{"id":718,"date":"2019-05-28T14:49:52","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T14:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/democontent.codex-themes.com\/sites\/lifestyle-blog\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2023-02-08T13:45:08","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T13:45:08","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1655124947927{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<style>#gem-featured-posts-slider-66153edb3aba1 .gem-featured-post-title { letter-spacing: px !important; }#gem-featured-posts-slider-66153edb3aba1 .set { background-color: #000000; }<\/style><style><\/style> <div class=\"preloader default-background fullwidth-preloader\" style=\"height: 500px;\"><div class=\"preloader-spin-new\"><\/div><\/div> <div id=\"gem-featured-posts-slider-66153edb3aba1\" class=\"gem-featured-posts-slider fullwidth-block centered-captions style-new\" data-paginator=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;regular&quot;,&quot;style&quot;:&quot;light&quot;,&quot;position&quot;:&quot;left_right&quot;}\" data-sliding-effect=\"slide\" data-auto-scroll=false > <article id=\"post-4238\" class=\"slide-item portfolio-item\" style=\"height: 500px;background-image: url(https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-thegem-featured-post-slide-fullwidth.jpg)\" data-background=\"url(https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-thegem-featured-post-slide-fullwidth.jpg)\"> <div class=\"gem-featured-posts-slide-overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7)\"><\/div> <div class=\"gem-featured-posts-slide-item\"> <div class=\"gem-featured-post-title title-h2 \" style=\"color: #0a0a0a\">Why Irish gifts make perfect Christmas presents<\/div> <div class=\"gem-featured-post-excerpt styled-subtitle \" style=\"color: #0a0a0a\"> <div> <p> Irish gifts have a whole lot of love behind them \u2013 they\u2019re lovingly crafted, full of symbols of love and cherished by lovers of Ireland both at home and abroad.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-featured-post-btn-box\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.thegem-button-66153edb43a6e7368 .gem-button svg {fill: #388d7d;}.thegem-button-66153edb43a6e7368 .gem-button:hover svg {fill: #000000;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-inline thegem-button-66153edb43a6e7368\" ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-small gem-button-style-outline gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-border-2\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 0px;border-color: #388d7d;color: #388d7d;\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.borderColor='#388d7d';this.style.backgroundColor='transparent';this.style.color='#388d7d';\" onmouseenter=\"this.style.borderColor='#388d7d';this.style.backgroundColor='#388d7d';this.style.color='#000000';\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/22\/why-irish-gifts-make-perfect-christmas-presents\/\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/article> <article id=\"post-1679\" class=\"slide-item portfolio-item\" style=\"height: 500px\" data-background=\"url(https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mmoher.png)\"> <div class=\"gem-featured-posts-slide-overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7)\"><\/div> <div class=\"gem-featured-posts-slide-item\"> <div class=\"gem-featured-post-title title-h2 \" style=\"color: #0a0a0a\">Meet the Maker &#8211; The Moher Soap co.<\/div> <div class=\"gem-featured-post-excerpt styled-subtitle \" style=\"color: #0a0a0a\"> <div> <p>They are a natural Irish skincare company from the West of Ireland based beside the Cliffs of Moher. Their range of products includes handmade soap, body scrubs, body moisturisers, lip balms, bath salts and a selection of gift sets.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-featured-post-btn-box\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.thegem-button-66153edb55a798148 .gem-button svg {fill: #388d7d;}.thegem-button-66153edb55a798148 .gem-button:hover svg {fill: #000000;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-inline thegem-button-66153edb55a798148\" ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-small gem-button-style-outline gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-border-2\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 0px;border-color: #388d7d;color: #388d7d;\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.borderColor='#388d7d';this.style.backgroundColor='transparent';this.style.color='#388d7d';\" onmouseenter=\"this.style.borderColor='#388d7d';this.style.backgroundColor='#388d7d';this.style.color='#000000';\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/20\/the-moher-soap-co\/\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/article> <article id=\"post-1621\" class=\"slide-item portfolio-item\" style=\"height: 500px\" data-background=\"url(https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cauldron-hat-st-patrick-day-scaled-thegem-featured-post-slide-fullwidth.jpg)\"> <div class=\"gem-featured-posts-slide-overlay\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7)\"><\/div> <div class=\"gem-featured-posts-slide-item\"> <div class=\"gem-featured-post-title title-h2 \" style=\"color: #0a0a0a\">Why it\u2019s great to be Irish on St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/div> <div class=\"gem-featured-post-excerpt styled-subtitle \" style=\"color: #0a0a0a\"> <div> <p>It\u2019s great to be Irish all year round but St. Patrick\u2019s Day is the one day of the year that we can really feel proud. For a small country, Ireland has really made its mark on the world. 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The Moher Soap co.<\/span><\/a><\/h5> <\/div> <div class=\"post-text\"> <div class=\"summary\"> <p>They are a natural Irish skincare company from the West of Ireland based beside the Cliffs of Moher. Their range of products includes handmade soap, body scrubs, body moisturisers, lip balms, bath salts and a selection of gift sets.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-meta date-color\"> <div class=\"entry-meta clearfix gem-post-date\"> <div class=\"post-meta-right\"> <\/div> <div class=\"post-meta-left\"> <span class=\"post-meta-author\">By <\/span> <\/div> <\/div><!-- .entry-meta --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/article><!-- #post-1679 --> <article id=\"post-1621\" class=\"no-image item-animations-not-inited clearfix post-1621 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured category-holidays tag-featured\"> <div class=\"gem-compact-item-left\"> <div class=\"gem-compact-item-image\"> <a class=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/13\/why-it-is-great-to-be-irish-st-patricks-day\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cauldron-hat-st-patrick-day-scaled-thegem-blog-compact.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"cauldron-hat-st-patrick-day\" \/><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-compact-item-right\"> <div class=\"gem-compact-item-content\"> <div class=\"post-title\"> <h5 class=\"entry-title reverse-link-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/13\/why-it-is-great-to-be-irish-st-patricks-day\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"light\">Why it\u2019s great to be Irish on St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/span><\/a><\/h5> <\/div> <div class=\"post-text\"> <div class=\"summary\"> <p>It\u2019s great to be Irish all year round but St. Patrick\u2019s Day is the one day of the year that we can really feel proud. For a small country, Ireland has really made its mark on the world. From our sporting achievements to our music legends to our talented actors and writers, with The Banshees of Inisherin picking up awards left, right and centre, there\u2019s plenty to be proud of.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-meta date-color\"> <div class=\"entry-meta clearfix gem-post-date\"> <div class=\"post-meta-right\"> <\/div> <div class=\"post-meta-left\"> <span class=\"post-meta-author\">By <\/span> <\/div> <\/div><!-- .entry-meta --> <\/div> <\/div> <\/article><!-- #post-1621 --> <article id=\"post-1605\" class=\"no-image item-animations-not-inited clearfix post-1605 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-holidays tag-featured\"> <div class=\"gem-compact-item-left\"> <div class=\"gem-compact-item-image\"> <a class=\"default\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/21\/fun-things-to-do-in-dublin-for-st-patricks-day\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/St-Patricks-Day-Lady-with-Shamrock-thegem-blog-compact.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"St-Patricks-Day-Lady-with-Shamrock\" \/><\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-compact-item-right\"> <div class=\"gem-compact-item-content\"> <div class=\"post-title\"> <h5 class=\"entry-title reverse-link-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/21\/fun-things-to-do-in-dublin-for-st-patricks-day\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"light\">Fun things to do in Dublin for St. Patrick\u2019s Day<\/span><\/a><\/h5> <\/div> <div class=\"post-text\"> <div class=\"summary\"> <p>It\u2019s that time of year again where we celebrate our little island, and raise a glass to St. Patrick. All around the world, festivities will kick off as descendants from the Emerald Isle (or just those who want to join in on the fun) honour the history and rich culture of Ireland. 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celebrate our little island, and raise a glass to St. Patrick. 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long and fascinating, and are a beautiful part of Irish culture.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"portfolio-item featured col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 item-animations-not-inited post-has-author appearance-type- post-4476 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\" data-default-sort=\"2\" data-sort-date=\"1704814387\"> <div class=\"wrap clearfix\"> <div class=\"image post-4476 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\"> <div class=\"image-inner \"> <picture> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/transparent-thegem-product-justified-square-m.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"attachment-thegem-product-justified-square-m\" alt=\"How to Store a Sweater to Last\" \/> <\/picture> <div class=\"post-featured-content\"><a 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src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=50&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-50 photo' height='50' width='50' \/><\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">By Bianca<\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"post-author-date-separator\">&nbsp;-&nbsp;<\/div> <div class=\"post-date\">December 8, 2023<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"title\"> <span class=\"title-h4 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/08\/how-to-choose-the-perfect-irish-christmas-gift-for-just-about-anyone\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">How to choose the perfect Irish Christmas gift for just about anyone<\/a><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"description \"> <p>Christmas shopping can be stressful and time-consuming. While some people have a knack for choosing the perfect gift, right down to the beautifully wrapped box with a ribbon on top, most of us could use a little help in that department. Luckily we\u2019re here for you and we\u2019ll help you choose the perfect gift for absolutely everyone.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"portfolio-item featured col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 item-animations-not-inited post-has-author appearance-type- post-4382 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\" data-default-sort=\"2\" data-sort-date=\"1701448949\"> <div class=\"wrap clearfix\"> <div class=\"image post-4382 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\"> <div class=\"image-inner \"> <picture> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/transparent-thegem-product-justified-square-m.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"attachment-thegem-product-justified-square-m\" alt=\"Ireland\u2019s Favourite Christmas Traditions\" \/> <\/picture> <div class=\"post-featured-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/01\/irelands-favourite-christmas-traditions\/\"> <picture> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_393971974-1-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_393971974-1-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-double.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_393971974-1-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-l.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_393971974-1-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-double-l.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 992px)\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_393971974-1-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-m.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_393971974-1-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-double-m.jpeg 2x\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/AdobeStock_393971974-1-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-m.jpeg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"Christmas baubles with Irish flag, 3D rendering\" \/> <\/picture> <\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"overlay\"> <div class=\"overlay-circle\"><\/div> <div class=\"links-wrapper\"> <div class=\"links\"> <div class=\"caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/01\/irelands-favourite-christmas-traditions\/\" class=\"portfolio-item-link\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Ireland\u2019s Favourite Christmas Traditions<\/span> <\/a> <div class=\"portfolio-icons\"> <a href=\"javascript: void(0);\" class=\"icon self-link\"><i class=\"default\"><\/i><\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"info\"> <a class=\"additional-meta\" data-filter-type=\"taxonomies\" data-attr=\"category\" data-filter=\"featured\">Featured<\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"caption post-4382 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\"> <div class=\"post-author-date\"> <div class=\"author\"> <span class=\"author-avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=50&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-50 photo' height='50' width='50' \/><\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">By Bianca<\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"post-author-date-separator\">&nbsp;-&nbsp;<\/div> <div class=\"post-date\">December 1, 2023<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"title\"> <span class=\"title-h4 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/01\/irelands-favourite-christmas-traditions\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Ireland\u2019s Favourite Christmas Traditions<\/a><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"description \"> <p>A sure sign that Christmas time is coming to Ireland is when the Roses are in bloom \u2013 not the flowers, but the chocolates. We usually start to see signs of these in supermarkets in about mid-October, tucked not so discreetly in behind the Halloween displays in anticipation of the big reveal. It would be a grave mistake to purchase them at this time though, as they will surely be devoured within days. Still, we can always buy more.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"portfolio-item holidays col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 item-animations-not-inited post-has-author appearance-type- post-4238 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-holidays tag-featured\" data-default-sort=\"2\" data-sort-date=\"1700672507\"> <div class=\"wrap clearfix\"> <div class=\"image post-4238 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-holidays tag-featured\"> <div class=\"image-inner \"> <picture> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/transparent-thegem-product-justified-square-m.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"attachment-thegem-product-justified-square-m\" alt=\"Why Irish gifts make perfect Christmas presents\" \/> <\/picture> <div class=\"post-featured-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/22\/why-irish-gifts-make-perfect-christmas-presents\/\"> <picture> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-thegem-product-justified-square.jpg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-thegem-product-justified-square-double.jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-thegem-product-justified-square-l.jpg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-thegem-product-justified-square-double-l.jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 992px)\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-thegem-product-justified-square-m.jpg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-thegem-product-justified-square-double-m.jpg 2x\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-8-thegem-product-justified-square-m.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"MicrosoftTeams-image (8)\" \/> <\/picture> <\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"overlay\"> <div class=\"overlay-circle\"><\/div> <div class=\"links-wrapper\"> <div class=\"links\"> <div class=\"caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/22\/why-irish-gifts-make-perfect-christmas-presents\/\" class=\"portfolio-item-link\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Why Irish gifts make perfect Christmas presents<\/span> <\/a> <div class=\"portfolio-icons\"> <a href=\"javascript: void(0);\" class=\"icon self-link\"><i class=\"default\"><\/i><\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"info\"> <a class=\"additional-meta\" data-filter-type=\"taxonomies\" data-attr=\"category\" data-filter=\"holidays\">Holidays<\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"caption post-4238 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-holidays tag-featured\"> <div class=\"post-author-date\"> <div class=\"author\"> <span class=\"author-avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=50&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-50 photo' height='50' width='50' \/><\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">By Bianca<\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"post-author-date-separator\">&nbsp;-&nbsp;<\/div> <div class=\"post-date\">November 22, 2023<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"title\"> <span class=\"title-h4 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/22\/why-irish-gifts-make-perfect-christmas-presents\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Why Irish gifts make perfect Christmas presents<\/a><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"description \"> <p> Irish gifts have a whole lot of love behind them \u2013 they\u2019re lovingly crafted, full of symbols of love and cherished by lovers of Ireland both at home and abroad.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"portfolio-item featured col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 item-animations-not-inited post-has-author appearance-type- post-4204 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\" data-default-sort=\"2\" data-sort-date=\"1699983139\"> <div class=\"wrap clearfix\"> <div class=\"image post-4204 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\"> <div class=\"image-inner \"> <picture> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/transparent-thegem-product-justified-square-m.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"attachment-thegem-product-justified-square-m\" alt=\"A Guide to Winter Walks in Dublin\" \/> <\/picture> <div class=\"post-featured-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/14\/a-guide-to-winter-walks-in-dublin\/\"> <picture> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/alta-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/alta-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-double.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/alta-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-l.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/alta-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-double-l.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 992px)\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/alta-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-m.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/alta-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-double-m.jpeg 2x\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/alta-scaled-thegem-product-justified-square-m.jpeg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"Autumn concept. Pedestrian feet on the road. Autumn leaves on the footpath.\" \/> <\/picture> <\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"overlay\"> <div class=\"overlay-circle\"><\/div> <div class=\"links-wrapper\"> <div class=\"links\"> <div class=\"caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/14\/a-guide-to-winter-walks-in-dublin\/\" class=\"portfolio-item-link\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">A Guide to Winter Walks in Dublin<\/span> <\/a> <div class=\"portfolio-icons\"> <a href=\"javascript: void(0);\" class=\"icon self-link\"><i class=\"default\"><\/i><\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"info\"> <a class=\"additional-meta\" data-filter-type=\"taxonomies\" data-attr=\"category\" data-filter=\"featured\">Featured<\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"caption post-4204 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\"> <div class=\"post-author-date\"> <div class=\"author\"> <span class=\"author-avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=50&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-50 photo' height='50' width='50' \/><\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">By Bianca<\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"post-author-date-separator\">&nbsp;-&nbsp;<\/div> <div class=\"post-date\">November 14, 2023<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"title\"> <span class=\"title-h4 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/14\/a-guide-to-winter-walks-in-dublin\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">A Guide to Winter Walks in Dublin<\/a><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"description \"> <p>Looking for your next crisp winter\u2019s day walk in Dublin? Here\u2019s all the inspiration you need.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"portfolio-item featured col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 item-animations-not-inited post-has-author appearance-type- post-4191 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\" data-default-sort=\"2\" data-sort-date=\"1699623962\"> <div class=\"wrap clearfix\"> <div class=\"image post-4191 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\"> <div class=\"image-inner \"> <picture> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/transparent-thegem-product-justified-square-m.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"attachment-thegem-product-justified-square-m\" alt=\"A Gentleman\u2019s Guide to Irish Flat Caps\" \/> <\/picture> <div class=\"post-featured-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/10\/a-gentlemans-guide-to-irish-flat-caps\/\"> <picture> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/winter-accessories-com-UPDATE-thegem-product-justified-square.jpg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/winter-accessories-com-UPDATE.jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/winter-accessories-com-UPDATE-thegem-product-justified-square-l.jpg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/winter-accessories-com-UPDATE-thegem-product-justified-square-double-l.jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 992px)\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/winter-accessories-com-UPDATE-thegem-product-justified-square-m.jpg 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/winter-accessories-com-UPDATE-thegem-product-justified-square-double-m.jpg 2x\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/winter-accessories-com-UPDATE-thegem-product-justified-square-m.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"winter-accessories-com-UPDATE\" \/> <\/picture> <\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"overlay\"> <div class=\"overlay-circle\"><\/div> <div class=\"links-wrapper\"> <div class=\"links\"> <div class=\"caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/10\/a-gentlemans-guide-to-irish-flat-caps\/\" class=\"portfolio-item-link\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">A Gentleman\u2019s Guide to Irish Flat Caps<\/span> <\/a> <div class=\"portfolio-icons\"> <a href=\"javascript: void(0);\" class=\"icon self-link\"><i class=\"default\"><\/i><\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"info\"> <a class=\"additional-meta\" data-filter-type=\"taxonomies\" data-attr=\"category\" data-filter=\"featured\">Featured<\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"caption post-4191 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\"> <div class=\"post-author-date\"> <div class=\"author\"> <span class=\"author-avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=50&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-50 photo' height='50' width='50' \/><\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">By Bianca<\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"post-author-date-separator\">&nbsp;-&nbsp;<\/div> <div class=\"post-date\">November 10, 2023<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"title\"> <span class=\"title-h4 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/10\/a-gentlemans-guide-to-irish-flat-caps\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">A Gentleman\u2019s Guide to Irish Flat Caps<\/a><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"description \"> <p>Want to update your style with a nod to the Emerald Isle? Here\u2019s everything you need to know about Irish tweed caps.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"portfolio-item featured col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 item-animations-not-inited post-has-author appearance-type- post-2609 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\" data-default-sort=\"2\" data-sort-date=\"1694702171\"> <div class=\"wrap clearfix\"> <div class=\"image post-2609 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\"> <div class=\"image-inner \"> <picture> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/transparent-thegem-product-justified-square-m.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"attachment-thegem-product-justified-square-m\" alt=\"Gold Vermeil\" \/> <\/picture> <div class=\"post-featured-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/14\/gold-vermeil\/\"> <picture> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gold-vermeil-celtic-jewelry-1-thegem-product-justified-square.webp 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gold-vermeil-celtic-jewelry-1-thegem-product-justified-square-double.webp 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gold-vermeil-celtic-jewelry-1-thegem-product-justified-square-l.webp 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gold-vermeil-celtic-jewelry-1-thegem-product-justified-square-double-l.webp 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 992px)\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gold-vermeil-celtic-jewelry-1-thegem-product-justified-square-m.webp 1x, https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gold-vermeil-celtic-jewelry-1-thegem-product-justified-square-double-m.webp 2x\" sizes=\"100vw\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/gold-vermeil-celtic-jewelry-1-thegem-product-justified-square-m.webp\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"gold-vermeil-celtic-jewelry (1)\" \/> <\/picture> <\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"overlay\"> <div class=\"overlay-circle\"><\/div> <div class=\"links-wrapper\"> <div class=\"links\"> <div class=\"caption\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/14\/gold-vermeil\/\" class=\"portfolio-item-link\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Gold Vermeil<\/span> <\/a> <div class=\"portfolio-icons\"> <a href=\"javascript: void(0);\" class=\"icon self-link\"><i class=\"default\"><\/i><\/a> <\/div> <div class=\"info\"> <a class=\"additional-meta\" data-filter-type=\"taxonomies\" data-attr=\"category\" data-filter=\"featured\">Featured<\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"caption post-2609 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\"> <div class=\"post-author-date\"> <div class=\"author\"> <span class=\"author-avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=50&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1556dc57c332d9ade1177ccc6583ca9b?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-50 photo' height='50' width='50' \/><\/span> <span class=\"author-name\">By Bianca<\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"post-author-date-separator\">&nbsp;-&nbsp;<\/div> <div class=\"post-date\">September 14, 2023<\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"title\"> <span class=\"title-h4 \"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/14\/gold-vermeil\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Gold Vermeil<\/a><\/span> <\/div> <div class=\"description \"> <p>What is Gold Vermeil? Are Vermeil and Gold Plated the same thing? Which one is better? Read through and learn everything there\u2019s to know about this affordable luxury.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"portfolio-item featured col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4 item-animations-not-inited post-has-author appearance-type- post-2028 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\" data-default-sort=\"2\" data-sort-date=\"1691247733\"> <div class=\"wrap clearfix\"> <div class=\"image post-2028 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-featured tag-featured\"> <div class=\"image-inner \"> <picture> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.carrollsirishgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/transparent-thegem-product-justified-square-m.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" class=\"attachment-thegem-product-justified-square-m\" alt=\"Celebrity Aran\" \/> <\/picture> <div class=\"post-featured-content\"><a 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