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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:
Auckland

3c 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


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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

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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.


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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

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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!


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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.

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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.


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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