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January 2021

January 2021

Well we finally said goodbye to 2020, but the new year hasn’t been running smoothly. Here in Ireland we’re still in lockdown, officially until January 31st, but in all likelihood we’ll remain shut into February and possibly beyond. Of course the... read more
September 2020

September 2020

I think it’s safe to say, Summer 2020 was not the summer any of us had planned. I’ve heard two American accents this Summer, one belonging to an American living in Co. Antrim, the other belonging to an American lady living in Germany. I’ve missed the... read more
March 2019 – Happy Birthday

March 2019 – Happy Birthday

On the 16th of March we celebrate five years in business. Having signed the lease on this derelict shop in the middle of February 2014, a crew of friends and family set to work cleaning, painting and putting up shelves. It was no easy task as the shop had been... read more
January 2019

January 2019

Well, that was January. I hope 2019 got off to a great start for you. Here at Tower Gift Shop all has been quiet. It’s a nice relaxing month. No deliveries, only a few visitors, the perfect time to do all those small annoying jobs that need doing (stock-taking, giving... read more
It’s Christmaaaaaassss

It’s Christmaaaaaassss

Ireland’s original, and best Christmas Festival WINTERVAL is in full swing here in Waterford. There’s so much to see and do and the atmosphere in the city is amazing. From light shows, to Christmas markets, the Waterford Eye to the best Santa’s Grotto this side of the... read more
If Carlsberg Did Bank Holidays….

If Carlsberg Did Bank Holidays….

We’ve had a very busy few weeks here in Ireland’s oldest city. The sun was splitting the rocks for the bank holiday weekend. The world famous Sproai Festival took over the city, while 20 minutes up the road the legend that is Chaka Khan took to the stage at the first... read more