Christmas Ideas Online from West Cork Ireland!

Even down here in West Cork, the land of unavailable or unreliable broadband, you can find a wealth of ideas for special Christmas gifts available online, as well as some fun and exciting activities to enjoy leading up to and during the holidays.

Unique Products:

The Barn Gallery & Studio (Drimoleague) - www.barngalleryireland.com
- Purchase paintings/prints or commission your own

Irish Arans (Timoleague) - www.irisharans.com
- Handmade Knitwear in a large variety of styles for women, men, children and babies.

Just Say 3D (Clonakilty) - www.justsay3d.com
- Unique 3D portraits

O'Sullivan's Toys (Skibbereen) - www.osullivanstoys.com
- A wide range of toys available to purchase online.

The Sally Miller Collection (Rosscarbery) - www.sallymiller.ie
- Luxury Aromatherapy Products Delivered Right to Your Door - or to the recipient.
- A Range of Gift Bags, Gift Boxes and Vouchers available.
- Order by 18th December for gifts to arrive before Christmas.

Gift Vouchers:

Alanahwood B&B and Spa (Skibbereen) - www.alanahwood.com
- Gift voucers for accommodation and spa treatments.

Whale Watch West Cork (Union Hall) - www.whalewatcwestcork.com
- Special Christmas Draw: Order a Whale Watching Voucher for 2 or more by December 15th and get a chance to win a FREE ticket for 2 for 2009! Draw: 20th December
- Season Tickets: New for 2009! The ideal gift for the wildlife enthusiast.

Inish Beg Luxury Self Catering Accommodation (Baltimore) - www.inishbeg.com
- Gift Vouchers Available for accommodation or cookery classes.
- Also, 10% Discount on Bookings for 2009 made before 25th December.

Irish Water Sports (Baltimore and Dublin) - www.irishwatersports.ie
- Gift Vouchers for power boat courses and rentals in West Cork or Dublin.

Trident Hotel (Kinsale) - www.tridenthotel.ie
- Gift Vouchers

Special Treats / Events and Greetings:

Dream Cakes (Clonakilty) - www.dreamcakes.ie
- Gingerbread Houses and Custom Designed Cakes

Imagination Attic (Clonakilty) - www.imaginationattic.ie
- Handmade Greeting Cards and Invitations

Christmas in Kinsale (Kinsale) - www.kinsale.ie
- A very full programme of events for all ages.

Winter Wonderland (Skibbereen) - www.skibbereen.ie/winterwonderland
- Santa visits, live crib, Christmas Food and Craft Markets
- Purchase a ticket for Winter Wonderland and get a entry into a competition for an Interactive White Board for the your school.

Every year the list grows and it's so tempting to shop online rather than brave the crowded shops!