13 Christmas gift ideas for the ‘true blue’ Dub in your life

If you haven’t started your present shopping yet, here’s some unique gift ideas for someone who truly loves our capital city.

Pub poster

Track how many of Dublin’s iconic pubs you’ve enjoyed a pint in with this scratch-off poster (€12, available in Arnotts). From the Boar’s Head to Toners, there are 20 different venues for you to work your way around. Perfect for those who want to explore Dublin’s rich history in a uniquely thirst-quenching way. Simply use a coin to scratch off each one once you’ve managed to get a round in there.

Badge of pride

A Finglas man’s nostalgic badge business features everything from the Poolbeg Towers, Pint Baby and Summer in Dublin to “Some People Say I Look Like Me Da” badges. Starting from as little as €5.99 on Deadly.ie, they’d definitely make a nice stocking filler.

Dublin games

Conquer the gameboard of Monopoly's Dublin Edition (€35), with attractions including the Ha’penny Bridge, Phoenix Park, Brown Thomas and Arnotts department stores. The iconic board game also comes as a jigsaw puzzle (€15). The Dublin edition comes with 1,000 pieces to put together.

I Will Be Good – Memoir of a Dublin Childhood

Peig McManus’ memoir of a 1940s Dublin childhood is recounted with remarkable candour and wit, as she describes her early years in the last of Dublin’s tenements and her fight against social prejudice to become one of Ireland’s foremost campaigners for educational reform. Available for €15.99 in Bookstation.

Butler’s Bricks

Create your own Butlers Chocolate Café, Wicklow Street. Crafted by Dublin Bricks and featuring 411 pieces. Butlers Chocolates x Dublin Bricks are now taking pre-orders to dispatch on December 22 and it costs €110.

You’ve been framed

A treasured reminder of the streets of childhood memories, roads once travelled or any place called home. Created by Dublin based artist Barbara Burke, she uses the intricate patterns of Dublin’s streets to create contemporary papercut maps. Currently on sale for €66.50 at Kilkenny Design.

Retro jersey

Based on the jersey from the 1983 final as Kevin Heffernan guided Dublin to their fourth All-Ireland in ten years. The Dublin retro jersey is as much of a classic now as it was then. Featuring a pin stripe design and three stripe detail across the shoulders giving a classic 80s look. Available for €50 on the O’Neills website.

Pub tote bag

Tote bags are all the rage these days, they’re handy to bring to the shops or to work. So if you’re looking for a more personal one for someone special, this bag features Dublin’s pubs. Available for €17 on Prints of Ireland.

Landmark prints

Printmaker JANDO is all about connecting people with places and moments through its collection of pop art style prints. Whether it’s a print of your favourite swim spot like the Bull Island bathing shelters, the Poolbeg Towers, the Guinness Storehouse or Dún Laoghaire Harbour, JANDO prints can connect Dubliners with the places close to their heart. From €38 on their website.

Christy Dignam’s autobiography

In a year we lost a number of musical greats, Dignam looks back over his long career, vividly bringing to life the good times and the bad. Growing up in Finglas, there was only one thing he ever wanted to do - and that was sing. By the early 1980s, he had formed the band Aslan, part of a new wave of acts coming out of Dublin. Available for €11.99 in Easons.

Dublin photo collections

This beautiful collection of images will take you past the city’s famous landmarks and into hidden gems from secluded mews to vintage markets. Pretty City Dublin champions the quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape from the bustle of a capital city. Available in Kilkenny Design for €29.

Necklace

If you're looking for that unique gift for the GAA fan in your life, then why not look at the county colour seven drop pendant necklaces, set with shimmering crystals from Swarovski. It’s €42.95 on Shuul.ie.

Sinéad O’Connor t-shirt

The late Sinéad O’Connor graced the cover of Hot Press magazine back in June 2000. An Inspiration to many, it would make the perfect gift for any Sinéad fan. The classic cover is now available on a t-shirt for €25 on HotPress.com.