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Large Hamper

Fresh Seafood Hamper

Christmas Collection / Festive dining Tray

daily - Fresh Baked Breads

Great Selection of Cheeses

Pukka Tea

Bewleys Ground Coffee & Coffee Plunger

Organic & Bio dynamic Wines

Wine & Cheese Hamper€150

€24.95 / €19.95

€12

€22.90

€30Order instore. Made to customer requirements: size, price and

products. Sat 19th Dec - final date for ordering Christmas hampers.

Ask instore for varations of this hamper.

Tasty preserves in Christmas gift bag. Mrs Bridges:

mustard, chutneys, spiced fruit, cranberry sauce.

Using the finest French flower, breads are baked on premise. Try our signature bread made

from our traditional recipe.

Cheesemonger on Market Street Clifden.

Comes with attractive tins.

Great selection instore.

Order instore. Made to customer requirements: size, price and

products. Sat 19th Dec - final date for ordering Christmas hampers.

SuperValu Clifden

The Fish Shop

Walsh’s Bakery

Connemara Hamper

Connemara Hamper

WellBean Healthstore

Connemara Hamper

Walsh’s Bakery

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Hand Cream duo Gift Set - Green People

Glass Block Frames

Natural Soy Candles - emma’s So Naturals

Pure Wool Slippers: Slip Ons / Fleece Booties

Personal Greeting Cards, Calendars and Collages.

Conn O’mara - Sports Hats / Hats

Adult T-Shirts

dog Bingo

€34.992016 daily Calendar

€18.00Colouring Book & Pencils

€18.00

€21.85

from €14.99

€9.95

€17.95 / €19.99

from €2.99

€15 / €10

€202 for €35 / 3 for €50

Includes free photo print. Showcase all of the picture with these

contemporary glass block frames.

Burn for 20 hours.

Create your own unique gift in minutes.

Embroidered hoodies also available - €65.


The digital Office


Lowry’s Sweater Shop

The digital Office

Faoin Tuath / The Outdoor

Faoin Tuath / The Outdoor Shop

The Clifden Bookshop

Northface Body Warmer (mens - S) & Pullover Hoodie

€219Northface Body Warmer

(Womens - XS) & Pullover Hoodie

€219Gannon Sports

Puree Food mill

€44.99Stylish and practical, the Puree Food

Mill is ideal for creating fruit coulis, your favourite sauces and baby food.

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Autumn killing - mons kallentoft / The Truth Will Out - Anna mcPartlin /

Gulliver’s Travels - Jonathan Swift

All €4.99The Clifden BookshopHuge range of gifts to choose from - keep your Christmas hassle free, spend locally!

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Health & Beauty Hamper

Fairy Toadstool Coasters

Forest Platter

Pet Food Hamper

Baby Hamper

Asus memo Pad 7 Tablet

Gift Vouchers

Gift Vouchers

Gift Vouchers

WellBean Hamper

€20

€10 each €18 for a pair

€97

€20

€30

€159.99

Prices to suit all budgets

Order instore. Made to customer requirements: size, price and products. Sat 19th Dec - final date for ordering

Christmas hampers.

Come in and make your own in a one hour workshop at

€20 per person.

Textured fused glass serving dish. 38cm x 18cm.


Christmas hampers.


Christmas hampers.

16 GB Storage. 1 GB Ram. 7 Inch HD IPS Display.

Any Value

Any Value

Any Value

Baskets will vary.

SuperValu Clifden


king’s Papershop

Walsh’s Bakery

Connemara Hamper

The Fish Shop

SuperValu Clifden

Connemara Blue

Connemara Blue

SuperValu Clifden

Purcell and Woodcock Candles

€15.95 Glass Candle & €7.95 Tins

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Stocking Fillers

many local Clifden businesses have fantastic online shops - check them out too!

Contigo® West Loop Travel mug

€29.99Never spill another drop

with this 100% spill and leak proof mug from Contigo.

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Bomb Cosmetics Gift Boxes

everyday digital Stocking Fillers

Yogi Tea Gift Set

1916 - Portraits & Lives

Star Wars - Absolutely everything You Need to know

€13.99365 Stories

- disney Junior

€25Grandpa’s Great

escape - david Walliams

€15

€16 per box

from €5.99

€15

€30

Various boxes available and also singles.

Sky remote, USB car chargers, earphones, SD Cards, phone

chargers and more.

Comes with free mug.

Comes with free mug.

Connemara Horse & Country Wear

irishNumberPlates.ie

The digital Office




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Great ValueCustomized Number Plates. Legal

plates, Show Plates, Vintage Plates, Spe-cial Event Plates & Pressed Metal Plates.

Quote ‘Xmas10’ for a 10% discount - Order Online or Instore.

masterclass® deluxe Cook’s Blowtorch

€34.99The Professional Cook’s

Blowtorch is perfect for cre-ating those finishing touch-es to a variety of different

dishes and desserts.market 57

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“monti” Leather Belts

€29.95Black Leather Gloves

€49.95 & Scarves from

€29.95 mens Brogues €89.95

In Hehirs Menswear we have accessories and footwear to

compliment all of the looks for the 2015/16 winter season.

Hehirs of Clifden

Copy mens Collection - Green People

€18.55WellBean Healthstore

Gents d’Alton Rose Gold Chronograph Watch

€140The Celtic Shop & Tara Jewellers

mens Barbour Wax Jacket

Price instoreBugatti Jeans

€84.95 Bugatti Belt/Bugatti Boots

€39.95 / €90Stanleys

Regime mens Care kit - Nivea men

€14.99 moran’s Pharmacy

Navy Blazer

€129.95 dark Navy Waistcoast

€59.95 Shirt

€39.95 6th Sense Jeans

€59.95 S. Oliver Brown Boots

€89.95Lots of on trend mix and

match blazers, waistcoats and suits in stock for the party

season! ‘Hehirs Menswear’ Jeans & shirts available in different shades and fits.

Hehirs of Clifden

mens Bangles

€95+O’dalaigh Jewellers

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Christmas Party Nights:PARTY WITH US THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Celebrate this Christmas party season at Clifden Station House and make it one to remember. Mulled wine, a delicious 4 course Gala dinner - Then dance the night away to the

infamous sounds of THE SLYNE HEAD’s live band followed by DJ and Late Bar. Book for Sat the 12th or Saturday 19th of December. Price: €30.00 per person (overnight specail rate €45 B&B p.p.

STAY FOR TWIXMAS26th to 30th December & 2nd to 9th JanuaryEnjoy 2 nights bed and full Irish breakfast, with Dinner on the evening of your choosing in our Restaurant for €149pps

NEW YEAR’S EVE2 nights bed and full Irish breakfast, gourmet dinner in The Station House Restaurant, Prosecco to toast the New Year in style. Entertainment all evening with our Resident Pianist for €169pps

Kids ClubFrom 3 pm Over ChristmasArts and CraftsSupervised SwimmingMovie TimeFun and Activities

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Raleigh Strada Bike

€550mannion Bike Hire

Fleece Lined Shirt

€59.95


Braintree Box of Bamboo Socks

€26.99Ohh! By Gum

Connemara Hoodie

€24.99


3 in 1 Jumpstarter

€87.50dowd’s motor & Hardware

Copy Cordless drill

€57.50dowd’s motor & Hardware

equiline Craig down Jacket - mens

€199Sizes XS to Large. Navy.


Xenium-Race H.O.d. upgrade kit €19.95

dowd’s motor & Hardware

Classic Blue - david Beckham

€19.95Clifden Pharmacy

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king’s Papershop

Soap & Glory - Once upon a Lime Gift Set

€29.99This gift set contains: sugar

crush body wash, sugar crush body buttercream, sugar crush body

scrub and shower puff.

double Strap Red Handbag

€24.99Size: 11” x 6”.

Rectangular structured bag with magnetic closure.

A striking classic bag.king’s Papershop

Paul Smith designed for “Foxford” Lambswool Check Wrap

€65Many more wraps and scarfs instore

in silk, cashmere and lambswool.millars Connemara

“Billy Belt” Sock & Belt Gift Set / “Billy Belt” Contrast Leather Wallet

€55 / €49millars Connemara

Benicos Nail Polish

€8 eachNatural nail polish.

WellBean

The Glam Box

€21.50Clifden Pharmacy

moran’s Pharmacy

Sleek makeup - i-divine

€9.99Mineral Based Eyeshadow Palette.

Faux Fur Buckle Collar

€79.95Ohh! By Gum

Annie Sloan mini Project Pack

€49.95Millars Connemara

Zoella Beauty Products

from €4.99Clifden Pharmacy

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Rino & Pelle Faux Fur & Suede Coat/

dubarry Longford Boots

€139 / €375Stanleys

Nary Faux & Fur Rino & Pelle Jacket with Navy d.e.C.k pants/Rich Red Ankle Boots by Gabor

€139 / €55 / €115Stanleys

Ladies Faux Fur Cardigan Styled with Plum

Coloured d.e.C.k/Black Ankle Boots by Gabor

€74.95 / €55 / €99.50Stanleys

equiline Audrey down Jacket - Ladies

€219Sizes small to large. Purple,

navy, red & blue.Connemara Horse & Country Wear

Ladies Barbour Quilted Jacket/ Hunter Wellingtons

€255 / €115Stanleys

Brooke & Shoals Pampering Treats

€31.99Ohh! By Gum

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For Her

€25Clifden Pharmacy

Red door Aura - elizabeth Arden

€109.95Ohh! By Gum

emily and Fin Florence dress

Tagg Ladies Tweed Jacket

€239Sizes small to large.

Navy or brown.Connemara Horse & Country

Reversible Shawl Wrap

€59.95


muckross Cap & Scarf / Pure Wool Leather Trim Gloves

€33.95 / €34.95 / €15.95


Fox & Coney Fur Gilet / Soft Cream Cuff & Collar Shirt

€220 / €59Millars open 7 days a week for all

your Christmas needs.millars Connemara

Chiffon Blouse

€39.99In a wide selection of colours and styles.

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“Vivien Walsh” Beaded Filigree Chain / Filigree disc earrings

€135 / €69Irish Designer. Millars has a beautiful

collection from Vivien Walsh.millars Connemara

Ladies d’Alton Rose Gold Chronograph Watch

€175Navy dial.

Tara Jewellers

€95Tara Jewellers

Cristallo di milano Rose Gold Coin Pendant Set

Wild Atlantic Way Collection

€79 - €549O’dalaigh Jewellers

Organic Collection


Tree of Life Collection


Si - Giorgio Armani

€63moran’s Pharmacy

Classique - Jean Paul Gaultier

€60Clifden Pharmacy

Angel Callers with a Chime inside


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murder House - James Patterson & david ellis

€19.00Between Sisters - Cathy kelly

€17.00The Clifden Bookshop

Pikeur down Gilet - Ladies

€129 Sizes 8-14. Purple or black.


“darling” Party dress

€94.99Wide range of party dresses

from sizes 8-18. Check Facebook or Instagram

for more of a selection.Hehirs of Clifden

Beautiful You“Combination slimming outfits at great prices.

Lots of Holiday discounts. Gifts from €15. Boutique open daily in Moyard or call Patricia for private fittings on 087-7717563.

Join us on SATuRdAY NOVemBeR 21ST from noon to evening for our Party Season Launch!

www.patriciaotoole.ie Patricia O’Toole

€99.95 / €29.99Large range of knee-high and ankle boots

in suede and leather shoes. Sizes 36-42.Hehirs of Clifden

“Heavenly Feet” Black Suede knee High Boots & Suede Gloves

Nike Runners (W)

from €110Reebok Fitness Tights (W)

€35 Reebok Women’s Breeze Tank

€28Gannon Sports

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Raleigh molly

€180mannion Bike Hire

Bruder New Holland T8040 Tractor

€54.99With working steering,

opening doors and engine bonnet, detachable front

weight and authentic thread tyres.

king’s Papershop

Where’s Wally? mug with Shower Gel

€12.99moran’s Pharmacy

LFC kids Jersey

€51 man utd. kids Jerseys

€45Gannon Sports

Frozen musical Winter Coach

€49.99This coach easily converts from a wagon to a ride

on and it plays the beautiful song ‘Let it

go’ from Frozen.king’s Papershop

Frozen Sisters Forever Fragrance & Purse Set

€8.99moran’s Pharmacy

Penguin Velvet Coin Purse

€12.99Ohh! By Gum

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Buggy Plate

€15.00irishNumberPlates.ie

Lego Photo Frames

From €9.99Build your own photo collection.

The digital Office

Bedside Locker - Teddy Bear

€99.00 One of many bedside lockers.

Siobhan’s House, Home & more

Fairy door

€24.95 & Book

€7.95Made in Ireland.

Large colour choice and accessories available

in store.The Curious Curlew

kids T-Shirts

€152 for €253 for €37

Faoin Tuath / The Outdoor Shop

Canterbury Hoodies

From €35Gannon Sports

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Guest Soap Boxes - Bareessentials

€20 lrg. / €16 sml.Whistlestop Gift & interiors

Galway Hooker Slate mirror

€95The Curious Curlew

Apple Corer and Peeler

€16.99Could coring & peeling apples be any easier?

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Rug doctor Rental

€30 daily rentaldowd’s motor & Hardware

Premium Fine China mugs

€29.95Heath McCabe - Cottage

Garden Collection 10oz Trent Mug x 6pcs.Walsh’s Bakery

“Blueberry Orange” Crackle Plate

€127Limited Edition. Handmade and signed by Ben Crow. Matt finished plate made

with powdered glass - 30cm x 30cm.Connemara Blue

Blue mosaic Plate

€6720cm x 20cm.

Connemara Blue

Happy Tea Tile

€10Whistlestop Gift & interiors

Bengt & Lotta - Small Tray, medium Tray, Coasters x 4

Small Tray €23.50 medium Tray €35 Coasters €26.50

Whistlestop Gift & interiors

Jasmine Lantern

From €34.99Two sizes. Bronze or cream.

Siobhan’s House, Home & more

Christmas kitchen Set

€7.50 eachDowd’s Motor & Hardware

Square Plate & Hot Chocolate mug with Lid - Set

€20Sold separately also:

mug €9 / Plate €12Whistlestop Gift & interiors

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mercury Glass Hurricanes

€35 lrg. / €18 sml.

Whistlestop Gift & interiors

Santa - 60cm

€34.99A beautiful addition to your

Christmas collection. Siobhan’s House, Home & more

“A Letter to Santa 2015” Newbridge Christmas decoration

€30Limited Edition.

The Celtic Shop & Tara Jewellers Ceramic Card Singer

€39.99Christmas Club now open to all, deposit taken, join now to be with a chance to win our fabulous Christmas Hamper.The Celtic Shop & Tara Jewellers

multi Photo Frames

From €15.99For those times when you need

more than one photo in a frame.The digital Office

mannin Bay Sunset Suncatcher

€40Boxed.

Connemara Blue

decorative Glass Bottles

€9.95 and bottle with bird

€21.95The Curious Curlew

Birdcage Tealight Holder

€39.95The Curious Curlew

Santa duvet Set

From €19.99Double and single. Many

different styles in store.Siobhan’s House, Home & more

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