How to Send a Gift to Someone in Ireland When You Live Abroad
Living away from home doesn't mean you have to miss birthdays, celebrations or the moments when someone at home could do with a little reminder that you're thinking of them.
One of the easiest ways to send a gift to someone in Ireland from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or elsewhere is to order directly from an Irish gift company and have the gift delivered locally in Ireland.
There's no need to buy a present where you live, package it yourself and send it internationally. You choose the gift online, enter your recipient's Irish address and we take care of the rest from Waterford.
At The Book Resort, we'll prepare your gift, handwrite your personal message and send it by tracked shipping directly to their door in Ireland.
Can I Order a Gift for Someone in Ireland from Abroad?
Yes. You can order a gift online from The Book Resort while living overseas and have it sent directly to a recipient in Ireland.
The process is simple:
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Choose your gift from our gift hampers.
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Enter the recipient's address in Ireland as the shipping address.
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Add your personal gift message and we'll handwrite it on a card.
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Choose a preferred shipping date in your cart if you're ordering ahead.
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We'll prepare your gift in Waterford and send it directly to them by tracked shipping.
There is no receipt or pricing included inside the hamper, so you can send it straight to the person receiving it.
Why Buy the Gift in Ireland Instead of Posting It from Abroad?
You can, of course, buy a present where you live and post it to Ireland yourself.
But ordering from a business already based in Ireland can make things considerably easier.
Your gift doesn't have to make an international journey before reaching the recipient. You don't need to find suitable packaging, arrange international postage or personally send a parcel through customs.
Instead, you order online and your gift begins its journey to the recipient from Waterford.
That's particularly useful when you've suddenly remembered a birthday in Dublin from New York, want to send something to your mam from Australia, or hear that a friend at home is having a difficult week while you're living in London.
Distance doesn't have to make sending a gift complicated.
Sending a Gift to Ireland from the UK
If you live in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland and want to send a present to someone in the Republic of Ireland, you don't need to post the gift internationally yourself.
You can order directly from The Book Resort and enter the recipient's Irish address at checkout.
We'll prepare the hamper here in Ireland and send it directly to them.
This can be particularly handy for birthdays, new homes, get-well gifts, sympathy gifts and Christmas presents when you'd rather have everything taken care of locally.
Sending a Gift to Ireland from the USA
If you're living in the United States and your family or friends are back home in Ireland, you can order their gift online without having to ship a parcel across the Atlantic.
Choose a gift, tell us where in Ireland it's going and add the message you'd like included.
We'll do the packing and shipping from Waterford.
That means the actual gift being delivered to your recipient is already in Ireland rather than travelling internationally from the USA.
Sending a Gift to Ireland from Australia
Australia is a long way from Ireland — particularly when you've just realised someone's birthday is next week.
Rather than buying something in Australia and arranging international shipping, you can order a gift from an Irish company and have it sent locally.
If you're planning further ahead, you can also choose a preferred shipping date in our cart. We'll hold the order and prepare it for shipping on the date you've selected.
That can be particularly useful when you're ordering gifts for several occasions at home while living abroad.
Sending a Gift to Ireland from Canada
The same applies if you're ordering from Canada.
Choose the gift online, use your family member or friend's Irish address as the shipping address and we'll prepare the gift here in Waterford.
Whether it's a birthday, a new baby, a new home, an anniversary or simply something to say I'm thinking about you, you don't need to arrange the international shipping yourself.
Can I Order Now for a Birthday or Special Occasion in Ireland?
Yes.
If you're organised enough to remember the occasion early — congratulations — you don't need to wait until closer to the date to place your order.
The Book Resort has an optional Choose Your Shipping Date calendar in the cart.
Choose the date you'd like us to ship your gift and we'll prepare it accordingly.
If you don't select a shipping date, we'll prepare your order for shipping as soon as possible.
Remember that the shipping date is the date the parcel leaves us, rather than a guaranteed delivery date, so allow time for delivery when choosing it.
How Quickly Can a Gift Be Delivered in Ireland?
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched from Waterford that same working day.
Orders placed after 3pm, at weekends or on bank holidays are normally dispatched the next working day.
Once your gift has been dispatched, delivery within the Republic of Ireland normally takes 1–2 working days.
Your parcel is sent by tracked shipping, so you'll be able to follow its journey once it's on the way.
If you're ordering for a particular birthday or occasion, we'd always recommend allowing some extra time rather than relying on the last possible day.
Can I Add a Personal Message?
Yes — and this matters even more when you're sending a gift from thousands of miles away.
Add your message when ordering and we'll handwrite it on a card to include inside the hamper.
It doesn't have to be elaborate.
Sometimes:
"Wish I could be there. Happy Birthday. Miss you loads."
says everything it needs to say.
We don't include a receipt or prices inside the hamper, so the parcel can be delivered directly to the person you're buying for.
What Are Good Gifts to Send to Someone in Ireland from Abroad?
The best gift depends on the person rather than the distance between you.
For a birthday, you could choose something indulgent that gives them several things to open. Our Birthday Gifts combine books with treats and gifts for exactly that kind of occasion.
If someone is recovering or feeling poorly, our Get Well Soon Gifts offer something they can enjoy while they're resting.
For those moments when there isn't really an occasion at all, our Thinking of You Gifts can help you send the equivalent of a hug from a long way away.
& of course our Christmas Gift Hampers.
And if you're not sure what you're looking for, you can browse all of our gift hampers.
What If They've Already Read the Book?
This is an understandable worry when you're buying a book gift for somebody from another country and can't exactly sneak over to inspect their bookshelf.
If the recipient has already read the book we've selected, they can contact us and we'll post them a replacement book.
So you don't need to know every title they've read before choosing their gift.
Can I Send a Gift to My Mam or Dad in Ireland While Living Abroad?
Absolutely.
In fact, parents and grandparents at home are some of the people for whom this kind of gifting makes the most sense.
You might not be able to pop in with a birthday present, bring something around for Mother's Day or sit down for a cup of tea that week.
You can still make sure something arrives at their door.
Choose the gift online, write the message you'd like us to include and we'll take care of it here.
Can I Send Gifts for Christmas to Ireland from Abroad?
Yes.
Ordering from within Ireland can be particularly useful at Christmas because you don't personally have to send an international parcel home.
You can order your Christmas gift online and have us send it from Waterford to the recipient in Ireland.
Christmas shipping dates and order deadlines can vary each year, so always check our current Christmas information before ordering for a particular date.
Sending a Little Bit of Love Home
Living abroad means missing things.
Birthdays. Sunday dinners. New babies. New houses. Cups of tea. The ordinary days when you'd normally call in.
A parcel can't replace being there.
But opening the door and discovering that someone thousands of miles away was thinking about you can still mean an awful lot.
That's why we believe the best gifts aren't simply things.
They're reminders of people.
The gift they'll remember long after it's opened.
If you'd like to send one home, browse our gift hampers and choose something that sounds like them. We'll prepare it in Waterford, handwrite your message and send it directly to their door in Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send a gift to Ireland if I live abroad?
Yes. You can order from an Irish online gift company such as The Book Resort and use your recipient's address in Ireland as the shipping address. The gift is then prepared and shipped from within Ireland rather than you having to post it internationally yourself.
Can I order a gift in Ireland from the USA?
Yes. You can place your order online from the USA and have The Book Resort send the gift directly from Waterford to your recipient's address in Ireland.
Can I send a birthday present to Ireland from the UK?
Yes. Choose the birthday gift online and enter the recipient's Irish address as the shipping address. The gift can then be prepared and sent within Ireland rather than you posting a parcel internationally from the UK.
Can I order a gift for Ireland from Australia or Canada?
Yes. You can order online while living in Australia, Canada or elsewhere and have the gift delivered directly to your recipient in Ireland.
Will there be a receipt or prices inside the gift?
No. We don't include a receipt or pricing inside the hamper when it is sent to the recipient. Your personal message can also be handwritten on a card and included with the gift.
Can I choose when my gift is shipped?
Yes. There's an optional Choose Your Shipping Date calendar in the cart. Select your preferred shipping date when ordering ahead. If you don't choose a date, we'll prepare the order for shipping as soon as possible.
How long does delivery take within Ireland?
Orders placed before 3pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched from Waterford that working day. Once dispatched, delivery within the Republic of Ireland normally takes 1–2 working days. Orders are sent by tracked shipping.