecollection are fine art archivalprints of the Liberty House or Poolbeg towers in a handmadewhite wooden frame by Jando Design (A2, €175), as well asclassic check cashmere throws by modern heritage brandFoxford Woollen mills (€150). Soft and delicate, they featurea classic three-colour block check pattern in a neutral paletteof grey, bone and natural white.

Another good option is a luxury candle from Rathbornes1488 Beyond the Pale collection, which includes the DublinTea Rose, Oud & Patchouli and the Bitter Orange, Birch Tar &Balsam candles. Now, Rathbornes 1488 has launched twoother exquisite scents: Dublin Dusk and Cassis Leaves &Jasmine. The candles are priced from €36 to €54.rathbornes1488.ie

GADGET GURUS

Sure to be either a hit or an incriminator at the officeChristmas party, the compact HP Sprocket Photo Printerprints 2 x 3-inch snapshots from your smartphone or tablet as quickly as you can post them. Smallenough to slip into a bag or pocket,seamless Bluetooth connectivity meansfriends can get in on the action too,linking their socialmedia accounts andadding emojis andtext before printingthe perfect pic. It comesin black, a pop of red orthe very sleek white androse gold. It costs €169(includes paper).harveynorman.ie

Blending into the background at just 25.6 incheslong, the Sonos Beam Smart Soundbar withAmazon Alexa Voice Control offers excellent soundwhile streaming music, watching TV, enjoyingpodcasts or playing video games. Five far-fieldmicrophones can detect your voice from anydirection, while the sound output is satisfyinglybassy. Pick it up in Arnotts for €450. arnotts.ie

The foldable Freedom Bluetooth Keyboard isa useful gift for clients who are often on the move. Itworks with most Bluetooth-enabled smart devices,while the USB-charged battery lasts for 30 days onstandby, with 44 hours of running time. After use,the silver keyboard folds in half, while its carry casecan also double as a stand for your tablet or phone.Prices start at €24 plus VAT. giftinnovations.ie

A Swiss Army Knife for golfers is the best way todescribe the PGA Tour Golf Multi Tool. Itincludes a club groove brush and a magnetic ball

marker with a keyring for attachment. Find it onAmazon.co.uk for around €11.50.

TIMELY CONTRIBUTION

If you like the idea of gifting awatch to a client or associatethis Christmas, why not chooseone with an environmentalleaning? Seiko is partneringwith marine conservationistFabien Cousteau to launcha special edition Save theOcean Prospex collectionof timepieces. Part of theproceeds of the watch saleswill be donated to the non-profit Fabien CousteauOcean Learning Centre, whichraises awareness of ways toprotect and preserve earth’s oceans and marine life.

The new series of Prospex models,which are distributed by Timemark tovarious stores around Ireland, features a gradient blue dialand bezel resembling the surface of an ocean. Comprisingthree special edition models, the collection includes a stainlesssteel solar Chronograph (€489) and two automatic models.One has a rubber strap and is known to Seiko fans as the‘turtle’ because of its shape (€489), while the stainless steelversion is dubbed the ‘samurai’ due to the sharp blade-cutfinish to the case (€539). Each model is water-resistant to 200metres and has a unidirectional bezel. seiko.ie

Season Of GoodwillA little largesse goes a long way in bolstering client and customer relations.

Emily Styles outlines some executive and corporate gift ideas

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PEN PALS

For those who still enjoy the scratch of pen on paper, iconicbrand Montblanc offers sophistication in writing instruments.The Montblanc Homage to Homer Limited Edition BallpointPen, €765, at Weir & Sons draws inspiration from the storyof the Trojan horse. The overall shape of the pen is inspiredby the muscular and defined shape of the horse, with theback and clip of the piece reflecting the spear. The ring abovethe cone borrows Greek-inspired motifs, traditionally spottedon Greek black-figured pottery. It’s crafted from preciousblack resin with a matte finish. weirandsons.ie

Elsewhere, Enniskillen wood-turner Brendan Bannon sells arange of pens that he makes from bog oak, finished witheither sterling silver, chrome or gold plating. The pens have ascrew-top lid that also screws onto the bottom of the penwhen in use. Rollerball and fountain pens are available; thefountain pen features a two-tone nib with Iridium point, whilethe rollerball includes a ceramic-tipped cartridge for smooth

writing. Each pen comes in its own hinged, woodenpresentation case and prices range from €60 to €260.brendanwoodturning.com

LEATHERS IN WEIRS

Weir & Sons is an iconic Irishjewellers with plenty of giftoptions to show clients, staffor business partners thatthey are valued. Optionsinclude exquisitetimepieces from theworld’s leading watchbrands, stylish writinginstruments and leathergoods from brands likeSaddler and The Bridge.

Quality leather pieces likebags and wallets in Weirs & Sons make for corporate giftsthat are both functional and fashionable. A fine choice is themid-brown leather laptop bag, €210, from sustainableScandinavian brand Saddler. It can accommodate a 15”laptop and features one large zip pocket at the front, with apadded slip-in pocket and two slip-in pockets inside. It alsocomes with an adjustable and removable shoulder strap.weirandsons.ie

Midleton VeryRare is the world’smost sought-afterIrish Whiskey.Sure to impress,this is a highlycollectable giftthat will betreasured by everydiscerning whiskeyappreciator.

Created in 1984 byMaster DistillerEmeritus, BarryCrockett, it is the ultimateexpression of hisart and expertise.Today, Barry’svision is honouredby Master Distiller, Brian Nation, as he handpicksthe finest and rarest whiskeys and carefullyblends them to create the annual vintage ofMidleton Very Rare.

Only a select number of casks are deemed ofsufficient excellence and rarity to bear theMidleton Very Rare name, making this the pinnacle of Irish whiskey.

Available from specialist off licences now for €180.

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CLAD YOUR IPAD IN STYLE

Originally a furniture designer, Kildare man Garvan de Bruirturned his talents to high-end leather bags and accessories,incorporating a bold, no-nonsense aesthetic. The iPad sleevefrom de Bruir’s Racing Collection has a padded double wallthat provides extra protection and holds the iPad securely inplace, without the need for a top flap. The leather sleeve isdecorated with a quilted pattern that is used across theRacing Collection. It costs €145 – pair it with an iPhone sleevefrom the same collection, which costs €70-€80 depending onthe phone’s size. debruir.com

MISTLETOE AND WINE

Donnybrook Fair has put together beer and wine hampersfor tasty gifts. Its Ultimate wine option (€75) is worth a look,comprising J. de Villebois Sancerre and La Bastide StDominique Châteauneuf du Pape. Classic wines both, theypair well with food and will go down a treat.donnybrookfair.ie

If some premium uisce beatha is what you want as acorporate gift, go for the 2018 vintage of Midleton VeryRare. The 35th edition in the renowned and highlycollectable range, first unveiled in 1984, is a blended Irishwhiskey that was crafted at the Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork,by master distiller Brian Nation.

The blend of single pot still and single grain Irish whiskeyswere matured in lightly-charred ex-Bourbon American oakbarrels for between 12 and 28 years. This gives the 2018variety a vanilla sweetness that is a hallmark of the MidletonVery Rare series. Bottled at 40% ABV, it has an RRP of €180.

BLUE BOOK GETAWAYS

Ireland’s Blue Book is a collectionof Irish country house hotels, manorhouses, castles and restaurants.Located throughout the island ofIreland, these charming and stylishhideaways provide nice corporategift options, through Ireland’s BlueBook vouchers.

The gift vouchers can be used inover 50 locations, which spanGeorgian manors, boutique hotelsand gourmet restaurants. Amongthem are the five-star MerrionHotel in Dublin, Gregans Castle inClare and Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud.

Vouchers can be purchased for any amount over €100.They are presented in a gift wallet that includes a free copy ofthe Blue Book brochure. Vouchers can be used for overnightstays, meals or treatments in hotel spas. Expired vouchers arealso accepted by all Blue Book properties. Seeirelandsbluebook.com or phone (01) 676 9914.

HANDY DIRECTORY

Ireland – A Directory hasbeen Ireland’s most widelyused reference book for over50 years, and is a handy giftfor business recipients. Detailsin the 2019 edition coveraround 9,000 organisations inthe private and the publicsector. Among them are localauthorities, governmentdepartments, ad agencies,universities and EU institutions.

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This year, the IPA has developed a Directory app, whichcan be purchased from Google Store and Apple’s app store.Functions include powerful search functionality, bookmarkingand detailed information about businesses in the Republic ofIreland. In a time of high-tech databases, look to the IPADirectory. Visit ipa.ie or phone (01) 240 3600.

CONCERT HALL CLASSICS

Memory-making and emotion-inspiring, music is a good giftand there is no better place to enjoy it than the NationalConcert Hall, Ireland’s home of music. The NCH hasdecades of sterling performances already chalked up, andclients can sample future musical gems through a NationalConcert Hall gift card. The gift card is the golden ticket to a wide variety of

performances, from the mastery of the London SymphonyOrchestra in the International Concert Series, or theinnovation of Philip Glass and Nils Frahm in the NCH’sPerspectives series. The venue also holds family shows all year round, including its Christmas concert featuring the ever-popular The Snowman.

A gift card can be purchased for any amount above €20and be redeemed in person, by telephone or online byquoting the gift card number. A Friend of the NationalConcert Hall gift membership offers colleagues or clients a

year-long cultural experience. Gift memberships are availableto purchase from €115 from the booking office. nch.ie

TAX-FREE THANKS WITH ONE4ALL

A One4All Gift Card is a staple festive thank youdistributed to staff. The cards can be worth anything from €15to €500 and are completely tax-free for the donor andrecipient. One4all Gift Cards are now accepted in more than8,500 outlets nationwide, including Penneys, Argos, M&S,

Debenhams,selectedSuperValuoutlets andonline withLittlewoodsIreland.

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Ireland’s Blue Book Gift Vouchers are an ideal corporate gift, perfect for rewarding employees, incentive programmes or client recognition. Ireland’s Blue Book Gift Vouchers can be used in over 50 of Ireland’s

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businesses. In addition to the range of choice on offer withtheir gift card, staff will also receive ongoing benefits free ofcharge, with hotel offers, retailer discounts and monthlyprizes, courtesy of One4all Plus. Sent every month to allOne4all Gift Card members, One4all Plus effectively extendsthe corporate gift reward throughout the year.one4allrewards.ie

PREMIUM BRANDED

Another good source of brandeditems for corporate gifting isConnect Promotions. Based inCork, the firm works with clientelenationally, many of whom are bigcompanies and/or headquartersfor multinationals. Bob Gee inConnect Promotions notes thatemployers providing theiremployees with gifts andpromotional merchandise is a verypopular and growing trend. Headds that with the economyheading towards full employment,businesses need to make more ofan effort to boost staff loyalty –

which they are doing with quality corporate gifts. One of Connect Promotions’ specialities is premium brand

promotional gifts. They are a cut above the typicalpromotional goods, and include The North Face andPatagonia clothing, Moleskine notebooks and Contigo waterbottles. You can also source Cross pens and CamelBak bottlesand bags from Connect Promotions. These products can thenbe branded with your own company name or design, all atvery competitive prices. connectpro.ie

BRANDED GIFTS

Leading Edge has, for over 25years, supplied more than €80mworth of promotional products tobusinesses and institutions. The firmpartners with leading brands for itspromotional gift range, includingNike, Moleskine and Cross.

Best-selling gift options includean activity tracker, which measurescalorie burn, steps taken and sleepactivity. Incorporating Bluetoothtechnology, the activity trackeralso has a rechargeable batteryand the device is waterproof.

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GIFTED BRANDED SOLUTIONS




A free smart device app pairs and manages the activitytracker. It is suitable for iOS 7 and above, as well as Androidoperating systems.

Christmas-themed gift options include Leading Edge’s MidiGift Box. It contains a selection of fine chocolates and amini bottle of Black Label Lanson Champagne. Thebusiness operates a showroom in South CityBusiness Park where its full range of promotional giftoptions can be perused. Alternatively, call (01) 4141973 for a quote or catalogue, or [email protected].

Promotional goods can make for tastycorporate gifts too, which is where TaraSlevin can help. The firm has been on top oftrends in promotional goods for more than 40years – the latest popular option is forbranded confectionery, branded biscuits andbranded luxury chocolate.

The edible promotional gift option works because it appealsto every age, gender or demographic. Many of thecontainers used for the confectionery are also reusable, whichgives your brand that extra bit of exposure.

The Tara Slevin range of personalised confectioneryproducts includes bite-sized sweets in covered glass jars, fullypersonalised containers with chocolates, sweets or mints, flowwrap packages, retro confectionery, jam, honey, biscuits,healthy options and ice pops. taraslevingroup.ie

STYLISH WEARABLES

Hand-made since 1960, Shevlin hatsare worn by many well-known faces,including Stephen Fry, Bobby

Womac and Michael D.Higgins. A gift of awool felt Trilby inolive green has aroguish personal

touch. Priced at €75, itcan be made to measure

at no extra cost. shevlin.ieScarves are usually safe bets for

corporate gifting. The Fendi scarf fromBrown Thomas (€400) takes winter warming

to stylish heights and this wool and silk number is asartorial winner. brownthomas.com

CUFFED AND SUITED

Stonechat Jewellers in Dublin’s Westbury Mall wasestablished by Ann Chapman in 2012. The business has aninteresting selection of cufflinks for sale, comprising chunkynumbers in silver priced between €150 and €200 per pair.The Shadow Lines Silver cufflinks for €150 measure 22mmacross and are described as ‘seriously statement’. The unusualdesign features contrasting hammered and high-polishedfinishes. stonechatjewellers.ie

A novel gift option sure to jazz up the ordinary suit-and-tiebusiness uniform is Hidden Gent. The Dublin startup waslaunched this year and is a variation on the subscription boxtheme. It sells gift boxes with brightly coloured socks, ties andscarves, pocket squares and cufflinks that are posted out tocustomers once per month. Sign your client up for a three-month subscription for €135, while a six-month subscriptioncosts €240. hiddengent.ie

FESTIVE FARE

There’s no shortage of food hamper options to impress clientsand colleagues. Morton’s in Dublin sells several options,among them a deluxe hamper for €250. Presented in a largewicker basket with a lid, the hamper includes Jean-ClaudeBoisset red wine, Château de Tracy white wine, Morton’sWild Boar Pâté, Chez Emily Chocolates, Villani Salami Truffleand Saucisson Sec D’Auvergne. mortons.ie

Another option with an organic bent is the Indulgencehamper from The Happy Pear, €135. The firm’s founders,

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brothers David and Stephen Flynn, have stuffed 20 treats intothis hamper, including chocolate, tea, coffee and organicSpanish wines. thehappypear.ie

Fallon & Byrne also assemble a range of quality foodhampers, priced from €150 for the gourmet Irish option, tothe extravaganza hamper, with 28 products, for €350. Addthree fine wines to the extravaganza hamper – including aBosquet Des Papes Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc – to bring theprice up to €500. fallonandbyrne.com

ART APPEAL

Lovers of sea and sky will appreciate the emotive energy ofDublin artist Leah Beggs’ work, which is inspired by thesurrounds of her home in Connemara. Her dynamic workforms part of various collections, including the Deloitte ArtCollection, Savills Ireland, Office of the RevenueCommissioners and Microsoft Irish Art Collection. If you areconsidering adding to your collection, pictured is BlueForecast, an oil on canvas work for €3,950. Beggs is holdingan exhibition in the Solomon Gallery near the Westbury Hotelfrom January 10. leahbeggs.com

For appealing works of art that fit the corporate gift bill butdon’t come with hefty price tags, visit Gifted, thecontemporary craft and design fair taking place in the RDSfrom December 5 to 9. Hundreds of Irish designers and artists

will exhibit, among them Inishowen artist Sharon McDaid. Hercolourful, cartoony works are popular and she will be sellinglimited edition prints at Gifted. giftedfair.ie




CLASSY CRYSTAL

Crystal with a contemporary twist, all pieces from J Hill’sStandard are hand-cut in Waterford by two mastercraftsmen with over a century of experience between them.For the Cuttings collection, Italian designer Martino Gampercreated a series of three distinctive cuts that appear across afamily of functional tableware. Cuttings whiskey glass, €120,and whiskey decanter, €550. jhillsstandard.com

Another source of fine-cut crystal gift options is DingleCrystal. The family-run business was founded in 1998 bymaster craftsman and former Waterford Crystal worker SeanDaly. The firm has a good selection of corporate gift optionsthat can be viewed and purchased through its website. TheCeltic flame bell decanter, costing €285, is a graceful piece toconsider. dinglecrystal.ie

GENTLEMAN GROOMING

Proving that function can have form, Marram Co’s POPtravel shaving set (€68) is a study in eye-catching design. Thelightweight silicone brush, with quick-drying hair, andcollapsible shaving bowl pack neatly away into a protective

case and comewith a travel-sizedcontainer ofshaving creamsuitable for allskin types.Available in red,aubergine, blueand yellow.marramco.com

For a more substantial grooming kit, check out TheGrafton Barber’s corporate grooming package. It costs€220 and includes shampoo and conditioner, shaving gelsand oils, hair sprays, a traditional straight razor shave in theDublin business and various styling gels/waxes.graftonbarbers.com

CREATED WITHAUDACITY

As its Mill Streetconstruction nearscompletion, TheDublin LibertiesDistillery is tippedto transform theIrish whiskeylandscape.Crafted withaudacity, thesewhiskeys of theDLD are bornefrom the hand-selected naturalingredients,rebellious tastechoices andpioneeringdistillationprocesses ofmaster distillerDarrylMcNally.

Ideal corporate gift options from the distillery include TheDublin Liberties Oak Devil Irish Whiskey. An exceptional non-chill filtered five-year-old blend of single malt and grainwhiskeys, it’s full of character and bottled at 42% ABV. It’s available in Molloy’s Liquor Stores and select off-licences.

The Dubliner 10-Year-Old Single Malt is distilled in copperpot stills from 100% malted barley and laid to rest for adecade in bourbon casks. This award-winning whiskey lingerslong on the palate and is available in SuperValu and selectoff-licences nationwide.

Five years in the making, the super-premium Dead RabbitIrish Whiskey is aged in bourbon casks and finished in half-size virgin American oak barrels. It’s available in O’Brien’s

Available in Molloy’s Liquor Stores

SEE US AT WORK: Go to thedld.com between December 7th & 31st, and use the code BUSINESS to receive 20% o� selected tickets to The Dublin Liberties Distillery at 33 Mill Street, Dublin 8.

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Wine, Dunnes Stores and selectoff-licences nationwide.

And for a Christmas presentwith a twist, go to thedld.combetween December 7th and 31st

to book your tickets to TheDublin Liberties Distillery anduse the code BUSINESS toreceive 20% off your tickets.

GIFTS THAT MAKE SCENTS

For close to two decades,Cloon Keen has been makingscents that are entwined withthe Irish landscape and theGalway collective’s latest forayinto fragrance has again beendone with aplomb. CastañaEau de Parfum (€150) was awarded five stars by Perfumes:The Guide 2018 and discerning noses will detect in it a traceof golden caramel, which gradually develops into rich vetiver,cardamom and red pepper, with delicate floral notes of cassiaabsolute and jasmine blossoms. A tasteful and nicelypresented gift. cloonkeen.com

THE GIFT OF GIVING

Patricia O’Neill, who works withGrant Thornton, foundedRiseRwanda with colleaguesfrom Initiafy, Ernst & Young,Financial Risk Solutions and theWeb Summit. The charity has twoaims, one of which is to sponsorthe education of vulnerablechildren in rural Rwanda bycovering everything from schoolfees, transport, equipment andbooks, medical insurance, uniformsand food costs when they are athome. All children receivebreakfast and lunch each day atschool as part of the sponsorshipprogramme.

The second strand is theWomen’s Co-operative that gives women joint matchedfunding of up to €200 to start and finance their own smallmicro business. All donations go directly to fund RiseRwandainitiatives and all work is done by volunteers. RiseRwanda isregistered in Ireland – make a donation your corporate gift toa client. riserwanda.com


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