Glassware
GLASSWARE ARNOTTS, 12 Henry St, D1; 01 805 0400: Lorraine Bowen’s exclusive
range for Arnotts, plus crystal by Louise Kennedy, John Rocha, Paul Costelloe.
ATLANTIC HOMECARE, 4-6 Stillorgan Ind Pk, Blackrock, Co Dublin and branches;
01 295 2926, www.atlantic: “Icon gold” crystal wine goblets and decanters. AVOCA,
Kilmacanogue, Bray, Co Wicklow; 01 286 7466; 11-13 Suffolk St, D2; 01 677 4215:
coloured, cut-glass champagne flutes, wine glasses and water tumblers with a
vintage, Bohemian feel. Beaufield Mews, Woodlands Ave, Stillorgan, Co Dublin;
01 288 0375:18th- and early 19th-century Irish decanters and wine glasses, antique“piggins”
(traditionally for cream), canoe bowls and toddy lifters. Brown Thomas, Grafton
St, D2; 01 679 5666: Waterford Crystal including the new FLOW collection of
light stemware by John Rocha; Louise Kennedy for Tipperary Crystal; Jasper Conran
for Stuart Crystal. Clerys, Lwr O’Connell St, D1; 01 878 6000: LSA contemporary
glassware in quirky, eye-catching colours, including glass coasters and wine-chargers.
DALKEY DESIGN COMPANY, 20 Railway Rd, Dalkey, Co Dublin; 01 285 6827:
antique coloured glass hyacinth vases and celery vases, sets of antique wine
glasses. DEBENHAMS , Jervis Centre, D1; 01 878 1222: Jeff Banks fine
dining range (champagne, wine, brandy glasses), Louise Kennedy for Tipperary
Crystal; Bar Atlantic wine glasses. DUNNES STORES, nationwide: hand-made
glass vases in various sizes. ENNISKERRY TRADING CO, Ardee Hse, The Square,
Enniskerry, Co Wicklow; 01 286 6275: chunky hand-blown glasses by Henry Dean,
glass candle votives in festive burgundy and green. FOKO, 66-67 Sth Gt
George’s St, D2; 01 475 5344: contemporary wine glasses, decorative water glasses,
plus a fun range including “Oh my Glass” tumblers that double as bottle-openers!
GLOBAL VILLAGE FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES, U91-92, Blackrock SC, Blackrock,
Co Dublin; 01 283 5550; POWERSCOURT HSE, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow; 01 204
6087: LSA hand-blown decanters, Dornberger crystal champagne flutes and wine
glasses. Also for the party season; slim-jims and “bullet” vodka shot glasses.
HABITAT, 7 St Stephen’s Gr, D2; 01 677 1433: cranberry red glass tableware.
HARRIET'S HOUSE, 60 Dawson St; 01 677 7077; 30 Blackrock SC,
Blackrock, Co Dublin; 01 288 4822: glassware by Arnolfo di Cambio includes sorbet,
shot glasses and crystal serviette rings. HOUSE OF IRELAND, 37-38 Nassau
St, D2; 01 671 1111: Waterford and Galway crystal including goblets, champagne
flutes and vases. Inreda, 71 Lwr Camden St, D2; 01 476 0362: wine, champagne
glasses and vases by DEISGNHOUSE STOCKHOLM and ORREFORS. Coloured and
clear designs. INSPIRING IDEAS, U417, Retail Pk 2, Blanchardstown Ctr,
D15; 01 821 9277: Portmeirion amethyst glassware featuring goblets, high ball
and old-fashioned double glasses (for long cocktails) plus glass centrepieces
suitable for floating candles. INSIDE INTERIORS, 3 Heather Rd, Sandyford
Ind Est, D18; 01 294 3869: ALVAR AALTO for Iittala vases, glasses, wine
coolers and nut holders in clear, green and blue. Also basic Iittala range of
Tapio wine goblets, sherry glasses and candlesticks. KILKENNY, 5-6 Nassau
St, D2; 01 677 7066: High Street, Kilkenny; 056 52788; 6/7 High Street, Galway;
091 566110: hand-finished rims and natural flowing shapes by Jerpoint; Waterford
Crystal John Rocha range; Louise Kennedy for Tipperary Crystal. LA PORCELLNA
BIANCA, 122/127 Lwr George’s St, Dun Laoghaire; 01 214 7700: etched glasses
from the Etrusco range; festive glass chargers with red glass stars inset on
rim. MAISON ET JARDIN, Trafalgar Rd, The Harbour, Greystones, Co Wicklow;
01 287 8083: French engraved champagne flutes, wine glasses and water carafes.
MARKS & SPENCERS, 24-29 Mary St, D1; 01 872 8833; 15-20 Grafton St, D2;
6-8 Patrick St, Cork; Liffey Valley SC: festive glassware with gold and silver
detail, goblets, water tumblers and champagne flutes in indigo and pink. MEADOWS
& BYRNE, Marine Rd, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 01 280 4554; Academy St, Cork;
021 434 4100; Lwr Abbeygate St, Galway, 091 567776: hand-blown gemstone wine
glasses, in antique green and amethyst; NEXUX STEMWARE; Rouge goblets
with ridged detail; hand-pressed glass sauce boats. MINNIE PETERS, 56/57
Upr George’s St, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 01 280 5965: large hand-made wine
and water glasses, elegant pewter glass goblets, chunky oversize shot glasses
perfect for Christmas tipples and liqueurs, glass candelabra. MULLINGAR
PEWTER, Great Down, The Downs, Mullingar, Co Westmeath; 044 48791: pewter
wine goblets, champagne flutes and pint tankards. Also crystal glasses with
a pewter stem. NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE, Newbridge, Co Kildare; 045 431301:
glassware by Paul Costelloe including whiskey tumblers and champagne flutes.
OBJECTHAUS, 16 Sth Gt George’s St, D2; 01 677 6442: crystalware by Achille
Castiglioni for Alessi including champagne flutes and brandy snifters. O
TWENTIETH CENTURY DESIGN, 3 Cows Ln, D 8; 01 677 0679: 1950s water glasses,
wine jugs and water pitchers in purple, yellow, blue, turquoise and grey by
designers Saara Hopea, Timo Sarpaneva and Kaj Franck. Robinson’s Trading Store,
14a Wexford St, D2; 01 475 2152: reasonably priced champagne, martini, wine
and water glasses in amber, clear and olive. Stock, 33-34 Sth King St, D2; 01
679 4316/7: Prima Vera crystal glasses in boxes of two and champagne glasses
by Strendhal in boxes of four. 2COOLDESIGN HOME, U4, Saul’s Ct, Cows
Ln, Temple Bar, D8; 01 672 5402: Ultima Thule by Iittala, with a frosted finish
and nostalgic feel; modern classic Aarne range. THE FRONT ROOM, Barry
Hse, East Douglas Vlg, Douglas, Co Cork; 021 436 4190: Louise Kennedy for Tipperary
Crystal including napkin holders, wine glasses and carafes. URBAN OUTFITTERS,
4 Cecilia Hse, Cecilia St, Temple Bar, D2; 01 670 6202: funky martini glasses
in blue, pink and iridescent finishes; LSA liqueur glasses; pear-shaped glass
vases in black, white and blue.
Candles
ARNOTTS, 12 Henry St, D1; 01 805 0400: Parlane range, decorated with
faux-leaves and twigs; Millefiori range, rich, colourful, opulent with a hint
of the orient. ATLANTIC HOMECARE, U4-6, Stillorgan Ind Pk, Blackrock,
Co Dublin; 01 295 2926, www.atlantic.ie for other stores: candles in ivory,
dark blue, green and ruby; scented tea-lights with overtones of cherry, lemon
and rose; ivory church candles in various sizes. AVOCA, Kilmacanogue,
Bray, Co Wicklow, 01 286 7466 and branches: vanilla and grapefruit blended candles
– zesty and atmospheric. BROWN THOMAS, Grafton St, D2; 01 679 5666:
candles by Kromer to match luxurious table-linen range. DALKEY DESIGN COMPANY,
20 Railway Rd, Dalkey, Co Dublin; 01 285 6827: candles by Côté
Bastide in deep red glass containers. DEBENHAMS, Jervis Centre, D1; 01
878 1222: traditional collection in reds and greens; gold Script range; Mystical
silver range. ENNISKERRY TRADING, Ardee Hse, The Square, Enniskerry,
Co Wicklow; 01 286 6275: Rathborne beeswax candles in festive colours. Foko,
66-67 Sth Gt George’s St, D2; 01 475 5344: large and small asymmetrical
candles in eye-catching shades and patterns. Global VILLAGE FURNITURE &
ACCESSORIES, U91-92, Blackrock SC, Blackrock, Co Dublin; 01 283 5550; POWERSCOURT
HSE, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow; 01 204 6087: collections by Duffy & Scott
and Torc. HABITAT, 7 St Stephen’s Gr, D2; 01 677 1433: Christmas
candles in bold reds, blues and yellows. HOGANS INTERIORS, 70 Liberty
Sq, Thurles, Co Tipperary; 0504 26733: Portmeirion hand-made candles. Inside
Out, 57 Lwr George’s St, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 01 214 8685: traditional
Scandinavian candles in two sizes; Moth to a Flame range in burgundy, reds and
lacquered gold. INSPIRING IDEAS, U417, Retail Pk 2, Blanchardstown Ctr,
D15; 01 821 9277: extensive range of non-drip candles including tapers, balls,
pillars and votives, also festive collections sourced in Ireland, Denmark, Canada
and Britain. LA PORCELLNA BIANCA, 122/127 Lr George’s St, Dun Laoghaire,
Co Dublin; 01 214 7700: miniature red pine cone candles on porcelain candle
holders. MINNIE PETERS, 56/57 Upr George’s St, Dun Laoghaire Co
Dublin; 01 280 5965: scented candles and glass and brass candleholders; classic
Minnie Peters ivory candles in a variety of sizes. Moth to a Flame Candlemakers,
Bennettsbridge, Kilkenny; 056 27826: hand-crafted Irish candles in dramatic
reds, golds and blues; a scented collection and the Gypsy moth range –
white candles treated with gold and copper lacquer. OBJECTHAUS, 16 Sth
Gt George’s St, D2; 01 677 6442: Spanish range Ceraballa, unconventional,
free-form candles, primarily cream. POWERSCOURT GARDEN PAVILLION, Enniskerry,
Co Wicklow; 01 204 6014: Cloon Keen scented candles in Saucy Cranberry, Cinnamon
Devil, Hot Mulled Wine and Christmas Morning. ROBINSON TRADING STORES,
14a Wexford St, D2; 01 475 2152: Duffy and Scott collection, as well as beaded,
scented and silver and gold candles. 2COOLDESIGN HOME, U4, Saul’s
Ct, Cow’s Ln, Temple Bar, D8; 01 672 5402: environmentally-friendly range
by Ester & Erik, in a variety of colours. THE KILKENNY SHOP, 5-6
Nassau St, D2 01 677 7066; High St, Kilkenny; 056 52788; 6/7 High St, Galway;
091 566110: collections by Oberg, Duffy and Scott and Kilkenny’s own Spiced
range. THE FRONT ROOM, Barry Hse, East Douglas Vlg, Douglas, Co Cork;
021 436 4190: Cloon Keen range in fragrances including Cinnamon, Saucy Cranberry
and Christmas Tree. URBAN OUTFITTERS, 4 Cecilia Hse, Cecilia St, Temple
Bar, D2; 01 670 6202: dramatic, chunky candles in oranges, purples and reds.
WARISON, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Qy, D 2; 01 677 9947: oriental-themed
beeswax candles with linen wicks by John Hardy. WEIRS of Baggot St, 21
Upr Baggot St, D4; 01 668 5229: Duffy and Scott range; also embossed German
candles.
CUTLERY
ARNOTTS, 12 Henry St, D1; 01 805 0400: Paul Costelloe for Newbridge;
classic Newbridge Silverware ranges; Royal Doulton, stainless steel designs.
Beaufield Mews, Woodlands Ave, Stillorgan, Co Dublin; 01 288 0375: rare early
Irish silver cutlery. BROWN THOMAS, Grafton St. D2; 01 679 5666:
Paul Costelloe for Newbridge Silverware; the Christofle silver-plated range,
mixing contemporary and traditional with a French feel. DEBENHAMS, Jervis
Ctr, D1; 01 878 1222: cutlery by Arthur Price; Oneida; own range. DALKEY
DESIGN COMPANY, 20 Railway Rd, Dalkey, Co Dublin; 01 285 6827:
antique bone handle knives, forks and spoons. Bone or mother-of-pearl pickle
forks and jam spoons. GLOBAL VILLAGE FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES, U91-92,
Blackrock SC, Blackrock, Co Dublin; 01 283 5550: POWERSCOURT HSE,
Enniskerry, Co Wicklow; 01 204 6087: hand-made pieces by WMF, also cute kids’
cutlery. HOUSE OF IRELAND, 37-38 Nassau St, D2; 01 671 1111: Paul Costelloe
for Newbridge collection in four ranges; ebony, amourette, pearl and ivory.
INREDA, 71 Lwr Camden St, D2; 01 476 0362. Design House Stockholm in
stainless steel. INSIDE INTERIORS, 3 Heather Rd, Sandyford Ind
Est, D18; 01 294 3869: David Mellor, ranging from the classic “Pride”
collection to the modern glamorous “Odeon” line. Highly polished stainless
steel and silver-plated cutlery. LA PORCELLNA BIANCA, 122/127 Lr George’s
St, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 01 214 7700: Baguette stainless steel range. Maison
et Jardin, Trafalgar Rd, THE HARBOUR, Greystones, Co Wicklow; 01 287
8083: horn-spoons, salt spoons and salad servers. MEADOWS & BYRNE,
Marine Rd, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 01 280 4554, Academy Street, Cork; 021
434 4100; Lower Abbeygate St, Galway; 091 567776. “Maison Whiteware”
– fine porcelain in pure white; “Merry Christmas Dinnerware”
– white porcelain hand-painted with Christmas characters; pedestal cakeplate
with beaded, ruffled edge. NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE, Newbridge, Co Kildare,
045 431301: traditional and contemporary ranges. OBJEEECTHAUS, 16 Sth
Gt George’s St, D2; 01 677 6442: classic pieces by Ettore Sottsass for
Alessi, particularly cute are very tiny mocha coffee spoons. 2COLDESIGN
HOME, U4, Saul’s Ct, Cow’s Ln, Temple Bar, D8; 01 672 5403:
Scandinavian sleek, functional, stylish Hackmann stainless steel range. WARISON,
33 Sir John Rogerson’s Qy, D2; 01 677 9947: highly decorative chopsticks
in ebony, sonowood (Indonesian wood) or solid silver. Knife and fork sets in
mother-of-pearl and sonowood.
CHINA
ARNOTTS, 12 Henry St, D1; 01 805 0400: elegant, café-style china
by Villeroy & Boch; Lorraine Bowen collection exclusive to Arnotts in cool
blues and mulberry. Antica, THE STONE GALLERY, U7, Earlscourt Ind Est,
Beaumont Ave, Churchtown, D14; 01 296 0136: stone bowls by Gabrielle de Vecchi
for Italian masters Vaselli. Beaufield Mews, Woodlands Ave, Stillorgan, Co Dublin;
01 288 0375:19th-century dinner service for twelve in Minton’s Amherst
Japan design; coffee, tea sets and plates in style of Mason’s Ironstone.
BROWN THOMAS, Grafton St. D2; 01 679 5666: Wedgwood, Royal Doulton and
Villeroy & Boch. Designers for Wedgwood include Paul Costelloe, Jasper Conran
and Versace. CLERYS, 18-27 Lwr O’Connell St, D1; 01 878 6000: simple
Arctic pure white porcelain by Fairmont. DALKEY DESIGN COMPANY, 20 Railway
Road, Dalkey Co Dublin; 01 285 6827: antique blue and white plates, platters
and tureens. ENNISKERRY TRADING CO, Ardee Hse, The Square, Enniskerry,
Co Wicklow; 01 286 6275: folk-art ceramic mugs, bowls and jugs in cream and
wine. DEBENHAMS, Jervis Centre, D1; 01 878 1222: Portmeirion collection
with holly and ivy detail; gold Script range by Debenhams; John Rocha range
with matching table-linen, Jamie Oliver tableware in white with twig-edging
pattern. GLOBAL VILLAGE FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES, U91-92, Blackrock
SC, Blackrock, Co Dublin; 01 283 5550; POWERSCOURT HSE, Enniskerry, Co
Wicklow; 01 204 6087: LSA plain white Meeka range with gold rim. HARRIET'S
HOUSE , 60 Dawson St, D2; 01 677 7077; 30 Blackrock SC, Blackrock Co Dublin;
01 288 4822: Carolyn Sheffield tablemats, coasters and runners in various styles.
House of Ireland, 37-38 Nassau St, D2; 01 671 1111: a wide range of china from
Wedgwood. Habitat, 7 St Stephen’s Gr, D2; 01 677 1433: hammered
gold serveware with folk-inspired prints and patterns; classic porcelain range.
INREDA, 71 Lwr Camden St, D2; 01 476 0362: Blond dinnerware in white,
sand and blue by The Relief Group. INSIDE INTERIORS, 3 Heather Rd, Sandyford
Ind Est, D18; 01 294 3869: Clean, simple, Finnish Arabia range; pure white porcelain
by Fairmont; ornate Rosenthal bone china. Maison et Jardin, Trafalgar Rd, The
Harbour, Greystones, Co Wicklow; 01 287 8083: new range of French dinnerware
including serving platters, dishes and dipping bowls. MARKS & SPENCER,
24-29 Mary St, D1; 01 872 8833; 15-20 Grafton St, D2; 6-8 Patrick St, Cork;
Liffey Valley SC: Legacy white china with gold detail; for fun, Christmas themed
tea-pots and coffee mugs. OBJECTHAUS, 16 Sth Gt George’s St, D2;
01 677 6442: Bravero white minimalist porcelain range by Achille Castiglioni
for Alessi; colourful Proust range by Alessandro Mendini with decorative painted
edges. O TWENTIETH CENTURY DESIGN, 3 Cows Ln, D8; 01 677 0679: vintage
teak and rosewood bowls by BVK; 1950s teak underplates; wooden cheese-board
by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Design. POWERSCOURT GARDEN PAVILLION,
Enniskerry, Co Wicklow; 01 204 6014: Dune porcelain range, plain white with
black rim. ROBINSON'S TRADING STORES, 15a Wexford St, D2; 01 475 2152:
Bronte range of fine bone china from Denmark including finger bowls, mustard/preserve
bowls; hand-carved serving trays in teak/palm wood/split bamboo; also with mother
of pearl inlay. STOCK DESIGN, 33 Sth King St, D2; 01 679 4316: Bodum
whiteware; Kiltrea Bridge Pottery. 2COOLDEIGN HOME, U4, Saul’s Ct,
Cow’s Ln, Temple Bar, D8; 01 672 5403: Arabia Illusia and Arctica, cool
Finnish crockery with a contemporary twist. KILKENNY, 5-6 Nassau St,
D2; 01 677 7066; High St, Kilkenny; 056 52788; 6/7 High Street Galway; 091 566110:
ranges include Stephen Pearce, Nicholas Mosse, Jack O’Patsy, Louis Mulcahy,
Paddy McCormack, Kiltrea Bridge, Stoneware Jackson. WARISAN, 33 Sir John
Rogerson’s Qy, D2; 01 677 9947: Indonesian-inspired Capiz shell dinnerware
in aubergine, silver, celadon green and gold; mother-of-pearl condiment sets
and caviar dishes.
TABLELINEN
ARNOTTS, 12 Henry St, D1; 01 805 0400: Lidell damask linen napkins and
tablecloths; Georgian Linen of Ireland. ATLANTIC HOMECARE, U4-6, Stillorgan
Ind Pk, Blackrock, Co Dublin; 01 295 2926, www.atlantic.ie for other stores:
table runners with Christmas motifs. BROWN THOMAS, Grafton St, D2; 01
679 5666: opulent, elegant Kromer range in silk taffeta and crushed velvets:
tablecloths, runners, napkins in burgundy, gold, winter white, grape and lilac.
DALKEY DESIGN COMPANY, 20 Railway Rd, Dalkey, Co Dublin; 01 285 6827:
Jacquard Francais tablecloths, placemats and napkins in vibrant colours; large
white on white embroidered tablecloths; Irish linen traditional napkins. EDBENHAMS,
Jervis Ctr, D1; 01 878 1222: John Rocha range; Debenhams own linen in green,
red, cream and gold. Dunnes Stores, nationwide: tablecloths, runners, placemats
and napkins in dramatic burgundy, gold, white and silver and purple. ENNISKERRY
TRADING , Ardee Hse, The Square, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow; 01 286 6275: French
linen in strong festive colours, embroidered with a cross stitch heart; American
home-spun cotton tablecloths. FOKO, 66-67 Sth Gt George’s St, D2;
01 475 5344: bright, patterned placemats and coasters with a retro feel in oranges,
reds and purples. Habitat, 7 St Stephen’s Gr, D2; 01 677 1433: napkins,
runners and tablecloths in reds, creams and folk-inspired prints. HARRIET'S
HOUSE , 60 Dawson St, D2; 01 677 7077; 30 Blackrock SC, Blackrock, Co Dublin;
01 288 4822: Forest Lily table runners. HOUSE OF IRELAND, 37-38 Nassau
St, D2, 01 671 1111: damask table linen up to 366cm, plain hem-stitched Irish
linen napkins and placemats. INREDA, 71 Lwr Camden St, D2; 01 476 0362:
fleece table mats in black, sand and red; Christmas table-cloths in linen and
cotton. INSIDE INTERIORS, 3 Heather Rd, Sandyford Ind Est, D18; 01 294
3869: table-mats, runners and linens by Mimi Runsk in bold colours and exciting
textures. INSPIRING IDEAS, U417, Retail Pk 2, Blanchardstown Ctr, D15:
tablelinen by Sodahl. KILKENNNY, 5-6 Nassau St, Dublin 2; 01 677 7066;
High Street, Kilkenny; 056 52788; 6/7 High St, Galway; 091 566110: own range
in beige and white; Christmas motif table-linen including snowman tablecloths
and napkins. Maison et Jardin, Trafalgar Rd, THE HARBOUR, Greystones,
Co Wicklow; 01 287 8083: Belgian linen placemats, napkins and runners. MARKS
& SPENCER, 24-29 Mary St, D1; 01 872 8833; Liffey Valley SC; 15-20 Grafton
St, D2; 6-8 Patrick St. Cork: Christmas table runners, placemats and napkins
with gold and snow-flake patterns. MEADOWS & BYRNES, Marine Rd, Dun
Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 01 280 4554; Academy Street, Cork; 021 43 44100 Lr Abbeygate
St Galway; 091 567776: antique velvet table-runner in green and burgundy; hand-beaded
place-mats and napkin rings in red and black; rich red linen tablecloths and
co-ordinating napkins. MINNIE PETERS, 56/57 George’s St Upr, Dun
Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 01 280 5965: beige table runners and matching napkins;
crushed velvet embroidered table runners, with tassel detailing, in maroon and
green; red and gold embroidered napkins and placemats. POWERSCOURT GARDEN
PAVILLION , Enniskerry, Co.Wicklow; 01 204 6014: table runners in cream,
gold, red and green. Reverie French Interiors, 19 Sandycove Rd, Glasthule, Co
Dublin; 01 284 4123: antique linens from France. ROBINSON'S TRADING STOERS,
15a Wexford St, D2; 01 475 2152: rattan, split bamboo and coffee-tree wood placemats;
also in linen and cotton. STOCK, 33-34 Sth King St, D2; 01 679 4316:
organza table runners, napkins and placemats. TOP DRAWER, The Old Church,
Lwr Kilmacud Rd, Stillorgan, Co Dublin; 01 278 0022: crushed silk placemats
and napkins. 2COOLDESIGN HOME, U4, Sauls Ct, Cow’s Ln, Temple Bar,
D8; 01 672 5402: multi-coloured tablelinen by Marimekko (Fandango range). WEIRS
of Baggot St, 21 Upr Baggot St , D4, 01 668 5229: 60 paper napkin designs. WARISAN,
33 Sir John Rogerson’s Qy, D2; 01 677 9947: table runners in rattan, organza
and linen; linen or cotton tablecloths with matching placemats and napkins.
DONEGAL
ARNOTTS, 12 Henry St, D1; 01 805 0400: cocktail shakers by Cuisena; Martini
glass sets. BROWN THOMAS, Grafton St, D2, 01 679 5666: an entire
section devoted to barware including the famous Elegance lever model corkscrew
by Scruple; cocktail shakers and stirrers by WMF; wine coolers by Chilla. DEBENHAMS,
Jervis Ctr, D1 01 878 1222: cocktail shakers; manual ice crushers; ice-buckets;
ice-shot sets; four-piece cocktail set; wine preservers. FOKO, 66-67
Sth Gt George’s St, D2; 01 475 5344: modern German range of stainless steel
wine coolers, wine stoppers and corkscrews. GLOBAL VILLAGE FURNITURE &
ACCESSORIES , U91-92, Blackrock SC, Blackrock, Co Dublin; 01 283 5550; POWERSCUORT
HSE , Enniskerry, Co Wicklow; 01 204 6087: hand-painted Tangier tea/shot
glasses. HOUSE OF IRELAND, 37-38 Nassau St, D2; 01 671 1111: Georgian
style sterling silver wine coasters, Galway Crystal ice buckets and champagne
coolers. INSIDE INTERIORS, 3 Heather Rd, Sandyford Ind Est, D18; 01 294
3869: Zak wine coolers in stainless steel; bar accessories from the Alessi range.
KITCHEN COMPLEMENTS, U11, Chatham Hse, Chatham St, D2; 01 677 0734: bottle-openers;
ice crushers; drinks coolers; therm-au-rouge (for heating red wine). LA PORCELLNA
BIANCA , 122/127 Lwr George’s St, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 01 214
7700: four-piece stainless steel cocktail making set, cocktail glasses. MAISON
ET JARDIAN, Trafalgar Rd, The Harbour, Greystones, Co Wicklow; 01 287 8083:
silver champagne buckets and ice buckets with leather handles; leather bottle
holders. MEADOWS & BYRNE, Marine Rd, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 01
280 4554; Academy Street, Cork, 021 434 4100; Lr Abbeygate St Galway; 091 567776:
Manhattan cocktail glass; Art Deco–style champagne bucket with shepherds
crook handles and ridged detail; champagne flutes. MINNIE PETERS, 57
Upr George’s St, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin; 01 280 5965: glass soda dispensers
with chrome mesh in two styles; silver bottle holders and champagne buckets,
wine holders and silver wine buckets with leather handles. NEWBRIDGE SILVERWARE,
Newbridge, Co Kildare; 045 431301: silver bottle holders and wine stoppers.
OBJECTHAUS, 16 Sth Gt George’s St, D2; 01 677 6442: Boston cocktail
shaker by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi in glass and stainless steel; bar strainers,
tongs and hors d’oeuvre trays. 2COOLDESIGN HOME, U4, Saul’s
Ct, Cow’s Ln, Temple Bar, D8; 01 672 5402: bar accessories by Stelton include
stainless steel wine coolers, wine openers, nutcrackers and bottle-openers.
URBAN OUTFITTERS , 4 Cecilia Hse, Cecilia St, Temple Bar, D2; 01 670
6202: acrylic champagne buckets, cut glass cocktail shakers and martini glasses;
chrome straw dispensers. WARISAN, 33 Sir John Rogerson’s Qy, D2;
01 677 9947: silver and ebony corkscrews, decanters, martini spoons, martini
shakers, wine coasters and ice buckets.
FESTIVE FOOD
AVOCA, Kilmacanogue, Bray, Co Wicklow; 01 286 7466: Panettone in a pretty
box; fabulous oils, biscuits, paté from Delizie Italiane; brandy butter
with orange; chocolate fondue sets. BUTLER'S PANTRY, 97b Morehampton
Rd, Donnybrook, D4; 01 288 3443; 1a Montpellier Pl, Temple Hill, Blackrock,
Co Dublin; 01 284 3933: Christmas pudding, mince pies, cranberry sauce, brandy
butter, all made in-house. CAVISTONS, 59 Glasthule Road, Co Dublin; 01
280 9120: sides of smoked salmon, hampers, relishes, pâtés, dried
fruits, cheeses, wine, pheasant, goose, mallard, free-range turkey and bronze
turkey. HABITAT, 7 St Stephen’s Gr, D2; 01 677 1433: chocolate fondue
sets, gingerbread baking kits, Three Bears porridge mix, rich drinking chocolate.
LA MAISON DES GOURMETS, 15 Castle Market, D2 01 672 7258: mulled wine jellies,
hot toddy infusions, mince pies, chocolate Christmas logs. MAGILLS DELICATESSEN,
14 Clarendon St, D2; 01 671 3830: traditional hand-made Panettone and torrone
(festive nougat from Italy); traditional German lebkuchen (ginger-flavoured
biscuits), chocolate-covered marzipan and stollen; home-made Christmas puddings;
dressed Christmas ham (glazed with sugar and honey, topped with cloves); baby
Stilton; mulled wine spices. MARC MICHEL'S ORGANIC FARM SHOP, Tinna Park
Organic Farm, Kilpedder, Co Wicklow; 01 281 0504: hampers of organic fruit and
vegetables. REAL FOOD AT HOME, U50, Coolmine Ind Est, Clonsilla, D15;
01 822 7733, www.realfoodathome.com: gourmet Christmas fare including stuffing,
chipolatas, bacon rolls, smoked salmon, foie gras and other food goodies delivered
directly to your door. DOUGLAS FOOD COMPANY , 53 Main St, Donnybrook,
D4; 01 269 4066; 14 Castle St, Dalkey, Co Dublin, 01 284 7184: gourmet deli/catering
company which also caters for special diets (coeliac and low-cholesterol). On
the menu this Christmas: caramelised apple cider crumble, yule log with Baileys
cream, sautéd sprouts with chestnuts, Gorgonzola and walnut strudel,
cranberry, sage and onion stuffing; unpasteurised French cheeses, La Perruche
pure cane sugars. THE GALLIC KITCHEN, 49 Francis St, D8; 01 454 4912:
mincepies; traditional French Christmas dessert – chocolate roulade (add
marzipan figures for a traditional Bûche de Noël); mincemeat and
almond tarts; plum chutneys. UMMERA SMOKED PRODUCTS LIMITED, Inchybridge,Timoleague,
Co Cork; www.ummera.com; 023 46644: smoked wild salmon.