Ireland has for centuries produced products of
world class created by craftsmen of incredible skill, Waterford Crystal
is a prime example. Many other products of a unique nature originate in
Ireland, Aran sweaters, Claddagh rings, Connemara Marble. There is also
a wide range of special Irish memorabilia, or souvenirs if you will. Shamrock
pins and brooches, Blarney stone paperweights, turf carvings and Irish logo
t-shirts.
These establishments specialise in providing a range
of Irish product:
Bramptins Limited
Shops in Auckland Ph: +64 9 4240237 Fax: +64 9 4280961 Email: info@bramptins.co.nz Web: www.bramptins.co.nz
Stock typically Irish groceries, snacks, confectionery and beers. Featuring every aspect of the typical food retailer in Ireland except short life chilled and frozen foods. Locations: Auckland3c Bute Road Browns Bay Auckland Ph: +64 9 4764380 Fx: +64 9 4764381 6 Moana Ave Orewa Hibiscus Coast Ph: +64 9 4278142 Fx: +64 9 4278143 Shop 444 Westfield Shopping Mall Aylesbury Road Pakuranga Auckland Ph: +64 9 5773092 Fx: +64 9 5773062
Butlers Chocolate Cafe
103 Willis Street Wellington Ph: +64 4 4727630 Fax: +64 472 7632
Ireland's favourite chocolate cafe has opened it first international store, right here in New Zealand. Tempt yourself with a selection of Ireland's finest handmade chocolates in a luxurious cafe atmosphere, or order directly for that truly special occasion. - 34 handmade Irish chocolates in store - Complimentary chocolate with every hot drink - Gift boxes and wedding momentos
Celtic Bound
782 Weedons Road, Cnr Weedons and Main South Rds Christchurch Contact: Elizabeth or Tania Doyle Ph: +64 3 3474144 Mob: +64 27 2787974 Email: celticbound@xtra.co.nz
Shop hours are: Wednesday - Sunday 10.00am - 6.00pm Closed Monday and Tuesday Celtic Bound has a range of Celtic jewellery, Wiccan Items and other celtic designs. Items include Handmade Books, T-shirts, Bookmarks, Boxes, Clothes, Fairies, Dragons and gift items. The shop also make Runes and Talismans and other items to order.
Celtic Connexions
394 Grey Street Hamilton 3216 Ph: +64 7 8569501 Fax: +64 7 8569501 Email: celticconnexions@xtra.co.nz Web: www.celt.co.nz
Available in store a good range of Irish goods including shirts, novelty hats,gifts, Wild Goose , national and county flags available family name crests and jewellery. They have an exclusive range of Irish jewellery (catalogue available). wedding and Claddagh rings .Rosary beads and First Communion gifts imported direct from Ireland. Visit the website for further details
HOT Irishman
51 Hartley Avenue Christchurch 8052 Contact: Aidan de Faoite Ph: +64 3 3555001 Mob: +64 22 6359399 Email: sales@hotirishman.co.nz Web: www.hotirishman.co.nz
Supplier of: - Hot Irishman Coffee - Irishman Cream - Irishman Whiskey 70 - Irishman Single Malt View the website to learn more!
Irish Dancing Bags
29 Maioro Street Avondale Auckland Contact: Helen Doyle Ph: +64 9 6264195 Email: irish.dance.bags@xtra.co.nz Web: www.irishdancingbags.co.nz/
Helen is a designer of bags and accesories for Irish dancing. Check out her website which explains how to carry your dresses to ensure they are protected from being crushed while you carry them between home and competition. You can order both bags and accessories online on the website.
Jill Larmer Illustration & Calligraphy
Level 12 Compudigm House 49 Boulcott Street Wellington CBD Contact: Jill Larmer Ph: +64 4 4994047 Fax: +64 4 4994048 Email: jill.larmer@xtra.co.nz
GALLERY: Alphabetica The Gallery Shop 4, 310 Tinakori Road Thorndon Wellington Tel: +64 4 4994046 Fax: +64 4 4733439 Trading hours: Wed-Sun 11.00am - 4.30pm Original and reproduction celtic letter greeting cards – available by mail order or gallery purchase. Fine framed illuminated art, Celtic heraldry, bookplates, and armorial bearings a specialty. Jill is a professional illuminator and calligrapher (also in the Irish uncial script) with particular interest in family heritage and contemporary Irish artwork, celtic designs and fine art. Commissions taken and personal service guaranteed. Alphabetica the Gallery is situated in the Tinakori Village - on the historic walking route between the Wellington Botanic Gardens and Parliament.
Maggie Martins Irish Foods Ltd
PO Box 128 528 Remuera Auckland Contact: Peter Cleland Ph: +64 9 5299494 Mob: +64 21 2743550 Fax: +64 9 5299494 Email: peter@maggiemartins.co.nz Web: www.maggiemartins.co.nz
Irish New Zealanders can enjoy "a wee taste of home", with breads and premixes from Maggie Martin's Irish Foods. Maggie Martin's Soda Bread premixes give you delicious bread quickly and without fuss. No bread machines needed! Just water, a bowl, a spoon and an oven (or griddle for farls). New products will become available within the next few months including wheaten bread, porter cake and Whiskey cake and other delicious products. Also, Maggie Martin's can be found each Saturday from 8.30am to 12.30pm at the City Farmers Market by the Britomart Centre in Auckland with fresh soda bread and wheaten bread.
McPhee's Celtic Centre
188 Main Road, Tawa P.O. Box 56075 Wellington 6230 Contact: Elaine Rowse & Alan Cassidy Ph: +64 4 2321125 Fax: +64 4 2321126 Email: enquiries@mcphees.co.nz Web: www.mcphees.co.nz
New Zealand’s largest supplier of Irish dancing footwear and accessories who also supply a wide range of Irish cds and DVDs, (everything from The Dubliners to Gaelic Storm) and books on Celtic design, cookery, history and mythology. The clothing range includes hats, underwear, socks, ties and t-shirts. All national flags available and Irish province, county, and family name car stickers, mouse mats, wall shields and coffee mugs. Must see jewellery includes the stunning range of Celtic Class wedding rings and Claddagh rings all fashioned in gold. Huge range of St Patrick’s Day outfits, badges, hats and décor. Rosary beads and First Communion gifts imported from Ireland. They also stock a wide range of imported food. Order online through a secure server.
Mitchells Kilt Hire & Wedding Pipers
Mitchell's Bagpipe Centre 237 Dixon Road RD2 Hamilton 3282 Contact: B E Mitchell Ph: +64 7 8434121 Fax: +64 7 8434122 Email: kilt.hire@clear.net.nz; kilts@xtra.co.nz Web: www.kilts.co.nz
Irish National tartan and plain green kilts can be hired from Mitchell Kilt Hire. Pipers available for weddings, funerals, etc. Irish tunes played on the War Pipe/Piob Mhor. Leatherwork made to order, sporrans belts etc. Repairs. Bagpipes and accessories sold and serviced.
Solas Books
PO Box-13-162 Johnsonville Wellington Contact: Brian O'Sullivan Email: solas@paradise.net.nz Web: www.solasbooks.co.nz
Brian is an Irish writer based in New Zealand
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