In The Name Of The Mother

Do it!

ep, it’s that time of year once again when we each have to say a very, very, very big thank you to the woman who gave us free womb and board all those years ago.

Of course, most people feel it should be Mother’s Day every day – especially if you are an actual mother –  but, until that particular referendum gets underway, we’ll just have to settle with this annual March Sunday love-in.

Which, as you no doubt already know, is next Sunday, March 10th.

So, time to get your thinking cap on, and your communion money out, so you can be sure you have something special lined up for that someone very, very special in your life. That special someone who, you know, went through nine months of hell and a brightly-lit exorcist for you to exist.

And it’s hard to go wrong with the glory that is The Gift Voucher. If your mum has a favourite shop, restaurant or hang-out around here, a gift voucher comes with the extra-added bonus of you not having chosen the wrong size, colour, smell, shape, etc… 

And you can’t really go wrong with a portrait of their beloved pet, young Lindsay creating mini-masterpieces that really and truly stand-out. Just having this in the works might just keep your mum actually liking you for the coming year. And there’s an exclusive 10% off for Guide readers until March 31st – details here.

The list below is a work in progress, with some of the specials holding over from last year. In some cases, we’re still waiting to hear back from the various lazy-ass Greystones artists and chancers as to what their 2024 goodies might be…

And there’s always the gift of music. Eurovision winner Paul Harrington is bringing his popular radio feature The Lyric’s The Thing to The Whale on Sunday 10th at 6pm – interview here, tickets here.

At Claire Devlin Beauty in Delgany, mum can enjoy a customised back, neck and shoulder massage followed by hands-on rejuvenating facial and a muscle-melting hand and arm massage. We’re talking 90 minutes of pure indulgence for €150. Details here.

With their 3-massage €150 voucher still running, Caoimhe and Aoife down at Revive on Church Road have your sorted. Details here.

At Outdoor Living up in Glen Of The Downs, they’ve got a plethora of Mother’s Day specials, including a special 10% discount on all their hanging chairs. And who doesn’t love lauding it over their family from a hanging chair? You can check out their full Mother’s Day gifts line-up here.

As they prepare to set up shop alongside Dlulukaloo in The Little Emporium, Oak & Olive Home have 15% all week leading up to Mother’s Day, with free local delivery. Worth swinging by on Friday 8th, as Clara will have a whole new range of goodies arriving. More details here.

And talking of The Little Emporium, for Mother’s Day, Hippy & Bloom will be there on Saturday 9th to do portraits, whilst Violine Sea Craft will also have a pop-up for the day.

If you really want to pamper the old dear, the latest specials from Katie at Cove Massage are all about celebrating. Full details here.

At Beautyful By Jenny on Church Road, Ms Murnane has a sweet March special – a free 15-minute Indian Head massage (worth €30) with every facial. More details here.

Having just won Mobile Bar Of The Year at the Wedding Suppliers Awards 2024, AJ Smith is celebrating by offering 10% off two of The Art Of Bubbles most popular box sets. You’ll find them leading the gallery right here.

Beth at LaLuna Candles is doing a Guide exclusive, whereby when you buy a candle you get a body lotion of your choice at half price. Noice. You can explore here, and email Beth right here to find out more.

At Kilcoole’s old school Village Market, they have everything from Mother’s Day mugs to Mother’s day teddies, from Mother’s Day plants to Mother’s Day flame throwers. Probably. Best head over, as it’s a real Aladdin’s Cave of goodies.

For the month of March, Jo at The Glendalough Herbalist has 10% off her consultation fee and prescriptions. Which is handy. More details here.

Lillian at Blissful Retreat Spa is offering 10% off all her various massage packages when you book in advance. Which is handsy. There’s also a Mother’s Day special, where you get 15% off your next massage when you book that big treat for your mum. Details here.

You can go further down the naughty treat route, courtesy of the My Happy Space, Sweet Boutique, O’Brien’s Wines or our sworn-at enemy, La Touche Wines – or just skip straight to dessert, courtesy of Gino’s Gelato.

Or maybe you’ve got yourself a reader for a mum – at The Village Bookshop, there’s plenty to satisfy the older woman gagging for a good read. And beyond all those wonderful books, there are Mother’s Day cuddly toys and assorted goodies, including that all-important card.

For the more caring, planet-sharing mum there’s always Nature’s Gold’s wide range of Mother’s Day goodies, with specials aplenty to choose from right here.

At Anne Sexton Pilates down at Tinakilly House, they have some very special Mother’s Day packages – 20 reformer classes for just €280, ten classes for €160 or a 5-pack for just €90. Given that each class is normally €20 a pop, these specials should help you stretch it out in more ways than one. There’s also the option of a 45min one-on-one personal training with Anne for just €75. You can find out more about ASP right over here.

For Mother’s Day, Ethos Wellness & Beauty have 20% off all products and gifts until March 20th – you just need to use our exclusive code GG20 at checkout. More details here.

There’s also the option of having your fine Mother’s Day slap-up meal. Who wouldn’t love a fine nosebag from one of our very, very fine eateries? From The Hungry Monk, Las Tapas and Chakra to Camile and Buoys Kitchen, from Daata  to the award-winning Bellevue, Caladh, The Harbour Kitchen and the jolly Joker’s, there’s something for every pocket, and every belly. Full list here, and go vote for your favourite here.

And for the mother who likes to tidy herself up every now and then, sure, if it ain’t selling coffee around here, chances are, you’ve walked into a beauty HQ or one sort or another. You can grab vouchers from pretty much all of them, from Up To My Eyes to Trish Gallagher, and the many, many others in-between.

And momma can dress like the queen that she is with a voucher from Escape, One Dame Lane, Nicali, Azur or the rest of the glamour gang. For the week leading up to Mother’s Day, Pretty Woman are adding an extra 10% on vouchers for free.

Over at Eden Gifts in Kilcoole, Rachael has been having a hard time keeping her Rose and Lighthouse candle holders in stock but – HURRAH! – they’ve just arrived back this week in time for Sunday. A pocket-friendly €25, with a free these safe, LED battery, these holders can also be used with a tea candle. Available in four different styles, in store or online here. And remember, Eden Gates the place to go for local artists and artisans.

And if your mum happens to be a bit of a culture vulture, what could be sweeter than a gift voucher to The Whale, giving the old dear a night out to really look forward to? Which is what it’s all about during this fecker lockdown.

And let’s not forget The Happy Pear – the Hippendales have everything to make the woman of the house feel healthy, hearty and mildly horny. The Friday Supper Club could be just the ticket.

Also on the gift front in Greystones, there’s plenty to choose from too, Greystones boasting a fine selection of jewellery, fashion and damn fancy goods. And pretty much all of them are online, of course.

Over at AMOC, it’s all about unique, hand-crafted pieces right before your eyes – and for the day that’s in it, Mette and co have created a Mother & Child pendant. Made in silver and 9 or 18 ct gold , the large heart symbolises the mother and the small hearts symbolise the offspring. Available with or without a diamond – and you can add as many babies as you like.

There’s also the Aladdin’s Cave that is Eternity Jewellers, providing Greystonians with something unique and beautiful. Just like your ma. Over to Nico… To celebrate the extraordinary mothers in our lives, we’re thrilled to offer an exclusive 10% OFF discount on our entire Eternity Jewelry range! Choose from our stunning selection of silver and gold pieces, starting from just €30! From delicate pendants to intricately designed bracelets, there’s something to suit every style and sentiment.

The Boat Yard Gallery you’ll find a plethora of local crafts in the main gallery. And you’ll find a plethora of Mother’s Day goodies on the main website here.

Erica at White Willow has a Wellness Package for Mother’s Day, with two options. You can enjoy that 75 minutes of a White Willow signature massage and signature facial, and get a free gift of a complimentary introduction to breathwork and Qi, all for just €125 (normally €165). For two people, it’s just €220 (normally €290). Available from March 9th to April 30th, you can email Erica here to find out more. Gift vouchers are also available.

When it comes to fancy goods, three shops tend to rule the roost around here, the award-winning Brooke & Shoals being the original of the species. Here’s the lowdown…

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the ideal time to spoil your mum or the mother of your children. But not everyone is lucky enough to have a Mother actively in their life. But often there are special people who have a mothering nurturing influence on us and these wonder people deserve to be celebrated too.

If there is that special someone in your life, then Brooke & Shoals Gift Shop on Church Road, beside the DART station is your go-to destination for gorgeous jewellery, stunning scarves, beautiful bags and of course their award-winning collection of scented candles, home fragrance diffusers and organic body products. They will have a special range of Mothers Day Gift Bundles to suit every budget. All gift wrapped and ribboned and ready to go!!

There’s also the mighty Lorient Gift Shop, where you’ll always find something special. And more than a little kooky. Like that O’Donnell lass.

Just up around the corner, Concepts full-to-bursting with gift ideas. Everything from scarves to jewellery, from ornaments to framed original prints, there’s something for even the most finicky of mums here.

At The Source Bulk Foods, they have a plethora of Mother’s Day gift ideas that won’t cost the earth – and you can check ’em all out here.

Over at Chakra, they’ll be welcoming all the beautiful mothers – and the not-so-beautiful, they assure us – with, well, the best world cuisine in the county. Sweet.

Not to be outdone, Peter and the Domino’s crew down in Charlesland have put together a special to mark the big day – 2 medium pizzas, 2 classic sides and cookies for €36. Which should keep any mum happy. Available from March 5th, get it here, thing.

At the Horse & Hound, they tend to book out for early  when it comes Mother’s Day specials. This year, they’ve got a 3-course set menu for just €40, with a free glass of Prosecco for the mums. Kids are welcome along too, and can enjoy a special menu for €14 that includes Scup gelato from Wexford. Available from 1pm to 9pm, with the ever-popular vouchers also an option. So, get it together. Now. Details here.

Taragh at Divine Foodie has created a whole new range of Mother’s Day collections, should you want to gift the woman of the house with healthy, hearty and decidedly yummy food. You can check ’em out here.

At Daly’s SuperValu, they know what really counts on Mother’s Day. Gin! Chocolates! Wine! Chocolates! Loads of special offer goodies right here.

Or maybe you could have a whip-round and get the old boiler a brand new boiler…? Or give her home some DIY TLC from an expert? That jacuzzi won’t install itself, you know.

And if you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, we have a fairly full-ish A-Z of all the Greystones shops, hairdressers, beauty shops, sausage parlours and eateries here, whilst for something certifiably unique, check out our local artists here. Bloom!

So, get that declaration of love and life-long adoration sorted now. Otherwise, your life is going to be a living hell. For at least 12 months.