The Dead On Irish gift guide
A dead-on gift for every kind of character
Birthdays, housewarmings, Christmas, leaving dos and reminders of home: start with the person, then choose the phrase or place that sounds most like them.
For the birthday liability
Match the candle to the person. “Keep ’er Lit” suits the organiser, “Up to High Doh” suits the worrier and “State of Ye” belongs with whoever insisted on one more.
For somebody living away
Send a phrase they recognise or a landmark they miss. It is a small, useful reminder of home that does not require finding room for another framed map.
For the new house
A candle improves an empty shelf immediately. Pick “Dead On” for the safe choice or something more accurate if you have already seen the state of the moving boxes.
For the one with notions
Irish slang candles are ideal when a generic gift will not do. Dublin, Cork and country-wide sayings provide plenty of ways to make the point.
For Christmas without the panic
Choose by personality, place or catchphrase, add a card and look suspiciously organised. Candles cover family swaps, hosts, friends and hard-to-buy-for relations.
For an entire shopful
Independent retailer? Dead On candles are made for gift shops, visitor destinations and shelves that could use more local character.