Saturday, December 22, 2012

Christmas Shopping in Kilcullen

It has never been more important for a community to help keep itself going by shopping local wherever possible. So the Diary is running this page through the season with updates of what local businesses are offering for Christmas. If you want to showcase your wares, just email us the details.


Bernard Berney's Christmas Shop

As every year, the special Christmas Shop on the first floor of Berneys Chemists is a great place to explore for those perennially popular and always appreciated gifts of fragrances, decorations, leather gloves, warm woolie hat and scarf sets, cute hot water bottle covers and much more. Gifts for all ages, his and hers, mums and dads. Gift wrapping service available.

Dave Clancy Floral Designs
We have seasonal table decorations, made by the Elves on Main Street. Also cards, candles, and lots of good cheer. There's nothing quite like a Christmas bouquet to bring smiles in a home, and say thanks to a loved one. Or, if you'd like them to make their own selection, how about a gift voucher? Happy Christmas to all our customers, and to all those who drop in to say hello when they're passing. Now, let's give a good lift to 2013!

Armelle's Kitchen
We have lots of sweet treats to make you feel warm during the festive season! Mince pies, Christmas Logs, Ginger & Cinnamon Biscuits to decorate your tree, Giant Macarons, Macarons Gourmands (Champagne ones are very popular...) All the details, flavours and prices are on the Christmas page of the website. We will have a selection in the shop daily but would always recommend that you pre order, as it is our busiest time of the year. We would like to wish everybody a very Happy Christmas!


The Cottonwood Tree
Lots of interesting gift ideas here, including Quilting, Knitting and Crochet hampers; 'I'd Rather be in Kilcullen' mugs, as well as versions featuring The Curragh, Punchestown, and more; Knitting with My Pony, and much more. Crafting kits for children of all ages.

Les petits pets boutique
A christmas deal for a guinea pig, including a cage, large run, water bottle, bedding, food and one baby Guinea pig, only €86.50.

Conor Williams Photography
Conor Williams Photography would like to wish all in Kilcullen a very Happy Christmas. Check out www.conorwilliams.com for great Christmas gift ideas including vouchers for a home photo shoot and photography classes being run in the Spring. Special Christmas offers are available.

The Hair Emporium
As a special pre-Christmas promotion, The Hair Emporium is offering a €150 voucher to all customers who spend €100 on their hair care. The voucher will be valid from 26 December for a period of six months.


Nolans of Kilcullen
Nolans Butchers has put up a prize of a hamper for the telling of the business's story, in the words of others. Anybody who contributes a line or two of their own memories to the story will be entered in a draw for the hamper. See their Facebook page for details. In the meantime, the internationally recognised shop is the place for all Christmas meats, poultry, cheeses, and that special bottle of wine.

Carry Out
Your local off-licence for best value and selection in all your drink needs, standard and specialty beers, great deals on wines from all over the world, and much more.

The Dresser Store
Christmas Gift ideas include handmade Bread Boxes and Plateracks, Irish Scented Candles, Red Spot delf and Cakeplates, original Watercolours including childrens favourite Beatric Potter characters. Also personalised pictures available, and puzzles by House of Puzzles. Gift vouchers available.

Miles Music www.milesmusic.ie
We've got gift vouchers for Christmas, for piano, guitar and music theory lessons. milesmusicservices@gmail.com/086 0253599.

ValueZone
We have lots of Christmas essentials at the best possible prices. Tree lights, tinsel, door and wall decorations, Nativity figure sets, cards and seasonal motifs. Extension leads, and don't forget to stock up on best value batteries for Christmas day toys and gadgets. Come in and browse—you're certain to find something you've forgotten you need. And a Happy Christmas to all from Pat & Marie.

Crafty Couture
Gail Murphy provides handmade personalised bunting, French memo boards, and gifts. She also does alterations. Find out more about Gail's work and services on her Facebook page or email.


Fallons of Kilcullen
We are delighted to announce that Santa will be making a visit to Fallons on Sunday 23rd. This promises to be a fun filled day for all the family, with face painting, Sunday lunch, gifts for the kiddies and our Bossa Band playing from 4pm. Limited places left for lunch. Meanwhile, our fab staff are continuing a food collection for distribution at Christmas by the local Lions club and the Senior Citizens group. If anyone would like to donate something please feel free to drop in to any member of the Fallons staff.


Nichola Kennedy
Nichola Kennedy Optometrist and Staff, would like to wish all our customers a Very Happy Christmas. Call in to our shop and view our range of Optical accessories. Remember, vouchers available in our shop are always a very acceptable Christmas gift. In association with Eyezone Independent Opticians, anyone who calls to Nichola Kennedy Optometrist between now and 23 December will be entered in a free draw. Fantastic prizes on offer include two luxury stays in hotels, in Dublin and Donegal; an iPad and an Xbox and many more prizes. Just drop in and fill out an entry form.

Ger's Fruit & Veg
Christmas trees and seasonal door wreaths to suit all needs. And while there's a lot of emphasis on Christmas meats elsewhere, the freshest and best value fruit and vegetables for Christmas and everyday are right here on Main Street.

Purity Belle
It's the glow, the soothing scents, the intimacy. Cliona Kelliher's Purity Belle handmade candles and cards are available in An Tearmann in Kilcullen and Meitheal in Dunlavin. She also can take orders via Facebook or Twitter (@PurityBelle), and is regularly at the Naas Farmers Market, this coming weekend with a selection of candles and Christmas gift packs. Candles can be made to customers' specifications.

An Tearmann
Wonderful selection of Christmas Candles, Stockings, cuddly toys and beautiful hand-crafted wooden toys and ornaments. Cards and decorative table sliders, inspirational and heartwarming books, for adults and children. And of course, great company while you're shopping, mince pies and scones always in demand. Don't forget our annual Bell-Ringing at 11am on Christmas Eve.

The Garden Shop
Free Local Delivery of Christmas Trees at The Garden Shop. Fresh delivery of Christmas Trees arrived yesterday to shop. Beautiful non-shed trees 7ft and 8-9ft size. Limited stock so come early!