Last-Minute Mother’s Day Prezzies Yer Ma Will Actually Like
Words: Hannah Lemass
Words: Hannah Lemass
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and if you’re lucky enough to have your mam in your life, it’s the perfect time to show her some love. We should appreciate our mammies every day, but Sunday is a chance to go the extra mile.
If life got in the way and you haven’t planned anything yet, don’t worry, there’s still time to make her feel special. If money’s tight, a thoughtful gesture goes a long way. Help around the house, clean her car, dust the top of the tall cabinet she can’t reach, or just spend quality time with her.
If you do have a bit to spend, we’ve rounded up some gorgeous last-minute gifts at all price points that are sure to put a smile on her face.
And spare a thought for those who don’t have their mums around or don’t have a good relationship with them. Let’s not forget Mother’s Day isn’t just for biological mums. It’s a chance to celebrate any woman who’s offered love, guidance, or support in your life.
Here’s to all the incredible mammies, grannies, aunties, and women who’ve shaped us.
A Unique Tipple from Craft Cocktails
Booze is always a solid gift choice, but if you want something unique, Craft Cocktails has tons of options from classics to creative new potions. They even have a Mother’s Day special in collaboration with The Cookie Spot and Regal Rogue Vermouth. It’s a bit late to order for delivery, but you can click and collect from their Cuckoo Lane shop, and they’re also on Deliveroo.
Cost: €12.50- €220 depending how how crazy you go with it.
A Box of Goodies from 2210 Patisserie
Una Leonard’s unbelievably delicious treats can be picked up at her stores in her native Mullingar and in the Powerscourt Shopping Centre in Dublin. 2210 Patisserie feel extremely boujee, with a chic but cosy Parisian vibe, while the goodies inside taste like a slice of tradition. They’re elevated versions of the sweets our mams made growing up. Tray bakes, cookies, and the ever-iconic chocolate biscuit cake. Everything is seriously good, but those Oreo Dotie Bars will bring you to your knees.
Cost: €20 for a box of 6 slices
A Cheese Selection from Sheridans
If your mam doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, why not treat her to a glorious cheese board? The good folks at Sheridans know everything there is to know about cheese and can help you pick the perfect gift or build a spread totally customised to your mammy’s tastes, complete with all the accompaniments and extras to make it totally special.
Cost: From €14.50 – €250 for a gift bundle
Pastéis de Nata from Lisboa Pastelaria
Obviously, an all-expenses-paid luxury tour of Lisbon would be a pretty killer gift, but in lieu of that, you can give her the next best thing, a box of pastéis de nata from Lisboa Pastelaria. It’ll satisfy her longing for Portugal and let her try all the varieties on offer. They’ve got blueberry, chocolate, raspberry, vanilla, and even a vegan option. Creamy, flaky, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet, they’re a crowd-pleasing pastry any mother would love.
Cost: €15.50 for a box 6 or €8.25 for a box of 3 or €2.95 a piece
A Box of Grá Chocolates
The most surefire way to put a smile on your ma’s face is with a box of chocolates. And the best choice for an Irish mammy? A box of Irish chocolate. There are loads of gorgeous Irish chocolate companies making absolute treasures at all price points, and among them is Grá Chocolates. These delicate, hand-painted masterpieces are nothing short of works of art. Each piece takes three days to complete, and that level of attention to detail is exactly the kind of luxury your mother deserves. You’re too late for online orders, but you can pick them up at Fallon & Byrne, Brown Thomas, and a few other speciality retailers.
Cost: From €20 for a box of 5
A Blue Book Voucher
If you were a real rascal growing up, perhaps consider a big-ticket prezzie. A Blue Book voucher is the ultimate gift. If your mother deserves a really special and boujee gift, this is the one. You can get a digital voucher instantly on their website and spend anywhere from €100 to a whopping €6,000 on a dream staycation or fine dining experience for your mam. She’ll have 65 properties to choose from, and all Blue Book spots have to meet high standards in style, character, and quality, so you know she’ll have a smashing time and be treated exactly as she deserves. And maybe she’ll even let you tag along.
Cost: €10–€6,000
Blasta Cookbooks
Mammies love a good cookbook and the Blasta Books series are perfect gifts. If you’re on a budget, grab one or two. If you want to be the favourite child, spring for the whole set—she deserves it. The books are filled with beautiful recipes and stunning illustrations. Even if she never cooks a single dish from them, they’ll look gorgeous on the shelf. Plus, with new releases every year, you can keep adding to the collection over time.
Cost: From €15 per book
A Bottle (or 3 )of Wicklow Way Wine
You can’t go wrong with a bottle of wine, but why not take it up a level and go for something a little different? Wicklow Way Wines produces a wholesome range of wines made from Irish berries—no grapes here partner. The Móinéir wines are delicious and unique, with strawberry, blackberry, and raspberry varieties. Get one or all three for a little tasting session. You can order from their website or pick them up at Fallon & Byrne or Avoca for a last minute gift.
€23-€26
Pay for Her Tea
Mammies love tea, there’s no two ways about it. And to be fair, it’s gotten pretty darn expensive. So do her a solid and buy her some tea bags, or better yet, sign her up for a tea subscription so she gets her Barry’s delivered straight to her door for as long as you care to cover it. You can sign up at barrysteashop.ie and keep the good times rolling for as long as you like. If she’s a Lyons drinker you’re out of luck.
Cost: From about €4 per box plus delivery
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