Irish Christmas Gifts in Massachusetts
Quincy Welcome Center Shop
1259 Hancock Street, Quincy
The newly renovated Welcome Center next to Hancock Adams Common offers a variety of cool Quincy-themed merchandise, from sweatshirts, hoodies, tee-shirts, hats and tote bags to coffee mugs, sunglasses, magnets and key chains. You can also pick up free maps, brochures and tour information from friendly tourism ambassadors in the shop.
Aisling Gallery & Framing
229 Lincoln Street (Route 3A), Hingham
Aisling Gallery is the go-to spot for South Shore art, featuring artists such as Vincent Crotty, Christy Peterson, Mary O’Brien, Kathleen Sheehan and Sheila Connor. Started in 1989 by Maureen Connolly of Co. Kerry and husband John Connolly of Dorchester, Aisling is an inviting salon for music and literary readings too.
Bridget’s – An Irish Tradition
88 West Main Street, Norton
The mother-daughter duo of Bridget Daly and Lorraine Ryan has been running this popular Irish gift shop south of Boston since 1987. Specializing in authentic hand-made Irish clothing such as sweaters, caps and shawls, the shop also sells Celtic jewelry and imported sweets and teas from Ireland + home-made brown bread, perfect gifts for seasonal holidays and special occasions.
Celtic Revival
45 Collage Ave, Medford
Started in 1992 by Kerryman Joe Keane, Celtic Revival offers a wonderful collection of hand-crafted Celtic jewelry, perfect for engagements, weddings and milestone occasions, as well as hand-made Irish clothing imported from Ireland. This Christmas season, visit Celtic Revival at the Holiday Market at Snowport in Boston’s Seaport District through December 30.
JFK Museum Store Hyannis
397 Main St, Hyannis
The JFK Hyannis Museum has a fascinating collection of souvenirs that relate to President John F. Kennedy and his family’s love of Cape Cod, including numerous books on President Kennedy and his family. You’ll also find merchandise with Cape Cod themes such as scrimshaw and Wampanoag art, screened prints and wall signs.
The Museum Store at JFK Library
Columbia Point, Boston
The Museum Store at JFK Library is headquarters for commemorative gifts relating to President John F. Kennedy, with everything from books, calendars and tote bags to coffee mugs, water bottles and flasks. The JFK Store’s Irish Collection evokes JFK’s 1963 visit to Ireland, and also includes JFK’s Air Force One bomber jacket.
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